McCown Valley
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Whitney · Texas · Whitney Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Whitney Lake |
| Location | Whitney · Texas · Whitney Lake · 31.95000, -97.38306 · Map |
| Sites | 106 public sites counted from the federal listing — 47 standard electric; 39 equestrian electric; 13 tent only nonelectric; 5 overnight shelter electric; 1 group shelter electric; 1 tent only 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 93 of 106 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 87 of 106 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 106 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 106 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 50 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 88 sites · 30 ft: 88 sites · 35 ft: 88 sites · 40 ft: 88 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 106 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 7 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| 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 McCown Valley is located on Whitney Lake on the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. Over two million people visit Whitney Lake each year to enjoy the plethora of recreational activities and scenic beauty the lake provides.
Recreation McCown Valley offers five miles of trails in its equestrian park. Visitors enjoy riding their horses through open pastures and wooded areas near the lake.
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish with a state fishing license. Facilities This year-round campground offers a variety of sites to suit all kinds of campers, including 39 equestrian sites, 48 family sites, five sleeping shelters, and a day-use picnic shelter, all with electric and/or water hookups. 13 primitive tent sites are also available.
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp, playground and trails are also on-site. Natural Features The park is situated on the lakeshore among gently rolling hills covered with cedar, Live oak and Post oak. Deer and wild turkeys roam the area. Nearby Attractions
Directions, from the listing
From I-35 in Hillsboro, take HWY 22 west 12 miles to Whitney, exit 933 north for 2.5 miles to FM 1713. Proceed 6 miles west, following signs into campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · Morgan TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLofers Bend East
5 mi straight-line · East Whitney TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLofers Bend West
5 mi straight-line · West Whitney TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLofers Bend Day Use (Tx)
5 mi straight-line · West Whitney TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPlowman Creek
11 mi straight-line · Kopperl Texas
Trip Card — McCown Valley
Whitney · Texas · Whitney Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Whitney · Texas · Whitney Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 93 |
| Max RV | Up to 50 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 106 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232637 · 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.