At $15 per night, first-come-first-served, with no hookups and no camp store, Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area makes its expectations clear from the start. Cash or check goes into a self-pay drop box at the entrance. The paved campground road has potholes in stretches, so drivers with large rigs should plan carefully: sites accommodate vehicles up to about 20 feet, but reviewers with trailers longer than that report a tight fit. No pets are permitted.
Set within Sam Houston National Forest, the campground has 28 to 29 sites spread through thick pine forest, each with a tent pad, picnic table, fire ring with cooking grate, and lantern pole. The dense canopy means shade is not an issue, but airflow is. The heavy tree cover blocks most breeze, making summer stays muggy. Fall and early spring are the seasons most reviewers return to. Fred S. describes the facilities plainly: "Two restroom/showerhouses; old, but clean." Hot showers are consistently noted across multiple visits, and bathrooms are cleaned daily, though weekend crowds can strain them.
Water spigots are present at or near individual sites, though reliability has varied across visits. Bring water as backup. The Lone Star Hiking Trail connects at the south end of the campground, and the east side borders Stubblefield Lake, giving campers access for kayaking and fishing. Birders have logged pine warblers and yellow-bellied sapsuckers here. Wildlife sightings, including hawks and the occasional snake on trail, come up in multiple reviews.
Cell coverage depends on carrier. Verizon gets three bars; AT&T is marginal; T-Mobile has little to no signal. Alcohol is permitted on-site. Walker County issues burn bans regularly, so checking county conditions before arrival can save a wasted trip with firewood. No reservations are accepted, and stays are capped at 14 days. Holders of an America the Beautiful pass pay half price. For tent sites near Sam Houston National Forest, this campground draws a crowd that skews toward tent campers, which shapes the atmosphere considerably.
Pack in firewood and cash, verify the burn ban status for Walker County before you leave home, and aim for a weekday arrival in October or March to avoid the weekend crowds.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
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Map & DirectionsStubblefield Lake Recreation Area is located in Texas near New Waverly
Coordinates
30.5597 N
95.6377 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/13/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/13/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 58 min from College Station, TX
- 1 hr 8 min from Houston, TX
- 1 hr 59 min from Beaumont, TX
- 2 hrs 19 min from Waco, TX






























