Lake Trammell Park operates as dispersed camping on city property outside Colorado City, where campers pull off the road to set up without designated sites. The lake itself has been dry for an extended period, leaving an empty lakebed that some visitors find unsettling. Two dumpsters mark the entrances, though scattered trash still appears around the area.
Campers park along the farm-to-market road or near the empty lakebed, with RVs up to 30 feet accommodated on the uneven ground. Cell service proves spotty, particularly for Verizon users, though the area does provide access for those needing an overnight stop. The location attracts both planned visitors and travelers seeking last-minute camping when other options fill up.
Vehicle traffic occurs throughout the day and sometimes late into the evening, as locals use the area for various activities including attempting to retrieve stuck vehicles from the dried lakebed. Kevin C. notes "However, there also NO WATER IN THE LAKE" and describes the park as "completely abandoned" during his December visit.
The area works best for self-sufficient campers comfortable with primitive conditions and minimal oversight. Those requiring reliable cell service or established camping infrastructure may find better options among camping spots around Colorado City.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Trammell Park is located in Texas near Colorado City
Coordinates
32.36616119 N
100.4322627 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/7/26
AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/7/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 44 min from Abilene, TX
- 1 hr 15 min from San Angelo, TX
- 1 hr 43 min from Midland, TX
- 1 hr 59 min from Odessa, TX
