Weekend availability at Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 3, 11:24 PM PT- Fri, Nov 6Limited13/68 sites
- Fri, Nov 13Limited6/68 sites
- Fri, Nov 20Open23/68 sites
- Fri, Nov 27Open17/68 sites
- Fri, Dec 4Open54/68 sites
- Fri, Dec 11Open64/68 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 Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)?
as of November 5Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a campground. We check Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) 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)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 150
- Electric sites
- 150
- Water hookups
- 145
About this campground
Overview Rocky Creek Park is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, swimming, nature trails and much more for registered campers only. Recreation Somerville Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Water sports, hiking and biking are popular activities. The lake is great for crappie, catfish, white, hybrid-striped and largemouth bass fishing, with catches weighing up to 10 or more pounds. Facilities Rocky Creek Campground offers 192 sites: 30 sites have 30-amp electrical hookups, 127 sites have 50-amp hookups and 35 tent sites have 30-amp hookups. Flush toilets and showers are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings. Two boat ramps, group picnic shelter, and dump station are located on-site. Group Pavilion is made by reservation only. Natural Features The campground is situated on a peninsula on scenic Somerville Lake. Some large trees cover the grounds, offering limited shade. Pelicans and other waterfowl frequent the shoreline. Nearby Attractions Yegua 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 there
From Austin, Texas, take US 290 east to Brenham. Follow HWY 36 north 11.5 miles to FM 1948. Turn left on FM 1948 and follow 5 miles to the park entrance.
Activities
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- FISHING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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