Swimming and fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to Granger Lake at this Army Corps of Engineers campground near Taylor. The boat launch sits about a 10-minute walk from the camping area, while a small beach provides lake access for swimmers. Paddlers can explore beyond the main lake, as Emily M. notes you can "paddle the lake to the river and paddle up it to the highway."
Each of the 50 sites includes a covered picnic table, fire ring, grill, and hookups for water and 30-amp electric service. The sites provide adequate spacing between neighbors, though natural screening remains limited. A playground serves families with children, while a hiking trail follows the lakeshore to a primitive camping area. Two historic bridges on the property add visual interest to the river section of the park.
The campground operates year-round with reservations available through the Corps system. RVs up to 50 feet can access the sites, though no sewer connections are provided - a dump station handles waste disposal. Campers report seeing various wildlife including birds and feral hogs in the area. The facility includes restrooms with showers, though maintenance issues with plumbing fixtures appear periodically according to visitor accounts.
Access America Pass holders receive significant discounts on the standard $30-55 nightly rates. For additional camping options in the region, check out campgrounds near Granger Lake.
Description
Overview
Taylor Campground, on the banks of Granger Lake, is an excellent lakeside destination for families of all ages. The park pleases nature lovers with its hiking trail and water skiers with its easily accessible boat dock. Anglers flock to Granger Lake because it is one of the top five crappie and white bass fishing destinations in central Texas.
Recreation
Boating, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing are all reasons visitors camp at Taylor. Hikers can enjoy the Comanche Bluff Trail, which loops around the campground and carries on in both directions along the southern side of the lake.
Facilities
The campground has 48 sites, each with water and electric hookups. Showers and flush toilets provide a comfortable camping experience and a playground and boat dock in the park, make entertaining easy.
Natural Features
Taylor Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie, 40 miles from Austin TX. Granger Lake was formed by a dam built in 1980 for flood control. The lake is fed by the San Gabriel River and Willis Creek.
Nearby Attractions
Several designated wildlife areas border the lake, including Pecan Grove Wildlife Area, San Gabriel Wildlife Area, Sore Finger Wildlife Area, and Willis Creek Wildlife Area. Take the kids to Sore Finger and find out how the area earned its name.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTaylor is located in Texas near Granger
Directions
From Interstate Highway 35 take Hwy 79 east to Hwy 95. Go north on Hwy 95 to FM 1331; go east on FM 1331 for approximately 5 miles to the entrance on the left.
Address
4801 FM 1331
Taylor, TX 76574
Coordinates
30.6641667 N
97.3644444 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
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 40 min from Austin, TX
- 52 min from Killeen, TX
- 1 hr 15 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 16 min from College Station, TX
