Army Corps of Engineers manages this established campground with electric and water hookups along Hords Creek Lake in Coleman. Reservations are available through the standard federal booking system, and pets are welcome on-site. The campground sits within the broader Hords Creek Recreation Area, providing direct lake access for multiple water activities.
Campers consistently mention the lake access as a primary draw, with opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and swimming right from the campground. Isabella H. notes that rangers provide helpful suggestions for nearby attractions, including directions to a local swimming hole with rope swings. The sites are spacious according to multiple reviews, though summer visitors should pack effective insect repellent as bugs can be persistent during warmer months.
Road access receives mixed feedback from campers, with conditions varying seasonally. The campground maintains clean facilities including restrooms, and the swimming areas stay well-maintained throughout the operating season. Several reviewers mention enjoying the site during quieter periods when neighboring sites remain unoccupied.
For additional camping options in the region, campers can explore campgrounds around Hords Creek Recreation Area. The combination of lake recreation and basic hookups makes this a practical base camp for water enthusiasts exploring central Texas.
Description
Overview
Flatrock campground is situated on Hords Creek Lake with nice shade from trees, a fishing dock and gravel swimming areas for beating the Texas heat.
Recreation
Visitors come to Flatrock for fishing, boating and simple relaxation. The popular catches on the lake include largemouth bass, sunfish and white crappie. When water levels are high enough, water skiing is also a fun sport here.
Facilities
More than 50 campsites have water and electric hookups - ten of which have sewer hookups. Seven group shelters are available for day use. The swim beach, open to all overnight campers, is in Flatrock Park in area #1. Boat ramps, fishing piers are additional amenities at the park. Due to low lake levels all boat ramps are CLOSED
Natural Features
Hords Creek Lake is in the center of Texas, north of the Texas Hill Country. Gently rolling hills covered with live oaks make Hords Creek Lake a beautiful getaway, despite the sometimes unbearable heat.
Nearby Attractions
Circle the lake to cruise through neighboring Friendship Park and Lakeside Park. For a dose of city conveniences, head to Coleman, just eight miles east of the lake.
Charges & Cancellations
Standard Cancellation Rates Apply.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundFlatrock (texas) is located in Texas
Directions
From Coleman, TX, take Highway 153 west for 8 miles to the main entrance of Hords Creek Lake. Follow signs into the campground.
Address
230 FRIENDSHIP PARK RD
Coleman, TX 76834-8845
Coordinates
31.8261111 N
99.5658333 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/14/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/14/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 50 min from Abilene, TX
- 1 hr 5 min from San Angelo, TX
- 2 hrs 17 min from Killeen, TX
- 2 hrs 30 min from Waco, TX






