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.
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.
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.
Nearby Activities
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
Gallery
Directions
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.
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 30° 17′ 55.0000″ N
Longitude 96° 34′ 5.0002″ W