Airport Park
The year-round campground at Airport Park is perfectly located between Waco Lake and the Waco Airport. Campers can look south and view the pristine waters of the lake, or look north and watch airplanes take off and land.
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Site mix
| RV with electric | 46 |
| Tent-only | 14 |
| overnight shelter electric | 8 |
| group standard electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 6 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
69 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Shelter with 7 RV sites 37-43 | Group Shelter with 7 RV sites 37-43 | Group Standard Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / Yes | Lakefront | 80 / 30 | Yes | Yes | |
| 001 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | Paved | Partial | 20 amp | Yes / No | 10 / 4 | Yes | ||||
| 002 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | Paved | Partial | 20 amp | Yes / No | 10 / 4 | Yes | ||||
| 003 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | Partial | 20 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 10 / 4 | Yes | ||||
| 004 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | None | 20 amp | Yes / No | 10 / 4 | Yes | |||||
| 005 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | Partial | 20 amp | Yes / No | 10 / 4 | Yes | |||||
| 006 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | Partial | 20 amp | Yes / No | 10 / 4 | Yes | |||||
| 007 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | Partial | 20 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 10 / 4 | Yes | ||||
| 008 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | Partial | 20 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 10 / 4 | Yes | ||||
| 009 | Sites 1 - 27 | RV electric | Pull-through | 88 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / Yes | Lakefront | 10 / 4 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 65 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites Group Shelter with 7 RV sites 37-43, 036, 057, 060 are listed accessible |
Airport Park has 46 sites with 50-amp electric and water hookups, and 22 of these also have sewer hookups. There are 8 screen shelters with electrical outlets and water. Fourteen tent-only campsites without electric are also available. A group camping shelter is available for reservation, and comes with electric, sewer and water hookups. It is equipped with a six-foot grill, 12-foot serving bar, and pavillion with picnic tables. There are eight campsites with electric and water hookups, and six of these have sewer hookups. The group camping area fits about 80 guests.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From I-35, take the Lake Shore Drive exit (Exit 339) and drive west to Steinbeck Bend Road. Turn right and proceed to second stop light. At the intersection with FM 1637 (China Spring Highway) turn right. Go to next stop light (Flat Rock Road). Turn left and drive approximately 1 mile to Skeet Eason Road. Turn left and drive about 0.5 mile.
| Nearest town | Waco, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31.6102° N, 97.2366° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 4.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | The Bear Mountain ↗ | 6.9 mi |
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Worth a stop
Airport Park is located within the City of Waco and is 10 miles from Magnolia Market. About 15 min from Airport Park, Waco Lake Wetlands offers educational tours that take visitors through a six-acre nursery of aquatic plants and more than 130 species of birds. Cameron Park Zoo is also located nearby.
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Natural features
Airport Park is on the northern banks of Waco Lake, near the dam. The lake is primarily fed by the Bosque River, which runs for 115 miles through central Texas.
Recreation
The main lake shoreline has a large amount of submerged timber, which typically holds fish year-round. Anglers will find plenty of catfish, crappie, large and smallmouth bass as well as sunfish. A boat ramp and dock help visitors enjoy the lake.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Airport Park?
Sites at Airport Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Airport Park?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Airport Park have?
75 sites, including 46 RV sites with electric, 14 tent-only sites, 8 overnight shelter electric, and 1 group standard electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Airport Park?
The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Airport Park have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Airport Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Airport Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Airport Park?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Airport Park?
Sites Group Shelter with 7 RV sites 37-43, 036, 057, and 060 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Airport Park?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Airport Park?
The main lake shoreline has a large amount of submerged timber, which typically holds fish year-round. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Airport Park?
Waco, Texas. Airport Park is located within the City of Waco and is 10 miles from Magnolia Market.
Source: Getting there
What if Airport Park is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Reynolds Creek (2.7 mi), Speegleville Park (4 mi), and Midway (5.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby