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

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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

The campground offers 57 sites which all have either 30 or 50 amp electric and
water. There is a group camp area located near the water and is within 100
yards of a large restroom with showers. The pavilion has a capacity of
approximately 100 people and contains eight (8), eight foot tables,
electricity, lights, a large (3' X 3') grill and eight campsites.

## 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>
<p>The campground offers 57 sites which all have either 30 or 50 amp electric and water.  There is a group camp area located near the water and is within 100 yards of a large restroom with showers.  The pavilion has a capacity of approximately 100 people and contains eight (8), eight foot tables, electricity, lights, a large (3' X 3') grill and eight campsites.</p>
<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

This year-round campground offers 34 sites with water and electric hookups.
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and
boat ramp.

* Please note that water for this facility is supplied by an onsite Public Water Supply (PWS) and in the event of a power ouatage that lasts more than 24 hours visitors may be asked to evacuate the park since water cannot be provided. 

## 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>
<p>This year-round campground offers 34 sites with water and electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.</p>
<p>* Please note that water for this facility is supplied by an onsite Public Water Supply (PWS) and in the event of a power ouatage that lasts more than 24 hours visitors may be asked to evacuate the park since water cannot be provided. </p>
<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

Lofers Bend Day Use Park offers 29 picnic sites, a reserveable day use group
pavilion, a two lane boat ramp, playground, 2 swim beaches, 2 sand volleyball
courts, a 1.5 mile fitness trail, and 2 restrooms.

## 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>
Lofers Bend Day Use Park offers 29 picnic sites, a reserveable day use group pavilion, a two lane boat ramp, playground, 2 swim beaches, 2 sand volleyball courts, a 1.5 mile fitness trail, and 2 restrooms.<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

This campground offers 66 family sites and one group site, all with water and
electric hookups. Six non-electric sites are available as well.  
  
  
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat
ramp and playground.

## 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>
<p>This campground offers 66 family sites and one group site, all with water and electric hookups. Six non-electric sites are available as well. <br><br><br>Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and playground.</p>
<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

The campground offers 51 electric sites, one group site, and one day-use group
picnic shelter with water and electric hookups. 23 non-electric sites are
available, many of which have water hookups. Amenities include flush toilets,
showers, drinking water, a boat ramp and playground.

## 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>
<p>The campground offers 51 electric sites, one group site, and one day-use group picnic shelter with water and electric hookups. 23 non-electric sites are available, many of which have water hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a boat ramp and playground.</p>
<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>

Lofers West

LOFER'S BEND WEST

LOFERS BEND 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

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

<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>
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.<br/>
<br/>
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp, playground and trails are also on-site.<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 Park

McCown Valley Kids

MCCOWN VALLEY Katy Bridge

McCown Campsite

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

This year-round campground offers 44 campsites in Plowman Creek. Thirty of
these sites have water and 30 amp electrical hook up (sites 1-7, 10-24 and
equestrian sites 35-44). Twelve sites have water hookups only (sites 8,9 and
25-34). All sites have upright grills, covered picnic tables and a ground
grill/fire ring. The park also has 2 restrooms with showers and a trailer dump
station. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump
station, boat ramp, playground and a multi-use trail.

* Please note that water for this facility is supplied by an onsite Public Water Supply (PWS) and in the event of a power ouatage that lasts more than 24 hours visitors may be asked to evacuate the park since water cannot be provided. 

## 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>
<p>This year-round campground offers 44 campsites in Plowman Creek. Thirty of these sites have water and 30 amp electrical hook up (sites 1-7, 10-24 and equestrian sites 35-44). Twelve sites have water hookups only (sites 8,9  and 25-34). All sites have upright grills, covered picnic tables and a ground grill/fire ring. The park also has 2 restrooms with showers and a trailer dump station. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, playground and a multi-use trail.</p>
<p>* Please note that water for this facility is supplied by an onsite Public Water Supply (PWS) and in the event of a power ouatage that lasts more than 24 hours visitors may be asked to evacuate the park since water cannot be provided. </p>
<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.

Green tent pitched on the shore of a lake.

Kayaks at Plowman

Hammocks at Plowman

Tents at Plowman

PLOWMAN CREEK

Plowman Creek

Limestone bluffs covered with ashe juniper trees surrounding Whitney Lake.

"Wear Your Lifejacket" written in sand at Whitney Lake

Wake boat silhouetted by sunset from beach at McCown Day Use Park

Whitney Lake

Creek through bluff at Whitney

Sunset silhouetting two boats with boat ramp and courtesy dock in the foreground

Park Ranger boat at Cedron Creek boat ramp ready to launch.

Aquilla Lake

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