Union Grove
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Salado · Texas · Stillhouse Hollow Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Stillhouse Hollow Lake |
| Location | Salado · Texas · Stillhouse Hollow Lake · 31.01075, -97.62073 · Map |
| Sites | 37 public sites counted from the federal listing — 27 standard electric; 10 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 30 of 37 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 40 of 37 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 37 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 37 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 85 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 30 sites · 30 ft: 30 sites · 35 ft: 29 sites · 40 ft: 29 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 40 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat rampCampground hostDump stationFlush toiletsLake accessShowers |
| Phone | 254-947-0072 |
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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 2026-09-25.
From the official listing
Overview Union Grove Park is located on the southwestern shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas. The lake offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities, including water sports, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, large group pavilions, hunting, fishing and simply enjoying the scenery. This facility has RV and tent camping sites with water and electric hookups available. The facility is one of only two reservable campgrounds on the lake. Stillhouse Hollow Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Stillhouse Hollow Dam in 1968. The 6,430-acre lake is located 16 miles upstream of the confluence of the Lampasas and Leon Rivers, which flow into the Little River.
Recreation With 58 miles of shoreline, Stillhouse Hollow Lake is an often uncrowded haven for boaters and fishermen. The campground has a four-lane boat ramp, and visitors who do not have motor boats, canoes or kayaks can rent them nearby. Birding is also a favorite pastime, with hawks, Great Blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds, bobwhite quail, Rio Grande turkey and even an occasional bald eagle, yielding year-round opportunities for bird sightings.
Facilities The campground has more than 30 campsites, including RV and tent sites with electric hookups and double sites. The park offers restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers, a fishing dock and a boat ramp.
Natural Features Aside from two campgrounds and a nearby day-use park, very little of the lakeshore is developed. The edges consist of rocky beaches and sandy bluffs. Although much of the lake area is forested, the campground has rolling hills that are mostly open with little to no shade.
Most campsites have a view of the water, with some right along the shoreline and others within a short walking distance.
The lake has noticeably clear and deep water that is inhabited by largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish and many birds. A man-made wetland was constructed on the south shore of the lake to provide an additional 10 acres of wildlife habitat in the lake area. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (254) 939-2461. Nearby Attractions Within a short drive, the Village of Salado offers golf, art galleries and shopping, among other pastimes.
Chalk Ridge Falls Environmental Learning Center is below the Stillhouse Hollow Lake Dam. The center has about five miles of hiking trails, including a one-mile nature trail along the Lampasas River, a spring-fed creek, a waterfall, bridges and several wildlife viewing points.
Stillhouse Hollow Lake is located near the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff.
Directions, from the listing
From Interstate 35 in Salado, Texas take the Farm-to-Market Road 2484 exit. Travel west on 2484 about five miles to Union Grove Park Road, and turn right into the facility.
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Trip Card — Union Grove
Salado · Texas · Stillhouse Hollow Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Salado · Texas · Stillhouse Hollow Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 30 |
| Max RV | Up to 85 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 37 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232728 · 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.