Lake Whitney

Public Access Facilities

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Some access areas are closed due to high water or flood damage. Check the Army Corps of Engineers closure report for status updates.

A1: Kimball Bend

• Located above the lake on the Brazos River off Texas 174 just west of the Kimball Bend Bridge
• Two-lane boat ramp
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (254) 622-3332

A2: Plowman Creek

• Located off FM 56 at Kopperl on the upper end of the lake
• Two-lane boat ramp
• Fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (254) 622-3332

A3: Morgan Lakeside Park

• Located uplake on the west shore. From FM 56, turn east at Lakeside Village exit road.
• Two-lane boat ramp
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.

A4: Steele Creek

• Located on the west shore at mid-lake. Take FM 56 from the dam to Lakeside Village. Cross Steele Creek bridge and take the first road to the right. Go about 1/10 mile to a T intersection and turn right. The road ends at the park.
• Two boat ramps, one single-lane and one 2-lane
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (254) 622-3332

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B1: Cedar Creek Park

• Located on the east shore at mid-lake. From the town of Whitney, take FM 933 north to FM 2604; turn left. Look for the Cedar Creek park sign on the left.
• Two-lane boat ramp
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (254) 622-3332

B2: Cedron Creek Park

• Located at mid-lake just west of the Katy Bridge. From Whitney, go north on FM 933; turn west on FM 1713, cross bridge, and go 1/4 mile to park entrance on left.
• Two-lane boat ramp and swimming beach
• Fee required
• Open April - September
• Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (254) 622-3332

B3: McCown Valley Park

• Located on the east shore at mid-lake. From Whitney, take FM 933 north and turn left on FM 1713 Spur. The park is at the end of the road.
• Three-lane boat ramp and swimming area
• $2 launch fee or annual permit required
• Open all year
• Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (254) 622-3332

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C1: Lake Whitney State Park

• From FM 933 in Whitney, take FM 1233 west to park
• Two-lane boat ramp
• Park entry fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (254) 694-3793

C2: Lofer's Bend

• Three recreation areas off Texas 22 just east of the dam
• Day use area: 2-lane boat ramp, open all year, fee charged April-September
• Lofer's Bend East: 2-lane boat ramp, open all year, fee required
• Lofer's Bend West: 2-lane boat ramp, open April-September, fee required
• Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (254) 622-3332

C3: Riverside Park

• Located off Texas 22 below the dam
• Bank fishing access in tailrace area
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (254) 622-3332

C4: Soldier's Bluff

• Located off Texas 22 on the west side of the dam
• Bank fishing access
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (254) 622-3332

C5: Walling Bend

• Located on the west shore at the lower end of the lake. From the dam take Texas 22 east 5 miles and turn right on Texas 56. Turn right again on FM 2841 which ends in the park.
• Two 2-lane boat ramps and primitive camping
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (254) 622-3332

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