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Everything you need to know about camping at Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit. Updated for 2026.
Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation guidance · Checked 2026-09-07.
Campsites at Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit range from $12 to $20 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (): $20/night. Water + Electric (): $20/night. Water Only (): $12/night.
Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit has 50 total sites. 20 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 20 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 10 Water Only sites in the loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Book the water + electric sites first - they have hookups and are closest to restrooms with showers. For Privacy: The water-only equestrian sites offer a more spread-out, primitive feel even if you're not riding. For RVs: Choose the water + electric sites for level access and 30-amp power.
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. Quieter and less crowded than the Birch Creek side
March through November. Less crowded than Birch Creek. A reliable option when other Central Texas parks are full.
Cancellations at Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit post directly to the ReserveAmerica booking system, so check it there for openings, especially midweek. If nothing opens up, a cabin or vacation rental near Ledbetter is a solid backup you can book today.
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Water + Electric, Water + Electric, Water Only camping options.
Yes. Water + Electric (): max 20 sites, Water, 30-amp electric. Water + Electric (): max 20 sites, Water, 30-amp electric; equestrian sites (you may camp here without horses). Water Only (): max 10 sites, Water only; equestrian sites (you may camp here without horses). Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit is about 1 hr 40 min from downtown Austin. Located near Ledbetter, TX in the Central Texas region.
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