Reservations are available at Dana Peak, an Army Corps of Engineers campground within Stillhouse Recreation Area near Harker Heights, where nightly rates run $20 to $120 depending on hookup type. Sites accommodate RVs up to 91 feet and include electric and water hookups, crushed granite pads, and large covered picnic tables. A dump station is on-site, and campers consistently mention the shower facilities as spacious and well maintained. The campground is accessible by drive-in, walk-in, hike-in, or boat, and some sites allow you to beach a boat directly from your campsite.
Water access is the defining feature here. Marci W. puts it plainly: "All of the campsites are directly on the water." Stillhouse Hollow Lake has a rocky bottom and clear water that multiple reviewers describe, making it a draw for swimmers and anglers throughout the season. The lake-facing sites sit in open terrain with minimal tree cover, which means strong breezes off the water help offset summer heat but also leave campers exposed to wind. One reviewer reported tent poles shattered by gusts, so checking wind forecasts before booking is worth the extra step.
The lack of shade is the most consistent complaint across reviews. Summer camping here in triple-digit Texas heat is workable if you have shade cloth or a canopy, but spring and fall are considerably more comfortable. The campground is also within reach of Chalk Ridge Waterfall, a short but rugged hike that reviewers note has muddy steps and no trail signage. Mountain bike trails and hiking routes are accessible from the park as well.
Dana Peak operates seasonally. In 2022 it was open March through September, though that schedule may shift year to year, so confirming current operating dates directly with the Corps before planning is essential. Nearby alternatives include Union Grove to the southwest and Stillhouse to the east if dates or availability don't align. Bring a canopy or shade structure if you're visiting in summer, and book early since lakefront sites at COE parks in this region fill quickly on weekends.
Description
Overview
Dana Peak Campground is located on a peninsula on the shoreline of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas. The lake offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities, including water sports, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, large group pavilions, hunting, fishing and more. The facility is one of only two reservable campgrounds on the lake and often fills up on weekends during summer. Stillhouse Hollow Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Stillhouse Hollow Dam in 1968. The 6,430-acre lake is located 16 miles upstream of the confluence of the Lampasas and Leon Rivers, which flow into the Little River.
Recreation
With 58 miles of shoreline, Stillhouse Hollow Lake is an often uncrowded haven for boaters and fishermen. The campground has a four-lane boat ramp, and visitors who do not have motor boats, canoes or kayaks can rent them nearby. Families can enjoy soaking up the sun, swimming at the beach or exploring the Dana Peak Trails (located just outside the main entrance to the park) by foot, bike or horseback. Birding is a favorite pastime for many visitors with hawks, Great Blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds, bobwhite quail, Rio Grande turkey and even an occasional bald eagle, yielding year-round opportunities for bird sightings.
Facilities
The campground has more than 30 campsites, including RV and tent sites with electric hookups and eight primitive tent sites. The park offers restrooms with flush toilets and showers, a swimming beach, several picnic sites and a boat ramp. Primitive campsites include a picnic table and a campfire ring with a grill. A group shelter is available by reservation for up to 80 people at a time.
Natural Features
Aside from two campgrounds and a nearby day-use park, very little of the lakeshore is developed. The edges consist of rocky beaches and sandy bluffs. Much of the lake area is forested, though the campground is mostly grassy, flat and open with little to no shade. Most campsites are right along the water's edge; others are within a short walk. The lake has noticeably clear and deep water inhabited by largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and channel catfish. A man-made wetland was constructed on the south shore of the lake, providing an additional 10 acres of wildlife habitat in the area.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (254) 939-2461.
Nearby Attractions
Within a short drive, the Village of Salado offers golf, art galleries and shopping, among other pastimes. Chalk Ridge Falls Environmental Learning Center is below the Stillhouse Hollow Lake Dam. The center has about five miles of hiking trails, including a one-mile nature trail along the Lampasas River, a spring-fed creek, a waterfall, bridges and several wildlife viewing points. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is located near the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff.
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Dana Peak and Union Grove Campgrounds are closed for construction until further notice.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDana Peak is located in Texas near Harker Heights
Directions
From Interstate 35 in Belton, Texas take Highway 190 west to the Simmons Road exit. Cross under the highway and turn west on Farm-to-Market Road 2410. Turn left (south) on Commanche Gap Road and drive for five miles to reach the park.
Address
3800 Comanche Gap Road
Harker heights, TX 76548
Coordinates
31.02863 N
97.605584 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/14/25
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 10 min from Killeen, TX
- 50 min from Waco, TX
- 55 min from Austin, TX
- 1 hr 33 min from College Station, TX
