This recreation area is part of Somerville Lake

Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

Great spot to visit in the Spring! Wildflowers are plentiful and the trails offer miles of exploration; great for trail running as well. Hang a hammock down by the lake and enjoy the fresh air!

Lake Somerville: great day trip

Had a great night camping at Lake Somerville SP-Nails Creek. It was really quite with only 2 other sites occupied. Lots of coyotes and owls calling throughout the night. The site was not too far from the bathroom and had great privacy. Didn’t use the horse corral, but each site has 1-2.

Tested out our klymit static v2 sleeping pads and LOVED them. It was a bit cold as hadn’t thought to bring an extra blanket and slept without the rain fly—but not too bad.

Tried the Backpackers Pantry Pad Thai and Mountain Home Biscuits and Gravy and all were terrific.

Reserve Campsite 34!

The sites have nice paved spots, many have views of the lake, and are spacious. We stayed in the equestrian area since the other area for non equestrian sites is currently closed. There are trails you can access in the park, with many more miles a short drive away. Two bridges are out on the Trailway which limits options a bit. The hiking and biking is all well defined double track with little elevation change. We saw many birds this spring. 

Nice RV sites with hiking and biking

Stopped into here on the way from Austin down to the coast. 

Snagged site #4 and I was the only one in the primitive camp area. 

Bathrooms at entrance station stayed unlocked overnight for my use. 

AT&amp;T cell service was good enough for me to do some work on my hotspot. 

Went for a nice paddle on the lake until the winds came up.

Only bummer was losing my kayak straps off the top of my truck on my way out! 

Perfect Stopover!

Stopped in here for a place to stay while on a hunting trip. Service was phenomenal and they answered any questions on the spot. Good space between locations. Far enough from town to feel out in nature but close enough to make a run if needed. 

Awesome spot 

A nice, quiet fall camping weekend on Lake Somerville. It was a solo trip and since the weather was warm, I brought my kayak on this trip.

Check In: 2p Check Out: 12p

⛺ Site#26- Back-In

💲20 per night+$4/person/day Parks Pass Discount saved$18.00

• Water  
• 20/30 amp  
• Fire Ring with grate  
• Picnic Table: wood with metal legs, concrete base  
• Site Pad: Asphalt, level, long enough for my camper and truck with room to spare  
• Corrals for horses

👍🏻 Pros:

• Extra parking places across the street  
• Can see the lake from this spot

👎🏻 Cons:

• There's not a direct trail to the lake shore other than animal trails through some of the tall grass  
• The table and fire ring are on the non-camping side so it was a little strange. Very dark at night on that side.

📝 Park Notes:

• Dump Station  
• Restrooms/ Showers- clean. The Bent Tree area has a portable trailer for the restrooms and showers. The main building is closed.  
• There are Munzees and Geocaches here  
• Lots of trails in the park and between this and the Birch Creek Unit  
• Great trails for equestrians  
• Enclosed Group shelter for events (no kitchen)  
• Family Fishing Pond (small)  
• The open style pavilion doesn't appear to be open. Looks like it's is structurally unsound

🐦 Wildlife:

• Birds: Great Blue Heron, Cardinals, Chickadees  
• Deer  
• Squirrels

💜 Highlights of this trip:

•🔥 Campfires and breakfast over the fire

•🐕 My brother came for a short visit to walk the dog

•🛶 Kayaking and there was only ONE other boat on the lake

•🍂 Nice fall colors

•🚫 Some of the trails and areas of the park were closed this weekend due to public hunts

•🌟 Warm temperatures and clear nights. Lots of stars.

•💚 Found a couple geocaches and put out a few Munzees  

  

More info at https://www.denisevajdak.com/2021/12/fall-camping-at-lake-somerville.html