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**Max bridge clearance (on FM 60, just before Danville) is 13'4" ** Four units make up Lake Somerville State Park. Birch Creek Unit is on the north side of the lake, while Nails Creek Unit is on the southwest side. The 13-mile Lake Somerville Trail-way connects the two units. Somerville Public Hunting Land is nearby, also on the lake. Birch Creek and Nails Creek offer access to the lake for fishing, boating, paddling and swimming. On land at either unit, you can camp, picnic, hike, ride mountain bikes, play horseshoes or volleyball, geocache, and go birding. Explore miles of multi-use trails. Host your next group gathering at one of our pavilions or group halls. Camp with amenities at our sites with water and electricity, rough it at primitive sites along the Trailway, or choose something in between. Both units have restrooms with showers. Chemical toilets are located along the Trailway.
To Birch Creek Unit
From Houston, take Highway 290 West to Brenham. Take SH 36 North through Somerville to Lyons. Turn left on Highway 60. Travel approximately eight miles. Turn left on Park Road 57. Park is four miles down Park Road 57.
From Austin (north), take Highway 290 East to Highway 21. Left on 21 approximately 30 miles. Right on FM 60, 11 miles to Park Rd. 57. 4 miles on Park Road 57 to Park entrance.
Note: The bridge on FM 60, just before Deanville, has a max. clearance of 13’ 4”.
From Austin (south), take Highway 71 East to Bastrop. Highway 21 East approximately 45 miles. Right on FM 60, 11 miles to Park Road. 57. 4 miles on Park Road 57 to park entrance.
Note: The bridge on FM 60, just before Deanville, has a max. clearance of 13’ 4”.
We were finally able to visit this park. We only spent two nights since the availability seems to be limited. All of the sites were reserved but nobody was there. Some of the sites are really small with no room to setup games or even play catch. The area where you park your unit is narrow and some won’t let you extend your awning because of trees in the way. The fishing pier is in bad shape and closed and the lake level is really low understandable due to the recent heat wave. Overall it’s a decent place to visit.
Lake Somerville State Park- Birch Creek seemed to be busier than the Nails Creek side. I hiked around the Bluestem Bend and Beautyberry trails which was a pretty area. No wildlife spotted. I then headed over to the Lake Somerville Trailway area which had a lot of fishermen around the creek but the main bridge passage was closed off.
This park is about an hour and 40 minutes from Houston, so easily accessible. We didn't like our site, but otherwise enjoyed our time here. Sites are asphalt, old and crumbling, but adequate. Our site, number 10, had little shade and lots of stickers. The fire ring was oddly located. We did have an armadillo that visited us most days. The shower house nearest us was old and dirty with lots of wasp nests. Beaches are nice, but you have to avoid the stickery grass. Lots of recreational opportunities at this campground. Staff is very helpful, nice park store.
Wonderful place great fun in the off season, love to explore without the crowds. Facilities are open and the lake looks great! Fish were biting
Lake is low! Walking on beach is fun. Saw two eagles a deer and lots of pelicans! Campsite was level and large. Nice fire in the evening! Great bike riding! Friendly hosts and rangers!
