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Lofers Bend Day Use (Tx)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — West Whitney · Texas · Whitney Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Whitney Lake |
| Location | West Whitney · Texas · Whitney Lake · 31.87798, -97.35858 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group picnic area |
| 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 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 | It costs $5 per day to use the amenities offered in the Lofers Bend Day Use area (fee is charged per vehicle). A convenient $40 Annual Day Use Pass may be purchased that will allow access to any US Army Corps of Engineers boat ramp OR day use without paying the $5 fee at the Fee Maching located next to the Gatehouse. The use of any Interagency Passes will be accepted. |
| Check-in / out | In 9:00 AM · Out 7:30 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 254-622-3332 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
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 Lofers Bend Day Use Park is located on Whitney Lake on the Brazos River in central Texas. Whitney Lake gets over two million visitors a year. Visitors enjoy many recreational activities in the area and the scenic beauty that Whitney Lake provides.
Lofers Bend Day Use gates will open at 6:00 am and the park will close at 10:00 pm. Recreation Boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities are provided in the park.
Facilities Lofers Bend Day Use Park offers 29 picnic sites, a reserveable day use group pavilion, a two lane boat ramp, playground, 2 swim beaches, 2 sand volleyball courts, a 1.5 mile fitness trail, and 2 restrooms. Natural Features The park is located in Hill County on the upstream side of Whitney Dam and features an oak-savannah landscape including a variety of oak trees, native grasses, and wildflowers. Whitetail deer can often be seen in the park. Nearby Attractions
Directions, from the listing
From I-35 in Hillsboro, take Hwy 22 West for 12 miles to Whitney, continue 7 miles past Whitney, and turn right before the dam. Take the first left turn.
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Trip Card — Lofers Bend Day Use (Tx)
West Whitney · Texas · Whitney Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | West Whitney · Texas · Whitney Lake |
| Fees | It costs $5 per day to use the amenities offered in the Lofers Bend Day Use area (fee is charged per vehicle). A convenient $40 Annual Day Use Pass may be purchased that will allow… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250988 · 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.