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Willis Creek is the ideal place for campers looking for a variety of accommodations. A group campground and five equestrian sites are available, in addition to a row of standard camping sites.
Granger Lake is a popular recreational destination, especially for boating and fishing. In fact, it's one of the best lakes in the region for crappie and white bass fishing.
Boating and fishing are the most popular activities for campers. Horseback riders have six trails to explore in the Willis Creek Equestrian Area, ranging from 1 to 5.5 miles in length.
Equestrian sites do not have electric or water hookups. Standard sites are equipped with 20/30 electrical. Four of the standard sites are equipped with sewer drops at the campsites.
The group campsite fits 50 people and is equipped with water and 20 amp electric. No RV hookups are available at the group shelter.
Granger Lake, formed by a dam completed in 1980, is fed by the San Gabriel River and Willis Creek. The campground sits on the Willis Creek arm of the lake.
The maximum surface area of the lake is 11,000 acres and the shoreline is surrounded by the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie.
The Pecan Grove Wildlife Area, San Gabriel Wildlife Area, Sore Finger Wildlife Area, and Willis Creek Wildlife Area border the lake. Bring binoculars for birding opportunities.
From Interstate 35, take Highway 95. Go north on Highway 95 to County Road 346. Turn right on County Route 346 and go 4 miles to the park entrance. Follow signs.
I probably would have given this place more stars if there wasn't an entire dead cow floating in the creek just a few hundred yards from where the families fish, swim, and boat. 🤢 Despite this, the park is generally well-kept and clean. The park itself is rather small, but the accessible areas in the vicinity are quite spacious.
Update: Boat ramps are closed!
Small park with great hosts. Bathrooms are clean and the fishing is good. Beware, there are leaches in the water!
Nice and clean. Nice, happy volunteers. No playgrounds or trails, but town is close and there is a lot to do. Plenty of space to walk your dogs if you have. Plenty of picnic space.
This is a nice area. Very quiet during my stay but not a lot of people around either. Much cleaner then expected but did see that there was some inconsiderate people with dogs that did not clean up after them. Max is 30 amp so 4 stars since I needed 50 amp. Couldn't handle my 42', 3 a/c's etc but manageable anyway. Plenty of dumpsters and convenient tank dump. I am definitely going back!!!
Nice and clean. Friendly volunteers and campers. The water is drying up but I found a spot for the dogs to cool off.👍
