RV Campgrounds in Whitney, Texas

RV campers driving through Whitney, Texas, will find there are many campgrounds to choose from. In addition to the multitude of campsites, outdoor lovers take advantage by tramping through Cedar Creek Park while trying to spot yellow-billed cuckoos with binoculars, scuba diving off Juniper Cove Park, backpacking along the Trail of the Dinosaur or fly-fishing on Aquilla Lake.

Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park is a 10-minute drive from the center of Whitney. RV campers choose between 66 back-in and pull-through sites. Full and partial hookups are available. Some campsites have 50-amp electric. The park has an airstrip, two trails--one for hikers only and another multi-use trail--a boat ramp, recreation hall with kitchen, showers, bathrooms, dump station and picnic area. Guests can watch for the 40 species of wildflowers that grow in the park as well as 17 different types of amphibians.

Lake Whitney State Park
Farm to Market Road 1244
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-3793

Lofers Bend Park

Lofers Bend Park is located 12 minutes from the center of town. Campers will find 68 campsites with back-in spaces. Hookups include 30-amp electric and water. Campers are responsible for carting out their own sewage. The park offers direct access to Lake Whitney, tenting sites, bathrooms, showers, playground, dump station, boat ramp, marina and store. Water-skiing and fishing for Guadalupe bass and white crappie are common along this portion of the lake.

Lofers Bend Park
285 Country Road 3602
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-3189

McCown Valley Park is located 16 minutes from the center of town. Visitors will find 65 campsites with both back-in and pull-through spaces. Full and partial hookups are available, and 50-amp sites are available as well. The park sits on the shoreline of Whitney Lake and has a boat ramp and lakeshore swimming area. Pets are welcome. Fishing, sailing and power boating are common activities at the park as well as catching a glimpse of passing deer.

McCown Valley Park
Country Road 1241
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-3189

Resources

Trails: Trail locator, Whitney area

Article Written By Mike Biscoe

Mike Biscoe has been writing since 2009. Focusing on travel, sports and entertainment topics, he has credits in various online publications including LIVESTRONG.COM and Trails. He often writes articles covering uncommon travel destinations from firsthand experience. Biscoe holds a Certificate of Completion in acting from the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts.

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