Army Corps of Engineers · Proctor Lake · Comanche, TX

Copperas Creek

Copperas Creek Park is nestled within the beautiful Cross Timbers Region of Texas and located on the southwestern side of Proctor Lake. Copperas Creek appeals to sportsmen, birdwatchers, naturalists or those simply wanting to relax in the outdoors.

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Site mix

Standard with electric67
group standard electric2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 110 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

69 sites in 8 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehicles
G1EastGroup Standard ElectricBack-in70PavedPartial30 ampYes / –100 / 26
01L#1ElectricBack-in47PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2
02L#1ElectricBack-in63PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2
03L#1ElectricBack-in53PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2
04L#1ElectricBack-in70PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2
05L#1ElectricBack-in40PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes16 / 4
06L#1ElectricPull-throughPavedFull50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2
07L#1ElectricBack-in60PavedFull50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2
08L#1ElectricBack-in30PavedFull50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2
09L#1ElectricBack-in65PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2

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

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length150 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

Copperas Creek provides 67 campsites and two group shelters during the summer (April - September); and 30 campsites and one group shelter during the winter (October - March). Campsites are equipped with electric hookups ranging from 50 amp, 30 amp, and 20 amp; water hookups; sewer; and a covered picnic table. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station thus creating a comfortable camping environment for visitors.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Copperas Creek40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 1.72 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.08 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.54 inches of precipitationApril: 2.45 inches of precipitationMay: 4.43 inches of precipitationJune: 3.98 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.78 inches of precipitationAugust: 2.32 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.03 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.58 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.09 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.78 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 46.5°F averageFebruary: 50.3°F averageMarch: 58.2°F averageApril: 65.8°F averageMay: 73.7°F averageJune: 81.1°F averageJuly: 84.5°F averageAugust: 84.5°F averageSeptember: 77.5°F averageOctober: 67.4°F averageNovember: 57.1°F averageDecember: 48.4°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Proctor Rsvr, 1 mile from the campground at 1,221 feet, station USC00417300 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 32 inches a year.

Getting there

From Comanche, Texas, take HWY 67/377 northeast for 5 miles, then turn left on FM 2861. Follow for 2.5 miles to the park entrance. Park entrance is on the North side of FM 2861.

Nearest townComanche, Texas
Coordinates31.9667° N, 98.5042° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗0.2 mi
RV sales & serviceBayer RV ↗14.6 mi
Outdoor gearCarbon Ag & Outdoors ↗28.3 mi

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Copperas Creek Campground - Proctor Lake, TX

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Natural features

Large, open grassy areas; Cottonwoods; Black Willow; and Cypress trees characterize the campground: Some campsites have shade and the lake views are plentiful.

Recreation

Copperas Creek offers families and friends with an excellent venue to enjoy the outdoors. The park offers overnight camping as well as a day-use area for picnicing and several swim beaches for folks to soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful lake water. Fishing is Proctor Lake's main attraction: anglers enjoy the lake's tremendous populations of Bass, Crappie, and Catfish. The lake is also recognized as one of the best Hybrid Striped Bass fishing areas in the state. Copperas Creek offers three boat ramps that provides guests with easy access to the lake. Also, two fishing docks are located within the park and one fishing platform located in deep water and immediately in front of the Proctor Lake dam. High Point Park, located adjacent to Sowell Creek Park on FM 1496 (31.999944, -98.470486), offers more than 10 miles of hiking and equestrian trails.

Nearby

The surrounding towns of Comanche, De Leon, and Dublin offers historical attractions, antique stores. museums, events and more.

Guidebooks for Texas

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  • Best Tent Camping: Texas
    Wendel Withrow, 2018
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  • Bob Spain's Canoeing Guide and Favorite Texas Paddling Trails
    Joy Emshoff, 2018
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  • Swimming Holes of Texas
    Carolyn Tracy and Julie Wernersbach, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Copperas Creek?

Sites at Copperas Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Copperas Creek?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Copperas Creek have?

69 sites, including 67 standard sites with power and 2 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Copperas Creek?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Copperas Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Copperas Creek?

Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station thus creating a comfortable camping environment for visitors.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Copperas Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Copperas Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Copperas Creek?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Copperas Creek?

Copperas Creek offers families and friends with an excellent venue to enjoy the outdoors. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Copperas Creek?

Comanche, Texas. The surrounding towns of Comanche, De Leon, and Dublin offers historical attractions, antique stores.

Source: Getting there

What if Copperas Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Promontory (1.2 mi), Sowell Creek (3.1 mi), and Plowman Creek (59.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby