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Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)

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Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake), near Somerville, Texas, is a solid choice for campers looking to unwind by the water. This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, complete with electric hookups and drinking water, making it convenient for a variety of camping setups.

Visitors rave about the beautiful views of the lake and the abundance of wildlife, especially the deer that roam freely in the area. The campground is well-maintained, with clean bathrooms and a dump station available, which campers appreciate after a long day outdoors. One reviewer highlighted the “gorgeous sunsets” that can be enjoyed right from the picnic table at their site.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, there are trails to explore and fishing opportunities nearby. While some areas are closed due to past flooding, the remaining sites are spacious and provide a relaxing atmosphere, even on busy weekends. Just keep an eye out for low tree branches if you're bringing a taller rig. Whether you're stopping for a night or planning a longer stay, Rocky Creek offers a peaceful retreat with plenty of natural beauty to soak in.

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Location

Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) is located in Texas

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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.

Address

1560 Thornberry Drive
Somerville, TX 77879-6347

Coordinates

30.2986111 N
96.5680556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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10 Reviews

Reviewed Mar. 11, 2025

Great location not far from Austin Texas!

I’m new to RVing, and this is only my second campground — but I was really impressed! For around $30 a night, it’s well worth the price. The campsite was level, which made setup easy, and the park offers great amenities like a dump station, a small hiking trail, fishing spots, and places to swim. The front desk staff was friendly and welcoming, and the park stayed quiet and peaceful throughout the day. I’d definitely stay here again!

Site59
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Tijana & Andrew C., March 11, 2025
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Tijana & Andrew C., March 11, 2025
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Tijana & Andrew C., March 11, 2025
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Reviewed Mar. 20, 2024

Stop Over or Relax w Lake View

Rocky Creek ACE in TX: We just stayed over one night. Folks relaxing and fishing.
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

Overall Rating: 4 Price 2023: $ 14w interagency pass Security: Yes Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Good Pad surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet. Outside Road Noise: No Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes Bathroom: Very nice ones Showers: Very nice Cell Service (AT&T): Okay Sites: I took pics of some nice sites. Nice park

Site66
Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Apr. 12, 2023

Quiet park on a lake

Nice COE park on a lake. Beautiful views, but lots of fire ants.

Low tree branches just after the gate. Scratched the sides of our rig (full body paint). Some lower tree branches on corners. Use caution with a rig greater than 12’ high around corners.

Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2022

Very strict check in

Campsites are in great condition. The lake is very very low. Lots of deer. But don’t try to get in early. They are very strict and won’t allow any check ins until after 2:00 pm.

Site66
Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed May. 31, 2022

Not a bad spot for a weekend getaway

This campground has reopened recently after sustaining some serious flood damage after Harvey and other storms in the past few years. A number of lakefront sites have been permanently closed, but a couple of RV loops are reopened and the park isn’t in too bad of shape. There isn’t a ton to do if you don’t have your own boat, but it’s a relaxing spot even though pretty crowded on weekends.

Site168
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Jeff T., May 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Jeff T., May 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Jeff T., May 31, 2022
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Reviewed Mar. 16, 2022

Beautiful

Enjoyed the Deer, trails, and wildlife. The dump station on the wrong side of the road was a surprise.

Site56
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Tryon C., March 16, 2022
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2021

COE Campground on Lake Somerville

This is a wonderful very well maintained Corp of Engineers campground on Lake Somerville. RV sites are level with plenty of spacing, lots of people tent camping. Sites have water and electric and there is a dump station. Clean bathrooms, well maintained trails and miles of accessible shoreline. Great AT&T and 2 bars T-Mobile reception. Some areas are closed because of previous flooding. Tons of deer wandering around every evening. Highly recommend for a relaxing place to stay.

Site59
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Lori C., November 7, 2021
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Lori C., November 7, 2021
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Lori C., November 7, 2021
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Reviewed Oct. 24, 2021

Great lake sites

We had a great lake front site. The sites are long and most are wide. Fairly level Granite gravel sites, with grassy areas between sites.

Site59
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Sheila C., October 24, 2021
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Sheila C., October 24, 2021
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Sheila C., October 24, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 20, 2021

Great campgound with lots of green space

Type of Park: COE 

Check In: 3p Check Out: 2p 

Site#144- Back-In

💲28 per night

• Water

• 20/30/50 amp- pedestal looks pretty new

• Grill- good condition

• Fire Ring with flip over grate

• Metal mesh picnic table with cover, far enough away so awnings came out fully

• Site Pad: Level, crushed granite. Slopes up at the roadside.

👍🏻 Pros:

• On the shore of the lake facing west

• Trees for some shade• Covered picnic table

• Close to restrooms/showers

• Plenty of room between sites

• This site is aligned perfectly. Sit at the picnic table and watch the sun go down between the trees

• Extra parking area across from site(mostly unused and starting to grow up)

👎🏻 Cons:

• No sewer hookups

• Site slopes off steep on edge of site. Watch small children

• Some of the trees around the site have been cut down. They still show on Google maps though.

• Watch for ants

📝 Park Notes:

• Gates closed and locked from 10p to 6p- can get out, but not back in

• 2 Dump Stations- the one closest to the entry gate has you facing into the park

• Restrooms/ Showers

• Playground

• 3 miles of Nature Trails

• Boat ramp is closed- under reconstruction

• Group shelter for rent

• Lots of dumpsters throughout the park

• Sites on the east side of this loop are closer together

• 60s-90s loop was pretty full

• There are Munzees and a Geocache here

🐦 Wildlife:

• Birds: Cardinals, Mockingbirds, Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets

• Quite a few deer

Site144
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Denise V., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Denise V., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Denise V., July 20, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 10, 2020

A hidden gem with gorgeous sunsets!

I recently went on a camping trip solo (minus the hubby) with my old-man dog here. We tent camped at site #177. This is a beautiful park on a beautiful lake! Here are some of the pros: friendly couple at check-in/entrance shack, friendly rangers driving around checking on folks, deer everywhere(!), beautiful lake view, well-maintained grounds, good shade trees, trash dumpsters within walking distance, electricity/water hookups worked great, picnic table/fire ring/grill, gorgeous sunsets(!), very quiet at night, cute and clean little beach/swim area to hang out in. The cons for me were: getting to the water from my site was not as direct as it looked on the map, circular bricks with holes on the shore were not dog friendly (not human leg friendly either), bathrooms/showers were closed in our area/circle due to Covid-19. I would ABSOLUTELY return to this park!! 

I really appreciated the hospitality shown here! They recognized that I was a lone female (but a very confident/independent one) with an old man-dog and, respectfully, went out of their way to make sure that we were okay!

SiteSite #177
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Lynne L., September 10, 2020
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Lynne L., September 10, 2020
  • Review photo of Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) by Lynne L., September 10, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Rocky Creek Park at Lake Somerville in Texas?

Rocky Creek Park is located on Lake Somerville in Texas. When approaching the park, be aware of low tree branches just after the entrance gate that could potentially scratch taller vehicles. Use caution with rigs over 12 feet high, especially when navigating corners within the park. The campground has a check-in station at the entrance where friendly staff can assist you upon arrival. For precise directions, it's best to use GPS coordinates or contact the park directly as they can provide the most current access information.

What camping facilities are available at Rocky Creek Park on Lake Somerville?

Rocky Creek Park offers well-maintained RV and tent camping sites on Lake Somerville. The campground features water and electric hookups (20/30/50 amp) at RV sites, which are primarily level with granite gravel pads. Facilities include clean restrooms, a dump station, metal mesh picnic tables with covers, grills, and fire rings with flip-over grates. Most sites provide plenty of spacing with grassy areas between them. The Corps of Engineers manages this campground, with nightly rates around $28 (discounts available with Interagency Pass). Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is 2 PM.

Are there cabins available at Lake Somerville near Rocky Creek Park?

No cabins are available directly at Rocky Creek Park. The campground primarily offers RV and tent camping sites with water and electric hookups. For those seeking cabin accommodations, it's recommended to check other areas around Lake Somerville or nearby towns for rental options. Visitors preferring indoor lodging should contact the Lake Somerville visitor center or check with Texas Parks and Wildlife for alternative accommodation suggestions in the vicinity.

What activities can visitors enjoy at Rocky Creek Park on Lake Somerville?

Visitors to Rocky Creek Park can enjoy numerous recreational activities centered around the lake and natural surroundings. The park offers miles of accessible shoreline perfect for fishing, swimming, and water sports. Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the maintained trails winding through the area. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with numerous deer throughout the park. The serene lake setting provides beautiful views, especially from lakefront sites. While the park itself is focused on natural recreation rather than organized activities, the peaceful environment is ideal for relaxing, picnicking, and enjoying outdoor pursuits.