Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers within the Whitney Point Recreation Area, Morgan Lakeside Park sits along Whitney Lake in Texas and charges no fee for stays up to 14 days. Paved roads provide access, and the site includes picnic tables and a restroom, though there are no electrical hookups. It accommodates both tents and RVs. Weekends draw crowds; weekday visits are far quieter. Note that at least one camper reported a gated, locked access road in late 2022, so confirming current conditions before making the trip is worth the effort. Nearby, Lakeside Village Marina and Steele Creek Park Campground offer additional options in the area. If open, the open lakeside terrain makes this a straightforward, no-cost base for time on the water.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMorgan Lakeside Park is located in Texas near Whitney Lake
Coordinates
32.021795167554686 N
97.49112810310537 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Morgan Lakeside Park needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 46 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 25 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 39 min from Killeen, TX
- 2 hrs 10 min from Austin, TX







