Campground

Yegua Creek

Somerville Lake
Near Brenham, Texas

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.

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.

Activities

  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating

Amenities

  • Fishing Dock
  • Showers
  • BBQ
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Picnic Table
  • Water Hookup

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
30° 18' 10.0001" N
Longitude
96° 32' 40.9999" W
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.

Need to Know

  • No all-terrain or off-road vehicle use permitted in park
  • 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.

  • Check-out is 2:00pm; Check-in is 3:00pm. No Early arrivals allowed!

  • RV campsites: No more than two (2) camping units and a maximum of ten (10) campers are allowed per campsite. Camping units are defined as any of the following: 1) travel trailer, 2) motor homes, 3) pop-up trailer, 4) pick-up camper/van, and 5) tent. No more than one self-contained camping unit (1, 2, 3, and 4 above) may be placed on an electrical campsite. 

  • Tent Only Campsites: No more than two (2) tents and a maximum of ten (10) campers are allowed per campsite.  

  • Please refer to the Somerville Lake Website for additional park information and policies under the recreation section at https://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/somerville/

    • Contact Information

    1560 Thornberry Drive
    SOMERVILLE, TX 77879-6347

    For campground inquiries, please call: 979-596-1622; FOR BOOKING, CALL 1-877-444-6777

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