Campground

Cedar Breaks Park

Georgetown Lake
Near Georgetown, Texas

Facilities

Cedar Breaks Park has 59 reservable campsites, and convenient amenities like flush toilets and electric hookups are provided. Two groups picnic shelters are also available, allowing for large parties, cookouts and family trips.

Natural Features

Lake Georgetown is a reservoir on the north fork of the San Gabriel River in central Texas. The dam was completed in 1979 to provide flood control and water supply for the nearby community of Georgetown, and now provides countless recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

The park is aptly named for the abundance of cedar in the surrounding forest.

Recreation

Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests. Fishing is excellent in the area, and the lake contains Black bass, White bass, Hybrid stripers, White crappie, Channel catfish and Flathead catfish, but its most known for its abundance of Smallmouth bass. The San Gabriel River Trail is a 26 mile rugged trail winding through dense juniper forest, hardwood bottomlands and prairie grasslands. The trail extends completely around Georgetown Lake via the dam and is open to hiking and biking. Hunting is available for for small game like dove, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel, as well as white tail deer.  Hunting is by permit only.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Hunting
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Mountain Biking
  • Paddling
  • Picnicking

Amenities

  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Boat Ramp
  • Day Use Area
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing Dock
  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Paved Sites
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Showers
  • Trailhead Parking
  • Lean To/Shelter
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Water Hookup
  • BBQ

Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Georgetown offers gas, groceries and more. The historic downtown square district has shops and restaurants, and concerts and events are held on a regular basis.

Additionally, Austin is located just 25 miles from the lake, offering countless tourist attractions.

Getting Here

Latitude
30° 40' 5.2680" N
Longitude
97° 44' 15.2412" W
From I-35, take Farm to Market Road 2338 west for 3.5 miles to D.B. Wood Road. Turn left and continue for 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Cedar Breaks Road and follow signs to the park.

Need to Know

  • Camping by reservation only. Reservations must be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

  • Camper check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 2:00 p.m.

  • Gate house hours of operation are Friday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hours may vary during Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day.

  • Park entrance gates close at 10:00 p.m. An emergency exit is provided. 

  • Maximum 14 day stay limit enforced. No extensions permitted. 

  • The number of personal vehicles per site is two. Additional vehicles are required to park in the overflow parking lot with the purchase of Daily Activity Pass and Additional Vehicle Pass provided by the Park Host at the gatehouse. Camping unit(s) on campsite may include only one RV, one tent, and/or two tents.  

  • Day Use Areas close at sunset.

  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

  • Do not feed the wildlife

  • Contact Information

    2100 CEDAR BREAKS RD
    GEORGETOWN, TX 78633

    For campground inquiries, please call: 512-930-5253

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