Campground

Yegua Creek

Somerville Lake · SOMERVILLE · Texas — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Sites open now — checked live on Recreation.gov
Yegua Creek campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Jennifer Plair

Weekend availability at Yegua Creek

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 4, 8:24 AM PT

Sold out 2 of the next 5 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Nov 6
    Sold out
  • Fri, Nov 13
    Sold out
  • Fri, Nov 20
    Limited
    7/39 sites
  • Fri, Nov 27
    Limited
    1/39 sites
  • Fri, Dec 11
    Open
    31/39 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 Yegua Creek?

as of November 5

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a campground. We check Yegua Creek 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)

Nov 14Open
Dec 12Open
Jan 9Open
Jan 30Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Nov 11Open
Dec 23Open
Jan 27Open

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

Campsites & amenities

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

Campsites
81
Electric sites
66
Water hookups
66
Standard ElectricTent Only No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Yegua Creek is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, 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. White and hybrid-striped bass, crappie and catfish populate the lake, as well as largemouth bass which can reach 10 or more pounds. 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. 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 there

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.

Elevation
267 ft
Contact
(979) 596-1622
Somerville Lake office

Activities

  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

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.