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This recreation area is part of [Somerville Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId;=507&agencyCode;=130)
From Houston: Take US 290 W to Brenham. Merge onto TX-36N. Turn left onto FM-1948 at the Shell Gas Station. Go over the railroad track and take a right onto LBJ Drive. Turn left onto Marina Road and follow that into our park. You will see our big yellow sign right before you drive onto the dam.
Nice place to camp, fun for couples or like myself just went alone in my tent. Nice store with many items about all you would need, boat ramps and fishing then canoe rentals. Cabins, huts, screened in room, RV and tent spots. Note tent spot prices are now $30 per night but the have a water outlet and a 110v plug in at least all the ones that were around me had them. My tent location was a nightmare for stakes but who knows what's under the ground (I do now, lots of rocks). Some of the dirt streets when it's windy kick up a lot of dirt which isn't a season I like on my food but usually it's not that windy there. The other thing I learned is there is a train track about a 1/4 mile away and it seemed like every 45 mins you would hear the loud horn but it stopped around midnight (or I think it did I went to sleep). Besides the little fix er uppers I will go back.
Very nice park. Clean and well maintained. We had a nice and quiet camping trip, we did however have the occasional person driving fast past our camper either a vehicle or a golf cart. We got there on Thursday and by Friday night they were full. Kind of feel like they put too many Camp spots in the camper section or they're too close together. Overall we had a very fun weekend with the family
For the fishermen:
the marina was well stocked with baits-
the guy in there was well sensitive to my needs.
Lots of good junk food for when you need a break (even ice cream)
He did not mind visiting about fishing strategies and hot spots. Offered suggestions- a good dude.
I enjoyed the visit when I was exhausted from fishing for 2 days, and needed a break and to talk to a human!
Cabins- sat tv, mini fridge and even a hot plate. The shower had good pressure and it was HOT! I have stayed at alot of these and if you're a bass fisherman, so have you- nice....oh, and the price was acceptable-
This is truly a best kept secret kind of hidden gem on Lake Somerville. Exceptionally well stocked store with fishing tackle and regular store items on the lake. Super place to come fishing. Might actually be the best. Good workers here. Gas for the boats on the water. Kids will enjoy feeding the intelligent and friendly Ducks. Fishing guide services can be found here.
We had a great time with family despite the oppressive Texas heat. Stay shady or wet is the best advice. I tent camped by the lake, and most of the family stayed in the x,y,z cabins. The AC units can't compete with the daily warm-up at all, but after dark, they caught up. The breeze from the lake was amazing overnight, keeping me cool in my tent. The last day, the wind calmed, and it was noticeably hotter at camp. My fan in tent kept me comfortable enough to sleep. The showers/restroom had hot water but seemed to need more attention. The staff we met were friendly and helpful. The lake was very shallow and kid friendly. Two toddlers in life vests with us that got out a good distance with adults that stood shoulders above water when standing. Perfect for a sit and sip cool off in the heat of the day. Our older kids walked across to the far side beach without having to swim, touching the bottom the entire way. Enjoy, but be responsible, and you will have a great time. Great lake cove for kayaks, floats folding chairs with a pop-up shade in water. Sandy silt bottom for the most part, some muddy feeling spots on the bank.
