LIBERTY HILL (Navarro Mills Lake)

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18520 FM 709 N.
DAWSON, TX 76639-3186

Notice

Full fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves and charcoal grills.

Aug 16, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

Overview

Liberty Hill Park is located on the southern shore of Navarro Mills Lake in central Texas.

Visitors can enjoy a view of the lake from the facility and participate in popular outdoor actives like camping, boating, fishing and picnicking. The lake area provides the perfect setting to get away from it all, especially for city-dwellers from the nearby Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

Recreation

Birdwatching is a favorite year-round pastime for lake guests. Many species of songbirds, hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, other shorebirds and even an occasional bald eagle visit the area. Fishing is also popular at Navarro Mills, and the lake holds the current state record for white crappie. Fishermen come from near and far to sample some of the best crappie fishing anywhere. 2 multi-lane boat ramps and a fishing pier are available within Liberty Hill Park. There are also healthy populations of channel and yellow catfish, and hefty hybrid stripers are often caught below the dam when water is being released. Swimming is available at the designated swim beach from April 1- September 30 for day users and year round for registered campers. No lifeguard on duty and swimming is at your own risk. Life Jackets are available to borrow from the gatehouse.

Facilities

Liberty Hill has just over 100 campsites, most of which have electric and water hookups and several have sewer hookups. Five sites have screened in shelters that include sinks. Two multi-lane boat ramps, a fishing pier, swim beach, playground, group shelter and dump stations are provided within the facility.

Natural Features

Liberty Hill is also a favorite viewing area for wildflowers. The brilliant array of native flowers draws visitors from all over to the lake area during the spring. Bluebonnets, paintbrushes and a myriad of other native plants transform the often-bleak winter landscape into an incredible palette of colors. A wide variety of habitat provides a home and abundant food supply to diverse wildlife. Visitors might stumble across squirrels, rabbits, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, white-tailed deer, raccoon or armadillo.

Camp site features

Across 98 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 95 of 98 sites
Water hookups: 95 of 98 sites
Sewer hookups: 12 of 98 sites
Fire pit: 72 of 98 sites
Pets allowed: all 98 sites
Group sites: 1 of 98 sites
Longest rig: 150 ft
Largest party: 40 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: Boat, CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, RV/MOTORHOME, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Waco or Corsicana, Texas, take State Highway 31 to Dawson, turn north onto FM 709 and travel about 4 miles to the park entrance. Google may try to route you to go across the dam on FM 667, however this road is closed to the public and you will need to access the park by driving through Dawson and turning onto FM 709.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

754 reviews

5 stars

441

4 stars

178

3 stars

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1 stars

Mike R

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Reviewed 14 days ago

The pavilion hadn't been cleaned in a while. My wife and I cleaned it. Years ago you guys lad these power washed and kept the grass mowed. I hate that budget restraints have accomplished this. The park staff were very courteous. We reserve this spot for two family reunions every year along with various other get togethers. Please ask you leaf management to consider relasing more funds to keep the place clean. Thank you

Martin G

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Reviewed 15 days ago

Really like the park enjoyed the lake it’s was my first time there but they need to keep up with the mowing the grass was to tall.

Ronald S

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Reviewed 18 days ago

Had a great time. Host was super nice and checked on us to make sure everything was ok. Been here several times and will be back.

Greg W

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Reviewed 20 days ago

THE CABINS ARE NICE. WE TOOK A PORTABLE COOLER WITH US AND IT KEPT US PLENTY COOL AT NIGHT. THE ONLY THING THAT REALLY NEEDS TO BE DONE IS FOR THEM TO MOW AND WEEDEAT THE GRASS. IT WAS REALLY TALL. WE BROUGHT OURS WITH US AND CUT THE GRASS AROUND THE CABIN AND CAMPER.

Harold T

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Reviewed 25 days ago

Campground Host was very friendly and helpful. Site 67 is not recommended for fifth wheel rv’s though. Kinda tricky to get into

Rick H

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Reviewed a month ago

From the time we pulled up to the gatehouse to the time we left, every attendant we met was friendly and they always asked if there was anything we needed. We had a clean site and a beautiful overlook of the lake. The site was level side to side but slightly downhill from front to back which caused me to in hitch for the night to level up. No big deal just a few extra minutes but worth it for the view!

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve Watch

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 16% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 8 years of reservations.