Lake Somerville State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Established in 1970 after the construction of a dam 2 miles south of Somerville, Texas, this state park is home to four different sections. The Birch Creek Unit is on the north side of Lake Somerville while the Nails Creek Unit sits near Ledbetter, Texas, on the southwest side of the lake. Both units offer boating, fishing and swimming. The third unit consists of the 13-mile Lake Somerville Trailway connecting the two main parts of the park. The final section is the Somerville Wildlife Management Area, located in Burleson and Lee north of the Yegua Creek. This park is about 100 miles northeast of Houston and offers an amazing variety of wildlife to see because of its bogs, marshes and duck ponds.
Spring 56-76 F
Summer 73-94 F
Fall 58-81 F
Winter 42-65 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Lake Somerville State Park
You will not want to miss a moment of the fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing and hunting at this state park, so be sure to bring your RV to camp nearby. If you do not have an RV, rent one on RVshare.com to stay close to all the action.
Lake Somerville Campground
A variety of camping choices are available at Lake Somerville Campground, including an equestrian campground, primitive camping and sites with hookups. Rates start at $12 per night with weekly rates available from December to February.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Group hall, restroom with showers, picnic tables
Artesian Park RV Campground
Hike along the walking trail, play with your dog in the pet area or do laundry at the laundry facility at Artesian Park RV Campground. Volleyball, pingpong, basketball, croquet and horseshoes are a few of the recreational activities available at this campground that has a fishing pier.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Recreation hall, walking trail, fishing pier
Round Top RV Park
Since 1989, campers have been enjoying festivities held at Round Top RV Park, including fall and spring antique fairs, wine festivals and winter celebrations. Nightly rates start at $60 with weekly rates available.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Special events
Bastrop / SE Austin / Colorado River KOA
Play in the pool, fish in the lake or take a scenic walk at Bastrop / SE Austin / Colorado River KOA. Rates start at $35 a night at this campground that offers monthly and long-term stays.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Planned activities, pool
What to Do at
Lake Somerville State Park
Inside Lake Somerville State Park
Many people come to this state park to fish for bass, bluegill and catfish in the 11,456-acre lake. This lake has been known to yield over 13-pound largemouth bass, 24-pound smallmouth bass and 50-pound flathead-channel catfish. There are boat ramps at Nails Creek and Birch Creek, and you can rent canoes at either unit or bring your motorized or non-motorized boat with you. You can hike on over 40 miles of trails, including the Lake Somerville Trailway, where the wildflowers are particularly beautiful during the spring. Many visitors bring their horses or mountain bikes to ride while enjoying the trails. You can also go deer or small-game hunting in parts of this park.
How to Get to
Lake Somerville State Park
It is easy to get to this state park from Austin or Houston. You need to decide which part of the state park you want to visit first before you start driving.
If you want to go to the Birch Creek Unit from Houston, then drive on U.S. Highway 290 West to Brenham. In Brenham, take TX 36 North to go through Somerville. Turn left on Farm to Market Road 60. Go 7 miles and turn left on Park Road 57.
Getting to the Nails Creek Unit from Houston is easy. Take U.S. Highway 290 West through Brenham until you reach Burton. Exit at Spur 125 and stay on 125 until you reach Farm to Market Road 1697. Turn left and watch for Farm to Market Road 180. Turn right and stay on 180 until you reach the park.
From Austin, those wanting to get to the Birch Creek Unit should start by taking Texas Highway 71 East to Bastrop. In Bastrop, get on Texas Highway 21 East and go about 45 miles. Turn right on Farm to Market Road 60. Go 11 miles and turn on Park Road 57.
Those wanting to camp or explore the Nails Creek Unit and who are starting in Austin should take U.S. Highway 290 through Giddings. About 6 miles east of Giddings, turn left on Farm to Market Road 180 and continue until you reach the park.
Entering Lake Somerville State Park
The park is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for day use.
Lake Somerville State Park Per person : $4.0
Under 12 free
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Somerville State Park
The best time of year to visit depends on the activities you enjoy. If you like to fish, summer is a wonderful time to visit, but if you prefer milder temperatures for hiking, then visit in the spring or summer.
The climate in the area where Lake Somerville State Park is located is a typical Texas climate. Expect hot and dry summers, milder fall and spring seasons, and cool winters with minimal chances of snowfall.
Lake Somerville State Park includes a Wildlife Management Area, so expect to come across numerous species, including birds, coyotes, bobcats, white-tailed deer, river otters, rabbits, and even an occasional alligator, so exercise caution in marshy areas.
Bring your RV to the state park, but be sure to make a reservation. There are various camping sites available, but not all are designated for RVs. Camping sites include sewer, water, and electrical hookups, but there isn't Wi-Fi.
Bring your pets and enjoy Lake Somerville State Park together. Make sure to follow the park's rules, which include keeping pets leashed at all times (unless inside your RV), cleaning up after them, and keeping them out of public buildings.
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