Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit Camping
in May
🏕️ 109 campsites🚗 1 hr 30 min from Austin📅 Book in December
Booking Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit in May
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a May trip, the booking window opens in December. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we’ll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
What to Expect in May
Warming up, with Memorial Day weekend selling out fast. Weekdays stay calmer.
Park Highlights
- ✓13-mile trail connecting to Nails Creek Unit
- ✓Equestrian campsites and trails
- ✓Mountain biking on multi-use trails
- ✓Lake Somerville fishing (bass, catfish)
- ✓Shaded post-oak woodland campsites
- ✓Boat ramp access
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