Fishing enthusiasts and boaters will find direct access to the Brazos River at this Army Corps of Engineers campground in the Whitney Point Recreation Area. All sites provide river views, with some offering shade from mature pecan trees while others remain more exposed. The campground features full hookups for RVs up to 45 feet, along with basic amenities including restrooms and showers, though facilities are limited to single-stall configurations.
Historical remnants of the ghost town of Kimball add interest to the property, while a trail across the road provides hiking opportunities for about two miles before becoming overgrown. Cell service is reportedly limited to AT&T coverage. Campers can explore additional [places to camp around Nemo] or visit nearby [Chisholm Trail Park] for alternative options in the area.
Description
Overview
Kimball Bend Campground is located on Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. The campground offers thirty four 50 amp campsites.
Recreation
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish. Visitors enjoy hiking the Chisholm Trail, a historic route followed by upwards of ten million cattle as they traveled northbound from southern Texas to Kansas and adjacent destinations between 1867 and the 1880s. It crosses through the campground and past several historic structures.
Facilities
This year-round campground offers 34 sites with water and electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp. * Please note that water for this facility is supplied by an onsite Public Water Supply (PWS) and in the event of a power ouatage that lasts more than 24 hours visitors may be asked to evacuate the park since water cannot be provided.
Natural Features
The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks at Kimball Bend. The surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees.
Nearby Attractions
The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail is nearby. It allows hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Visitors can travel south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsKimball Bend Park is located in Texas near Nemo
Directions
From Kopperl, TX, travel north on HWY 56 for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right on HWY 174 and go approximately 2.3 miles. Turn left into the park, just before the HWY 174 bridge. From Cleburne, TX, travel south on HWY 174 for 22 miles. Turn right into the park after you cross the HWY 174 bridge.
Address
3351 Highway 174
Kopperl, TX 76652
Coordinates
32.1233333 N
97.4980556 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/6/26
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/6/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 56 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 15 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 42 min from Killeen, TX
- 2 hrs 4 min from Sherman, TX
