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Kimball Bend Park

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Due to scheduled construction of the 174 Bridge, Kimball Bend Park boat ramp will be closed starting November 14, 2022 until further notice.

Due to scheduled construction of the 174 Bridge, Kimball Bend Park boat ramp will be closed starting November 14, 2022 until further notice.

About

US Army Corps of Engineers

Whitney Lake

Overview

Kimball Bend Campground is located on Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. The campground offers thirty four 50 amp campsites.

Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish. Visitors enjoy hiking the Chisholm Trail, a historic route followed by upwards of ten million cattle as they traveled northbound from southern Texas to Kansas and adjacent destinations between 1867 and the 1880s. It crosses through the campground and past several historic structures.

Facilities

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish. Visitors enjoy hiking the Chisholm Trail, a historic route followed by upwards of ten million cattle as they traveled northbound from southern Texas to Kansas and adjacent destinations between 1867 and the 1880s. It crosses through the campground and past several historic structures.

Natural Features

The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks at Kimball Bend. The surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees.

Nearby Attractions

The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail is nearby. It allows hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Visitors can travel south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.

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Location

Kimball Bend Park is located in Texas

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Directions

From Kopperl, TX, travel north on HWY 56 for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right on HWY 174 and go approximately 2.3 miles. Turn left into the park, just before the HWY 174 bridge. From Cleburne, TX, travel south on HWY 174 for 22 miles. Turn right into the park after you cross the HWY 174 bridge.

Address

3351 Highway 174
Kopperl, TX 76652

Coordinates

32.1233333 N
97.4980556 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

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

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Nov. 22, 2021

Very nice, clean, manicured lawn

All the sites have a view of the Brazos River. It’s not a big park but, it’s nice. The bathroom/shower needs improvement. Only one stall/one shower; poor lighting and mirror is horrible. The ruins on site are nice; lots of history here. There’s a trail across the road but, we could only go about 2 miles - rest was really overgrown and you could hear hunters shooting close by.

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Month of VisitDecember
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Reviewed Jul. 31, 2019

Very nice COE Campground on the Brazos River

We spent 4 nights at this campground on the Brazos River and we hope to go back.  Some of the campsites close to the river have no shade, but others have shade from some large old pecan trees.  There are remnants of the old ghost town, Kimball on the property.  It was very nice and the fishing was good.  The only cell service available we were told, is AT&T.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kimball Bend Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Kimball Bend Park has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Kimball Bend Park?

Kimball Bend Park allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

Are fires allowed at Kimball Bend Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Kimball Bend Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Kimball Bend Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Kimball Bend Park does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Kimball Bend Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Kimball Bend Park?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Kimball Bend Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Kimball Bend Park, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Kimball Bend Park?

There are 36 campsites at Kimball Bend Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts