Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park sits on the eastern shore of Lake Whitney, a 23,560-acre reservoir on the Brazos River. The park features limestone bluffs, a swimming beach, and excellent striped bass and white bass fishing. Its central location between Austin, Dallas, and Waco makes it a popular weekend destination.

72 campsites|Central Texas|2 hr 15 min from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Cabin

$75/night

Cabins Loop · Sites Cabins 1-6 · 6 sites

Full amenities

Water + Electric

$22/night

Lakefront Loop · Sites 1-30 · 30 sites

Water, 30/50-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$17/night

Cedar Hill Loop · Sites 31-49 · 19 sites

WaterRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

Bluff View Loop · Sites 50-66 · 17 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Lake Whitney State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-30 (Lakefront) — water/electric, near beach and playground

For Privacy:Sites 50-66 (Bluff View) — walk-in tent sites with views

For RVs:Sites 1-30 — pull-through pads with 30/50-amp electric

When to Go

March through October. Spring white bass runs draw big crowds. Summer weekends require advance booking.

Tips

→Spring white bass run (February-April) is legendary on Lake Whitney
→The swimming beach is excellent for families
→You can actually fly in and camp — there is a small grass airstrip in the park
→The limestone bluffs at sunset are worth hiking to

Highlights

23,560-acre reservoir on the Brazos RiverSandy swimming beachExcellent striped bass fishingLimestone bluff overlooksAirstrip for fly-in campingBoat ramp and fish cleaning station

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