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4 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
16 miles north · straight-line distance
City in Travis and Williamson counties in Texas, United States.
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25 miles north · straight-line distance
City in and county seat of Williamson County, Texas, United States.
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29 miles west · straight-line distance
State park in Texas, United States. Day-use capacity is limited; reserve an entry permit before travelling.
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29 miles south · straight-line distance
City in and county seat of Caldwell County, Texas, United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 133 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
22 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
This rugged terrain has spared old Ashe juniper and oak woodlands from logging and shelters some of the best golden-cheeked warbler habitat. The Brazos tributaries to the north cut only shallow canyons.
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26 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (30 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cedar Breaks Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. Recreation Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests.
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26 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Located 4 mi W of Georgetown via FM 2338, the lake is easily accessible from the Austin area. The dam impounds the San Gabriel River in the Hill Country of central Texas.
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26 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (40 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Russell Park is located on the west side of Georgetown Lake, in the Texas Hill Country approximately 25 miles north of Austin. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the San Gabriel River Trail.
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27 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (35 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Jim Hogg Park sits on the north side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. Recreation Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests.
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28 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (32 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Tejas Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin.
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34 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (46 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Taylor Campground, on the banks of Granger Lake, is an excellent lakeside destination for families of all ages. The park pleases nature lovers with its hiking trail and water skiers with its easily accessible boat dock.
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35 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (48 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
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.
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36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (48 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilson H. Fox Park attracts a variety of campers looking for a fun-filled escape. In springtime, the campground is a colorful place covered in a blanket of wildflowers.
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38 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Open to the public March 1981, know as one of the top five crappie/white bass fishing spots in Central Texas.
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39 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (54 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Friendship Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie. In the Spring it offers and exceptional array of wildflowers that blanket the landscape.
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40 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
In the early part of the 19th century, the lower Guadalupe River Basin, below the current location of Canyon Lake, had been especially subject to serious flooding. Congress authorized in the 1940's the construction of Canyon Lake Dam.
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40 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (58 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
North Park is only open Friday at 3pm until Sunday at 2pm April 1 - Sept 30. The Park is a primitive campground and each site comes with a picnic table, grill, fire ring, and access to the lake.
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41 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (60 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Potters Creek Park is situated on the northern shore of Canyon Lake in the rolling hill country of South Central Texas. Cool breezes off the lake create a pleasant environment for relaxing in this scenic area.
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43 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (69 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cranes Mill Park is located on a long peninsula on the southwestern shore of Canyon Lake in Texas Hill Country, halfway between Austin and San Antonio.
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50 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (59 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Union Grove Park is located on the southwestern shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas.
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51 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (68 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Dana Peak Campground is located on a peninsula on the shoreline of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas.
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53 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (67 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Stillhouse Park is a day use area that has two reservable group pavilions along the shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas.
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53 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Historical sites include the Stage Coach Inn in nearby Salado. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is located near the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff.
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58 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Historical sites include the old "Charter Oak" on the Leon River, near the City of Belton, and the Stage Coach Inn in nearby Salado. Tour Miller Springs Nature Area located below Belton Dam.
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58 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (65 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Belton Lakeview Park has two reservable group day-use areas along the lower shore of Belton Lake, providing some of the best fishing and boating in Central Texas.
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58 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (68 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Westcliff Park is a day-use area and campground located on the southwestern shore of Belton Lake.
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59 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (66 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Live Oak Ridge campground is located at Belton Lake close by the dam and the city of Belton.
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60 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (68 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Temples Lake Park is a day-use facility with over 60 picnic sites and one reservable group area on the southern shore of Belton Lake.
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63 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (71 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cedar Ridge Park campground is located on the Northern side of Belton Lake. This year-round campground accommodates both tents and RVs and has several sites with screened shelters for those who do not have camping equipment.
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67 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (75 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
White Flint Park is located at Belton Lake, which provides some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Central Texas.
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68 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (77 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Winkler Park is a small, primitive campground on the northern shore of Belton Lake in Central Texas.
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71 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (91 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Rocky Creek Park is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, swimming, nature trails and much more for registered campers only.
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72 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (97 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Yegua Creek is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, nature trails and much more for registered campers only.
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73 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Nearby points of interest include Bluebonnet Trails, Independence Day Trek and Salt Grass Trek.
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79 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s.
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95 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The largest lake in the United States to be located entirely within a single city's municiple boundaries.
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99 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1972 to provide habitat for one of the last populations of the critically endangered Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken , a ground-dwelling grouse of the coastal prairie…
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110 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
There are 10 Corps of Engineers parks, one state park, and three additional parks managed by Hill County or private individuals. Equestrian riders have a great place to explore rolling hills and woods in the McCown Valley Equestrian Area.
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117 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This 3,280-acre lake is located on Aquilla and Hackberry Creeks.
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118 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Lake Texana is formed by Palmetto Bend Dam which is feature of the Palmetto Bend Project . The lake provides over 11,000 acres of water surface and 125 miles of shoreline. Accessible from numerous roads.
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123 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Located in historic territory of the Comanche Indians, Proctor Lake offers a wide variety of activities both on and off the water.
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130 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Navarro Mills Lake holds the state record white crappie at 4lbs 9 ounces.
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133 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
These normally dry reservoirs are on the west side of Houston on both sides of I-10 at TX6. They contain the largest municipal park in the Nation and provide a unique recreational experience for the metropolitan area.
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133 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Choke Canyon Dam and and reservoir are features of the Nueces River Project . The reservoir provides a water supply for Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 28, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Round Rock, Georgetown, Pedernales Falls State Park, Lockhart. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
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Recreation.gov lists 23 campgrounds within 72 miles, including Cedar Breaks Park (26 miles north), Russell Park (26 miles north), Jim Hogg Park (27 miles north). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.
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