Yegua Creek

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · SOMERVILLE, TX · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 104 ft

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Style Dump Station Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites81
Sites Accepting RVs66
Tent-Only Sites15
Overnight Sites81
Max RV Length104 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites66
Back-In Sites72
SurfaceGravel

Location

30.3027778, -96.5447222 · 1560 Thornberry Drive , SOMERVILLE , TX 77879-6347

Photos

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Description

Overview

Yegua Creek is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, nature trails and much more for registered campers only.

Recreation

Somerville Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Water sports, hiking and biking are popular activities.

White and hybrid-striped bass, crappie and catfish populate the lake, as well as largemouth bass which can reach 10 or more pounds.

Facilities

Yegua Creek Campground has 82 sites, 65 of which have 50-amp electrical and water hookups.
Flush toilets and showers are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings. Two boat ramps, an interpretive trail, and dump station are located on-site.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the shoreline of scenic Somerville Lake. Pelicans and other waterfowl frequent the shoreline.

Nearby Attractions

Rocky Creek Park is nearby, offering additional access to Somerville Lake and all its great water activities.

The city of Somerville, Texas is less than 10 miles from Rocky Creek, offering restaurants and shops.

Directions

From Austin, Texas, take US 290 east to Brenham. Follow HWY 36 north 11.5 miles to FM 1948. Turn left and follow FM 1948 2.5 miles. Turn right into park complex, following campground signs.

From Houston, Texas, take HWY 290 west to Brenham. Follow HWY 36 north 11.5 miles to FM 1948. Turn left and follow FM 1948 2.5 miles. Turn right into park complex, following campground signs.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING

Details

Phone979-596-1622; FOR BOOKING, CALL 1-877-444-6777
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

Nearby Campgrounds

Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) 1.4 mi · USACE · 150 sites
Lake Somerville Marina & Campground 1.7 mi · USACE