Whitney Point Recreation Area encompasses Steele Creek Park Campground, an Army Corps of Engineers facility that operates year-round along the shores of Whitney Lake. This drive-in campground accommodates RVs with full hookups and tent campers, though some sites also allow boat-in and walk-in access depending on water levels.
Most sites feature tree separation for privacy, with drinking water spigots positioned between camping areas. Two vault toilets and a porta-potty serve the campground, while pavilions cover picnic tables at select sites. The facility includes two boat ramps and a small beach area, with several sites positioned on rocky outcroppings that provide direct water access. A camp host makes regular rounds throughout the day.
Wildlife sightings occur frequently, particularly deer that wander through campsites during morning and evening hours. Alejandro G. notes the area stays "quiet, even on the weekends when most of the sites are full." GPS navigation can prove challenging since the campground sits tucked behind residential neighborhoods, requiring attention to road signs for proper access.
The facility operates as a no-fee campground with basic amenities that work well for RVers seeking hookups and tent campers comfortable with vault toilet facilities. Convenience stores sit just a few miles away for resupply needs.
Description
This recreation area is part of Whitney Lake
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSteele Creek Park Campground is located in Texas near Whitney Lake
Coordinates
32.00574919 N
97.45156528 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 44 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 21 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 37 min from Killeen, TX
- 2 hrs 8 min from Austin, TX

















