Campground

Lakeside (Tx)

Hords Creek Lake · COLEMAN · Texas — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Lakeside (Tx) campground
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Weekend availability at Lakeside (Tx)

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 3:44 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    68/93 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    29/40 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    19/40 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    25/40 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    24/40 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 Lakeside (Tx)?

as of September 20

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Lakeside (Tx) 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
95
Electric sites
94
Water hookups
94
Sewer hookups
31
Pull-through
24
Group Picnic AreaGroup Standard ElectricOvernight Shelter ElectricStandard Electric

About this campground

Overview The Lakeside Campground and Recreation Area is partially open year-round on the northern side Hords Creek Lake and fully open March 1 through September 30 . Recreation Bring your rod for fishing that includes largemouth bass, white crappie, channel and flathead catfish and sunfish. The record largemouth bass caught here is 11 pounds 4 ounces.Facilities All of the campsites have water and electric hookups, some have sewer hookups. Boat ramps, fishing piers and showers can be found throughout the campground. Also, six sites come with screened shelters to aid with windy weather. Natural Features The lake is nestled in the middle of Texas, surrounded by gently rolling hills dotted with Live oak trees. Nearby Attractions Drive through neighboring Friendship Park and Lakeside Park or for a dose of city conveniences, head to Coleman, just eight miles east of the lake. Charges & Cancellations Standard Cancellation Rates Apply.

Getting there

From Coleman, TX, take Hwy 153 west 7 miles to the main entrance to Hords Creek Lake. Follow signs into the campground.

Elevation
1,925 ft
Contact
325-625-2322

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • CAMPING
  • BIKING
  • BOATING
  • CANOEING
  • FISHING
  • JET SKIING
  • KAYAKING
  • NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
  • MOTOR BOAT
  • MOUNTAIN BIKING
  • PADDLE BOATING
  • PADDLING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • SCENIC DRIVE
  • WATER ACCESS
  • WATER ACTIVITIES
  • WATER SKIING
  • TUBING
  • SWIMMING

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