Campground

Airport Park

Waco Lake · WACO · Texas — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Airport Park campground
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Weekend availability at Airport Park

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 6:05 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    32/69 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    33/69 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Limited
    17/69 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    34/69 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    37/69 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Airport Park?

as of September 20

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Airport Park around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 17Open
Nov 7Open
Nov 28Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 28Open
Nov 25Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
75
Electric sites
56
Water hookups
66
Sewer hookups
22
Pull-through
8
Max rig length
65 ft
Group Standard ElectricOvernight Shelter ElectricRV ElectricTent Only No Hookup

About this campground

Overview The year-round campground at Airport Park is perfectly located between Waco Lake and the Waco Airport. Campers can look south and view the pristine waters of the lake, or look north and watch airplanes take off and land.Recreation The main lake shoreline has a large amount of submerged timber, which typically holds fish year-round. Anglers will find plenty of catfish, crappie, large and smallmouth bass as well as sunfish. A boat ramp and dock help visitors enjoy the lake.Facilities Airport Park has 46 sites with 50-amp electric and water hookups, and 22 of these also have sewer hookups. There are 8 screen shelters with electrical outlets and water. Fourteen tent-only campsites without electric are also available. A group camping shelter is available for reservation, and comes with electric, sewer and water hookups. It is equipped with a six-foot grill, 12-foot serving bar, and pavillion with picnic tables. There are eight campsites with electric and water hookups, and six of these have sewer hookups. The group camping area fits about 80 guests. Natural Features Airport Park is on the northern banks of Waco Lake, near the dam. The lake is primarily fed by the Bosque River, which runs for 115 miles through central Texas. Contact Info For local information, please call (254) 756-5359 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information. Nearby Attractions Airport Park is located within the City of Waco and is 10 miles from Magnolia Market. About 15 min from Airport Park, Waco Lake Wetlands offers educational tours that take visitors through a six-acre nursery of aquatic plants and more than 130 species of birds. Cameron Park Zoo is also located nearby.

Getting there

From I-35, take the Lake Shore Drive exit (Exit 339) and drive west to Steinbeck Bend Road. Turn right and proceed to second stop light. At the intersection with FM 1637 (China Spring Highway) turn right. Go to next stop light (Flat Rock Road). Turn left and drive approximately 1 mile to Skeet Eason Road. Turn left and drive about 0.5 mile. Airport Park is on the first road to the right.

Elevation
505 ft
Contact
254-756-5359

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • FISHING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.