This 3,280-acre lake is located on Aquilla and Hackberry Creeks.

Bird's eye view of the park

Aquilla Lake

There are 10 Corps of Engineers parks, one state park, and three additional
parks managed by Hill County or private individuals. Equestrian riders have a
great place to explore rolling hills and woods in the McCown Valley Equestrian
Area. Hopewell Trail, a 12.5 mile equestrian riding and multi-use trail that
winds along the lake and through wildlife areas was opened in 2002. Trail
riders can access the trail and stay overnight at the equestrian camping area
at Plowman Creek Park.

There are 10 Corps of Engineers parks, one state park, and three additional parks managed by Hill County or private individuals.  Equestrian riders have a great place to explore rolling hills and woods in the McCown Valley Equestrian Area. Hopewell Trail, a 12.5 mile equestrian riding and multi-use trail that winds along the lake and through wildlife areas was opened in 2002. Trail riders can access the trail and stay overnight at the equestrian camping area at Plowman Creek Park.

## Overview

Cedron Creek Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the main channel of the
Brazos River in Central Texas. The majority of campsites in Cedron Creek are
30 amp electric hook ups with water and 10 sites have water and 50 amp
electric hook ups. Each site has a stand up BBQ cooker or a ground cooker/fire
ring. The park also has 3 restrooms, showers, horseshoe pits, a trailer dump
station, boat ramp and a playground.

## Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at
Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.

## Facilities

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at
Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.

## Natural Features

Cedron Creek is situated on the lakeshore among rolling hills covered with
cedar, live and post oak.

## Nearby Attractions

The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail is nearby. It allows hiking, mountain biking, and
horseback riding. Visitors can choose to travel north on the trail to Kimball
Bend Park, or south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Cedron Creek Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. The majority of campsites in Cedron Creek are 30 amp electric hook ups with water and 10 sites have water and 50 amp electric hook ups.  Each site has a stand up BBQ cooker or a ground cooker/fire ring.  The park also has 3 restrooms, showers, horseshoe pits, a trailer dump station, boat ramp and a playground.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Cedron Creek is situated on the lakeshore among rolling hills covered with cedar, live and post oak.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail is nearby. It allows hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Visitors can choose to travel north on the trail to Kimball Bend Park, or south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.

Cedron Creek

Cedron Creek Park

## Overview

Kimball Bend Campground is located on Whitney Lake off the main channel of the
Brazos River in Central Texas. The campground offers thirty four 50 amp
campsites.

## Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on
the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of
bass, crappie and catfish. Visitors enjoy hiking the Chisholm Trail, a
historic route followed by upwards of ten million cattle as they traveled
northbound from southern Texas to Kansas and adjacent destinations between
1867 and the 1880s. It crosses through the campground and past several
historic structures.

## Facilities

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on
the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of
bass, crappie and catfish. Visitors enjoy hiking the Chisholm Trail, a
historic route followed by upwards of ten million cattle as they traveled
northbound from southern Texas to Kansas and adjacent destinations between
1867 and the 1880s. It crosses through the campground and past several
historic structures.

## Natural Features

The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks at Kimball Bend. The
surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees.

## Nearby Attractions

The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail is nearby. It allows hiking, mountain biking, and
horseback riding. Visitors can travel south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale
Mountain.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Kimball Bend Campground is located on Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas.  The campground offers thirty four 50 amp campsites.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.  
 
Visitors enjoy hiking the Chisholm Trail, a historic route followed by upwards of ten million cattle as they traveled northbound from southern Texas to Kansas and adjacent destinations between 1867 and the 1880s. It crosses through the campground and past several historic structures.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.  
 
Visitors enjoy hiking the Chisholm Trail, a historic route followed by upwards of ten million cattle as they traveled northbound from southern Texas to Kansas and adjacent destinations between 1867 and the 1880s. It crosses through the campground and past several historic structures.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks at Kimball Bend. The surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail is nearby. It allows hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Visitors can travel south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.</p>

Kimball Bend

Kimball Bend Park

KIMBALL BEND structure

KIMBALL BEND PARK

## Overview

Lofers Bend Day Use Park is located on Whitney Lake on the Brazos River in
central Texas. Whitney Lake gets over two million visitors a year. Visitors
enjoy many recreational activities in the area and the scenic beauty that
Whitney Lake provides. Lofers Bend Day Use gates will open at 6:00 am and the
park will close at 10:00 pm.

## Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities are provided in the park.

## Facilities

Boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities are provided in the park.

## Natural Features

The park is located in Hill County on the upstream side of Whitney Dam and
features an oak-savannah landscape including a variety of oak trees, native
grasses, and wildflowers. Whitetail deer can often be seen in the park.

## Nearby Attractions

<h2>Overview</h2>
Lofers Bend Day Use Park is located on Whitney Lake on the Brazos River in central Texas.  Whitney Lake gets over two million visitors a year.  Visitors enjoy many recreational activities in the area and the scenic beauty that Whitney Lake provides.

Lofers Bend Day Use gates will open at 6:00 am and the park will close at 10:00 pm. <h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities are provided in the park.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities are provided in the park.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The park is located in Hill County on the upstream side of Whitney Dam and features an oak-savannah landscape including a variety of oak trees, native grasses, and wildflowers.  Whitetail deer can often be seen in the park.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

It costs $5 per day to use the amenities offered in the Lofers Bend Day Use
area (fee is charged per vehicle). A convenient $40 Annual Day Use Pass may be
purchased that will allow access to any US Army Corps of Engineers boat ramp
OR day use without paying the $5 fee at the Fee Maching located next to the
Gatehouse. The use of any Interagency Passes will be accepted.

Day Use

LOFERS DAY USE.

Lofers Day Use

Lofers Bend Day Use (Tx)

## Overview

Lofers Bend East Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the Brazos River in
Central Texas. This campground has 66 campsites and six of which that are
"water only" sites and the remaining sites have water and 30 amp hook ups. All
sites have either a stand up BBQ grill or a ground cooker/fire ring. The park
is equipped with flushable toilets, showers, trailer dump station and two boat
ramps.

## Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking are popular activities at
Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.

## Facilities

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking are popular activities at
Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.

## Natural Features

The park is situated on the lakeshore among rolling hills covered with cedar,
live, and post oak trees. Many deer claim this campground as their home.

## Nearby Attractions

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Lofers Bend East Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the Brazos River in Central Texas. This campground has 66 campsites and six of which that are "water only" sites and the remaining sites have water and 30 amp hook ups.  All sites have either a stand up BBQ grill or a ground cooker/fire ring.  The park is equipped with flushable toilets, showers, trailer dump station and two boat ramps.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking are popular activities at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking are popular activities at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The park is situated on the lakeshore among rolling hills covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees.  Many deer claim this campground as their home.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

Lofers East

LOFERS EAST PARK

LOFERS EAST SUNSET

LOFERS EAST LAKE

LOFERS BEND EAST

Lofers Bend East

## Overview

Lofers Bend West Campground is located on Whitney Lake on 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

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at
Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.

## Facilities

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at
Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.

## Natural Features

The park is situated on the lakeshore among rolling hills covered with cedar,
live, and post oak trees. Many deer like to enjoy their stay at Lofers West
along with the racoons and foxes.

## Nearby Attractions

<h2>Overview</h2>
Lofers Bend West Campground is located on Whitney Lake on 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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The park is situated on the lakeshore among rolling hills covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees.  Many deer like to enjoy their stay at Lofers West along with the racoons and foxes.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

LOFER'S BEND WEST

LOFERS BEND WEST.

Lofers West

LOFERS BEND WEST-DEER

LOFERS BEND WEST - VIEW

LOFERS BEND WEST -SHORE

LOFERS BEND WEST

LOFERS BEND WEST - TURKEYS

Lofers Bend West

## 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

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.

## 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

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<br/>
<br/>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<br/>
<br/>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

McCown Valley Kids

MCCOWN VALLEY Katy Bridge

McCown Campsite

McCown Valley Park

MCCOWN VALLEY Sunset

Sunset at Beach

MCCOWN VALLEY

Mccown Valley

## Overview

Plowman Creek Campground is located on the west side of Whitney Lake off the
main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. Plowman Creek not only
offers many campsites but also includes flush toilets, showers, drinking
water, a dump station, boat ramp and playground.

## Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on
the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of
bass, crappie, and catfish.  
  
The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail allows hiking, mountain biking and horseback
riding. Visitors can choose to travel north on the trail to Kimball Bend Park,
or south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.

## Facilities

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on
the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of
bass, crappie, and catfish.  
  
The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail allows hiking, mountain biking and horseback
riding. Visitors can choose to travel north on the trail to Kimball Bend Park,
or south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.

## Natural Features

The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks at Plowman Creek. The
surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, Live oak and Post oak.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Plowman Creek Campground is located on the west side of Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas.  Plowman Creek not only offers many campsites but also includes flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and playground.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie, and catfish. <br/>
<br/>
The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail allows hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Visitors can choose to travel north on the trail to Kimball Bend Park, or south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie, and catfish. <br/>
<br/>
The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail allows hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Visitors can choose to travel north on the trail to Kimball Bend Park, or south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks at Plowman Creek. The surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, Live oak and Post oak.

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