Sowell Creek
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — COMANCHE · Texas · Proctor Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Proctor Lake |
| Location | COMANCHE · Texas · Proctor Lake · 31.99000, -98.46000 · Map |
| Sites | 62 public sites counted from the federal listing — 60 standard electric; 2 group 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 62 of 62 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 61 of 62 sites Sewer hookups at 14 of 62 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 14 of 62 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 175 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 62 sites · 30 ft: 62 sites · 35 ft: 61 sites · 40 ft: 60 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 62 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 254-879-2322 |
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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 Sowell Creek Park is nestled within the beautiful Cross Timbers Region of Texas and located on the east side of Proctor Lake. Sowell Creek appeals to sportsmen, birdwatchers, naturalists or those simply wanting to relax in the outdoors.
Recreation Sowell Creek offers families and friends with an excellent venue to enjoy the outdoors. The park offers overnight camping as well as two day-use areas for picnicing and several swim beaches for folks to soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful lake water.
Fishing is Proctor Lake's main attraction: anglers enjoy the lake's tremendous populations of Bass, Crappie, and Catfish. The lake is also recognized as one of the best Hybrid Striped Bass fishing areas in the state. Sowell Creek offers two boat ramps that provides guests with easy access to the lake. Also, two fishing docks are located within the park to provide guests with further fishing opportunities.
High Point Park, located a few miles from Sowell Creek on FM 1496 (31.999944, -98.470486), offers more than 10 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. Facilities Sowell Creek offers 61 campsites and one group site during the summer (April - September); and 30 campsites during the winter (October - March). Campsites are equipped with electric hookups ranging from 50 amp, 30 amp, and 20 amp; water hookups; sewer hookups; and a covered picnic table. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station thus creating a comfortable camping environment for visitors. Natural Features Large, open grassy areas; Black Willow; and Buttonbush characterize the park:. Shade is sparse, but lake views are plentiful. Nearby Attractions The nearby town of Comanche, Texas offers historical attractions, antique stores. museums, events and more.
Directions, from the listing
From Comanche, Texas, take Highway 67/377 east for 12 miles to the town of Proctor. Turn left on FM 1476 west and continue 2 miles to Recreation Road 6. Turn left and continue for 1/2 mile to the park entrance.
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Trip Card — Sowell Creek
COMANCHE · Texas · Proctor Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | COMANCHE · Texas · Proctor Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 62 · full hookups at 14 |
| Max RV | Up to 175 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 62 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232708 · 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.