Mccown Valley

283 McCown Valley Park Road
Whitney, TX 76692

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

Camp site features

Across 105 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 92 of 105 sites
Water hookups: 87 of 105 sites
Pets allowed: all 105 sites
ADA accessible: 7 of 105 sites
Longest rig: 50 ft
Largest party: 10 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: Horse, RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Brandy Y

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Wonderful Park.

Mindy R

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Reviewed a month ago

Stacey P

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Reviewed a month ago

Great place to camp. Clean campgrounds, great access to restrooms,the lake, and to local stores for any supplies.

Jennifer M

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Reviewed a month ago

We were here for the fourth of July. There were lots of people, but everyone behaved and followed the rules. We had a very relaxing weekend with walking and swimming.

Dwight P

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Reviewed a month ago

The park was very nice! Thanks!

Tracy T

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Reviewed a month ago

the campsite was horrible. nothing but stickers everywhere.

Availability

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