Established Camping
Flag Pond Primitive Campsite — Lake Somerville State Park Nails Creek Unit
Flag Pond Campsite near Lake Somerville State Park in Texas features flat terrain with scattered trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from the 40s in winter to the 90s in summer. Visitors can explore Lake Somerville for fishing and boating or visit nearby hiking trails within the state park.
Description
Primitive Campsite (Hike-in | Trailway) People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 1 The Flag Pond campsite is located one mile from the Newman Bottom parking area and 4.5 miles from Nails Creek Unit. Potable water is not available. Access the site by hike, bike or horse via the 13-mile long Trailway.
No Water Chemical toilets
Fee Info
Information and prices can change. Parks charge a daily entrance fee in addition to any facility fees, unless otherwise stated.
Purchase a Texas State Park Pass to enjoy free entry to more than 80 state parks for you and your guests for one year.
You may bring pets to most state parks, but they cannot enter Texas State Park buildings. Learn about rules for pets at state parks. For park-specific pet restrictions, contact the park.
Call the park or the Customer Service Center (512) 389-8900 for more information.
Location
Flag Pond Primitive Campsite — Lake Somerville State Park Nails Creek Unit is located in Texas
Directions
From Houston: Take US 290 West through Brenham until you reach FM 180. Turn right on FM 180, follow it for 15 miles until it dead ends at the park. From Austin: Take US 290 East through Giddings until you reach FM 180. Turn left on FM 180, follow it for 15 miles until it dead ends at the park.
Address
6280 FM 180
Ledbetter, TX 78946
Coordinates
30.312842257 N
96.701906086 W
Detours Nearby
Mojo Dojo Casa Camp
49 min away
Colorado RiverBend Retreat
53 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from College Station
- 1 hr 20 min from Austin
- 1 hr 27 min from Houston
- 1 hr 55 min from Killeen
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
