Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit

The Birch Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park sits on the north shore of Lake Somerville, connected to the Nails Creek Unit by a 13-mile trail. It offers equestrian and mountain biking trails through post-oak woodland, plus lakefront camping and excellent fishing. Popular with Houston and Austin visitors alike.

60 campsites|Central Texas|1 hr 30 min from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$20/night

Lakefront Loop · Sites 1-25 · 25 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Equestrian

$25/night

Equestrian Area Loop · Sites 26-37 · 12 sites

Water, 30-amp Electric, CorralsRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

Post Oak Loop · Sites 38-60 · 23 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-25 (Lakefront) — water/electric, close to lake and beach

For Privacy:Sites 45-60 (Post Oak) — wooded tent sites

For RVs:Sites 1-25 — pull-through pads with water/electric

When to Go

March through November. Equestrian events fill up fast. Regular camping is generally available with a few weeks notice.

Tips

→Hike or bike the 13-mile trail between Birch Creek and Nails Creek for an adventure
→Bring your horse — the equestrian trails and facilities are excellent
→Spring wildflowers in the post-oak woodland are beautiful
→Lake levels can drop in drought — check conditions before planning water activities

Highlights

13-mile trail connecting to Nails Creek UnitEquestrian campsites and trailsMountain biking on multi-use trailsLake Somerville fishing (bass, catfish)Shaded post-oak woodland campsitesBoat ramp access

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