Campground

Jim Hogg Park

Georgetown Lake
Near Georgetown, Texas

Facilities

Jim Hogg Park has 142 reservable campsites, including five large group camping shelters, and convenient amenities like flush toilets and showers are provided. 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.

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 wraps completely around Georgetown Lake via the dam and is open to both 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 Shelter Electric
  • Management
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Hunting
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Birding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Paddling
  • Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Boat Ramp
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electric Hookups
  • Entrance Station
  • Fishing Dock
  • Flush Toilets
  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Paved Sites
  • Showers
  • Tables
  • Trailhead Parking
  • Trailheads
  • Trails
  • Water Hookups
  • Waterfront Sites
  • Picnic Table
  • Water Hookup
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • BBQ
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Lean To/Shelter
  • Fire Pit

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° 41' 11.6556" N
Longitude
97° 44' 43.9800" W
From I-35, take Farm to Market Road 2338 west for 6 miles to Jim Hogg Road. Turn south and continue 2 miles to the park entrance.

Need to Know

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

  • Check-in time is 3 p.m. and check-out is 2 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 a campsite may include only one RV, one tent and/or two tents. The exception to these rules are the double sites in Jim Hogg Campground, in which they are allowed double the number of vehicles and camping units; i.e. up to four vehicles, two RV’s, and two tents per double site. 

  • Double campsites in the upper loop (D92, D102, D110, D140) only have one set of RV hookups.

  • 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

    500 Jim Hogg Road
    GEORGETOWN, TX 78633

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

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