Taylor
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Taylor · Texas · Granger Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Granger Lake |
| Location | Taylor · Texas · Granger Lake · 30.66417, -97.36444 · Map |
| Sites | 48 public sites counted from the federal listing — 48 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 48 of 48 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 48 of 48 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 48 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 48 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: 48 sites · 30 ft: 48 sites · 35 ft: 48 sites · 40 ft: 48 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 48 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat rampCampground hostDump station |
| Phone | 512-859-2668 |
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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 Taylor Campground, on the banks of Granger Lake, is an excellent lakeside destination for families of all ages.
The park pleases nature lovers with its hiking trail and water skiers with its easily accessible boat dock. Anglers flock to Granger Lake because it is one of the top five crappie and white bass fishing destinations in central Texas. Recreation Boating, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing are all reasons visitors camp at Taylor. Hikers can enjoy the Comanche Bluff Trail, which loops around the campground and carries on in both directions along the southern side of the lake. Facilities The campground has 48 sites, each with water and electric hookups. Showers and flush toilets provide a comfortable camping experience and a playground and boat dock in the park, make entertaining easy. Natural Features Taylor Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie, 40 miles from Austin TX.
Granger Lake was formed by a dam built in 1980 for flood control. The lake is fed by the San Gabriel River and Willis Creek. Nearby Attractions Several designated wildlife areas border the lake, including Pecan Grove Wildlife Area, San Gabriel Wildlife Area, Sore Finger Wildlife Area, and Willis Creek Wildlife Area. Take the kids to Sore Finger and find out how the area earned its name.
Directions, from the listing
From Interstate Highway 35 take Hwy 79 east to Hwy 95. Go north on Hwy 95 to FM 1331; go east on FM 1331 for approximately 5 miles to the entrance on the left.
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Trip Card — Taylor
Taylor · Texas · Granger Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Taylor · Texas · Granger Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 48 |
| Max RV | Up to 50 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 48 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232718 · 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.