Save the Day Passes
Many parks fill to capacity on weekends and holidays. Pre-purchase a day pass and guarantee your entry and parking. Day passes are:
- Valid until 10 p.m., unless the park closes earlier.
- Available up to 1 month in advance.
- Not transferrable to another person or park.
- Also sold at the park, if available.
Driving Directions
From Dallas/Ft Worth:
Take I-35 South to Hillsboro. Exit #370 at Hwy 77 to downtown Hillsboro. Turn right at Hwy 22 West. Go through Whitney for 2 or 3 miles. Turn right at light, on Hwy 933 North for 1\2 mile Turn left on FM 1244, dead-ends at park.
From Austin: Take I 35 North to Waco. Exit on LAKE SHORE DRIVE. Turn left to Hwy 933 North and turn right. Stay on Hwy 933 for 1/2 mile North Hwy 22. Turn left at FM 1244 to the park.
From Austin: Take I 35 North to Waco. Exit on LAKE SHORE DRIVE. Turn left to Hwy 933 North and turn right. Stay on Hwy 933 for 1/2 mile North Hwy 22. Turn left at FM 1244 to the park.
Alerts and Important Information
Prescribed burns are planned during this timeframe (December-April), depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.
PARK HUNT DATES:
Dec. 4-6, 6-8 and Jan. 8-10, 10-12
The entire park will be closed from 4pm the night before the first day of the hunt and will reopen at 2pm on the last day of the hunt.
Dec. 4-6, 6-8 and Jan. 8-10, 10-12
The entire park will be closed from 4pm the night before the first day of the hunt and will reopen at 2pm on the last day of the hunt.
If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.
DAY USE FEE:
$5 per day, per person 13 and older.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
Park Gate is open daily 7am to 10pm except to overnight guests.
Park HQ is open 8:30am to 4:30pm; expanded hours on weekends (Beginning March 1).
Park HQ Winter Hours: (Beginning December 1) Open 8:30am to 4:30pm daily.
PETS:
Pets are not allowed in the Beach Area.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 254-694-3793
DAY USE FEE:
$5 per day, per person 13 and older.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
Park Gate is open daily 7am to 10pm except to overnight guests.
Park HQ is open 8:30am to 4:30pm; expanded hours on weekends (Beginning March 1).
Park HQ Winter Hours: (Beginning December 1) Open 8:30am to 4:30pm daily.
PETS:
Pets are not allowed in the Beach Area.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 254-694-3793
Notes
If arriving after the office closes at 5pm, the reservation listing will be in the kiosk in the median across from the Park Headquarters, and on either entrance door to the Headquarters Building. Campers with reservations may select an appropriate site based on the list. All walk-ins (campers without a reservation) and campers with a reservation must use the self-pay station. Instructions for self-pay are on the lid. Fill out the envelope properly and make the applicable payment before proceeding to an available site. All customers arriving after hours must register at the Park Headquarters by 9am the next morning.
Combination will not be given to late arrivals. The gate code is only given to customers who hold a valid camping permit. It is never given over the phone and will not be given to holders of a self-pay station receipt. A small parking area in front of the office will be available for late arrivals. afterhours park related issues requiring immediate attention and emergency purposes an afterhours emergency number is posted on a sign located on the entrance gates.
FOR GROUP CAMP/GROUP HALL:
Customers arriving after hours for Day Use must utilize the yellow self-pay station located near the kiosk. Instructions for self-pay are on the lid of the Self-Pay Station. Fill out the envelope properly and make the appropriate payment before proceeding to an available site. All customers arriving after hours must register at the Park Headquarters by 9am the next morning.
Combination will not be given to late arrivals. The gate code is only given to customers who hold a valid camping permit. It is never given over the phone and will not be given to holders of a self-pay station receipt. A small parking area in front of the office will be available for late arrivals. For afterhours park related issues requiring immediate attention and emergency purposes an afterhours emergency number is posted on a sign located on the entrance gates.
Combination will not be given to late arrivals. The gate code is only given to customers who hold a valid camping permit. It is never given over the phone and will not be given to holders of a self-pay station receipt. A small parking area in front of the office will be available for late arrivals. afterhours park related issues requiring immediate attention and emergency purposes an afterhours emergency number is posted on a sign located on the entrance gates.
FOR GROUP CAMP/GROUP HALL:
Customers arriving after hours for Day Use must utilize the yellow self-pay station located near the kiosk. Instructions for self-pay are on the lid of the Self-Pay Station. Fill out the envelope properly and make the appropriate payment before proceeding to an available site. All customers arriving after hours must register at the Park Headquarters by 9am the next morning.
Combination will not be given to late arrivals. The gate code is only given to customers who hold a valid camping permit. It is never given over the phone and will not be given to holders of a self-pay station receipt. A small parking area in front of the office will be available for late arrivals. For afterhours park related issues requiring immediate attention and emergency purposes an afterhours emergency number is posted on a sign located on the entrance gates.
Nearby Campgrounds
MCCOWN VALLEY
1.98 mile(s)
Lake Life- Lake Whitney
2.52 mile(s)
LOFERS BEND EAST
2.92 mile(s)
LOFERS BEND WEST
2.92 mile(s)