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This recreation area is part of Somerville Lake
Giving it 3 stars, because we have been coming here a long time and managed to work around the inconveniences (even though we shouldnt have to). Unfortunately this park is no longer government owned, meaning no funding will be there for improvement of park. This park has so much potential because of its location, particularly the island and the boat ramps, but the restrooms are really really bad. They are not functioning properly - and they are just so outdated (particularly the island ones by the tent sites and boat ramp) it is much easier to just go on the grass and dig a hole - no working sinks, no nothing. Secondly, there is no website to reserve spots or to pay online, everything is so outdated its sort of inconvenient but we call ahead to make sure there are some spots but really you probably are banking on first come first serve. The pros of the place is that the pricing is really affordable for camping, whether it is tent or rv, but if you really need a restroom and shower best bet would be to bring your RV, otherwise stay at the state park Birch Creek unit for better amenities. The spots here are hit or miss - Spots 70-74 seem to have the best views but you have to walk a bit to the water.
On the weekends Friday-Saturday lots of folk come by and get rowdy, so around 7PM the warden comes to the park, same thing for on the water, wardens are out there so make sure life jackets and licenses/registrations are up to date because they do ask. Normally they are really nice and its just quick checks, other times they don't even bother - but I know for sure the cops do come at the park like clockwork around 7PM
Very beautiful camping site. Close to college station. You can park and camp anyplace you like. Definitely will camp again soon.
I love this lake. I love this park too. It's June 9th 2021 and the water was pretty high but the water felt great 83 degree temp. It was a beautiful wonderful day.
Boat ramp is ok. One of the few that is still accessible. This park needs some TLC. Roads are rough. Bathrooms in bad shape. The entrance shack is rundown. This could be a really nice park with some work. Staff was friendly.
Had a great time at the lake! We drove right down to beach which was a unique experience. Nice spot for sunset, kayaking, paddle boarding which isnwhwt we had planned. There is a boat launch too and lots of campsites. Brought our dog to the lake for the first time. The most unique thing about the lake is the high stone wall or berm around this end so the beach is down below which makes it very scenic.
