Part of the Army Corps of Engineers' Whitney Point Recreation Area, Plowman Creek sits directly on the shores of Lake Whitney near Kopperl, Texas. Sites are well-spaced, each with a campfire ring, picnic table with a shelter, and a grill. Full hookups are available for RVs up to 50 feet, and the campground has cell service. The gate closes at 10 pm and reopens at 6 am, so plan arrivals accordingly. Among campgrounds near Whitney Point Recreation Area, this one also offers boat-in access alongside standard drive-in entry. Reservations are available and worth booking ahead for lake-facing sites.
Description
Overview
Plowman Creek Campground is located on the west side of Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. Plowman Creek not only offers many campsites but also includes flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and playground.
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. The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail allows hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Visitors can choose to travel north on the trail to Kimball Bend Park, or south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.
Facilities
This year-round campground offers 44 campsites in Plowman Creek. Thirty of these sites have water and 30 amp electrical hook up (sites 1-7, 10-24 and equestrian sites 35-44). Twelve sites have water hookups only (sites 8,9 and 25-34). All sites have upright grills, covered picnic tables and a ground grill/fire ring. The park also has 2 restrooms with showers and a trailer dump station. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, playground and a multi-use trail. * Please note that water for this facility is supplied by an onsite Public Water Supply (PWS) and in the event of a power ouatage that lasts more than 24 hours visitors may be asked to evacuate the park since water cannot be provided.
Natural Features
The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks at Plowman Creek. The surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, Live oak and Post oak.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPlowman Creek is located in Texas near Whitney
Directions
From Kopperl, Texas, travel 1 mile south on FM 56. Follow signs into campground.
Address
15188 FM 56
Kopperl, TX 76652
Coordinates
32.07 N
97.4933333 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 50 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 20 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 42 min from Killeen, TX
- 2 hrs 10 min from Sherman, TX
