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Walnut Springs Primitive Campground

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Walnut Springs Primitive Campground is located near rolling hills and open fields in Texas. Temperatures can range from 40°F in winter to 95°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Inner Space Cavern and Lake Georgetown, offering opportunities for exploration and recreation.

Description

Army Corps of Engineers

Georgetown Recreation Area

Primitive camping. Please be prepared to filter water, make a cathole and camp without amenities.

In addition to Tejas Park, there are 3 additional camps that are only accessible by hiking or boat. Most of these sites are equipped with a picnic table, ground fire ring, and a lantern stand. Walnut Springs Camp is located between milepost 15 and 16. Careful trip planning is encouraged when using these facilities. Potable water is not available. There is a 14 day camping limit.

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Location

Walnut Springs Primitive Campground is located in Texas

Coordinates

30.68456815 N
97.77878575 W

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Access

Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Phone Service
Pets
Fires

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.

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General Info

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Drive Time

32 min from Killeen
33 min from Austin
1 hr 13 min from Waco
1 hr 51 min from College Station

Guillermo L.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 21, 2021

Tent camping recommended.

I'm very last minute camping trip on a Sunday evening to Monday morning... There was a backpacking group, a group of people who canoed in, and ourselves. Large open area; for fire pits for lamp hangers for picnic tables trees closer the trail and grass sea areas closer to the water. Can be biked in from camp Tejas four miles away or can hiking from Russell Park 2 mi away.

No amenities; be prepared to dig cat hole, if drinking lake water be prepared to filter and sterilize. This is possibly the easiest campgrounds on the good water trail to get to which may result in there being more people at this site than others. This is the "first come, first serve" campground.

Enjoyed our stay during a thunderstorm under the big trees.

Sitefirst lamp hanger to the right of the trail!

Month of VisitOctober

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Walnut Springs Primitive Campground?

Walnut Springs Primitive Campground is located at 819 feet.

Are fires allowed at Walnut Springs Primitive Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Walnut Springs Primitive Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Walnut Springs Primitive Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

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