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Kimball Bend Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Kopperl · Texas · Whitney Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Whitney Lake |
| Location | Kopperl · Texas · Whitney Lake · 32.12333, -97.49806 · Map |
| Sites | 36 public sites counted from the federal listing — 36 standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 36 of 36 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 36 of 36 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 36 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 36 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 45 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 36 sites · 30 ft: 36 sites · 35 ft: 36 sites · 40 ft: 36 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 36 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 3 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat rampDump stationFlush toiletsLake accessShowers |
| Phone | 254-622-3332 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Kimball Bend Campground is located on Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. The campground offers thirty four 50 amp campsites.
Recreation Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.
Visitors enjoy hiking the Chisholm Trail, a historic route followed by upwards of ten million cattle as they traveled northbound from southern Texas to Kansas and adjacent destinations between 1867 and the 1880s. It crosses through the campground and past several historic structures. Facilities This year-round campground offers 34 sites with water and electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.
* Please note that water for this facility is supplied by an onsite Public Water Supply (PWS) and in the event of a power ouatage that lasts more than 24 hours visitors may be asked to evacuate the park since water cannot be provided.
Natural Features The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks at Kimball Bend. The surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees.
Nearby Attractions The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail is nearby. It allows hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Visitors can travel south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.
Directions, from the listing
From Kopperl, TX, travel north on HWY 56 for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right on HWY 174 and go approximately 2.3 miles. Turn left into the park, just before the HWY 174 bridge.
From Cleburne, TX, travel south on HWY 174 for 22 miles. Turn right into the park after you cross the HWY 174 bridge.
Nearest federal campgrounds
4 mi straight-line · Kopperl TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCedron Creek
12 mi straight-line · Morgan TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersMcCown Valley
14 mi straight-line · Whitney TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLofers Bend East
18 mi straight-line · East Whitney TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLofers Bend West
18 mi straight-line · West Whitney Texas
Trip Card — Kimball Bend Park
Kopperl · Texas · Whitney Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Kopperl · Texas · Whitney Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 36 |
| Max RV | Up to 45 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 36 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233170 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.