Dana Peak
Dana Peak Campground is located on a peninsula on the shoreline of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas. The lake offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities, including water sports, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, large group pavilions, hunting, fishing and more. The facility is one of only two reservable campgrounds on the lake and often fills up on weekends during summer. Stillhouse Hollow Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Stillhouse Hollow Dam in 1968. The 6,430-acre lake is located 16 miles upstream of the confluence of the Lampasas and Leon Rivers, which flow into the Little River.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 17 |
| Tent-only | 8 |
| tent only electric | 5 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 91 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
31 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche Gap Pavilion | Group Shelter Electric | Paved | Full | 15 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 100 / 40 | Yes | |||
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 64 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 11 | Electric | Back-in | 64 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 12 | Electric | Back-in | 59 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 13 | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 14 | Electric | Pull-through | 91 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 15 | Electric | Back-in | 57 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 16 | Electric | Back-in | 64 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 17 | Electric | Back-in | 75 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 18 | Electric | Back-in | 78 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 16 / 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 8:00 AM, checkout 8:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 91 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 16 is listed accessible |
The campground has more than 30 campsites, including RV and tent sites with electric hookups and eight primitive tent sites. The park offers restrooms with flush toilets and showers, a swimming beach, several picnic sites and a boat ramp. Primitive campsites include a picnic table and a campfire ring with a grill. A group shelter is available by reservation for up to 80 people at a time.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Interstate 35 in Belton, Texas take Highway 190 west to the Simmons Road exit. Cross under the highway and turn west on Farm-to-Market Road 2410. Turn left (south) on Commanche Gap Road and drive for five miles to reach the park.
| Nearest town | Harker Heights, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31.0286° N, 97.6056° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rolling M Trailers ↗ | 15.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Bass Pro Shops ↗ | 32 mi |
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An RV Visit To Dana Peak Park Campground – Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Worth a stop
Within a short drive, the Village of Salado offers golf, art galleries and shopping, among other pastimes. Chalk Ridge Falls Environmental Learning Center is below the Stillhouse Hollow Lake Dam. The center has about five miles of hiking trails, including a one-mile nature trail along the Lampasas River, a spring-fed creek, a waterfall, bridges and several wildlife viewing points. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is located near the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff.
- 1.5 miUnion Grove Boat Ramp Pass ↗Boat launch
- 1.8 miRiver's Bend Day Use Pass ↗Day use
- 7.9 miWestcliff Park - Day Use ↗Day use
- 13.6 miCedar Ridge Park Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- White-Aiken HouseBuilding · Salado · 6.4 mi
- Fowler HouseBuilding · Salado · 6.5 mi
- Capt. Robert Halley HouseBuilding · Salado · 6.7 mi
Natural features
Aside from two campgrounds and a nearby day-use park, very little of the lakeshore is developed. The edges consist of rocky beaches and sandy bluffs. Much of the lake area is forested, though the campground is mostly grassy, flat and open with little to no shade. Most campsites are right along the water's edge; others are within a short walk. The lake has noticeably clear and deep water inhabited by largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and channel catfish. A man-made wetland was constructed on the south shore of the lake, providing an additional 10 acres of wildlife habitat in the area.
Recreation
With 58 miles of shoreline, Stillhouse Hollow Lake is an often uncrowded haven for boaters and fishermen. The campground has a four-lane boat ramp, and visitors who do not have motor boats, canoes or kayaks can rent them nearby. Families can enjoy soaking up the sun, swimming at the beach or exploring the Dana Peak Trails (located just outside the main entrance to the park) by foot, bike or horseback. Birding is a favorite pastime for many visitors with hawks, Great Blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds, bobwhite quail, Rio Grande turkey and even an occasional bald eagle, yielding year-round opportunities for bird sightings.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dana Peak?
Sites at Dana Peak are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Dana Peak?
Check-in 8:00 AM, checkout 8:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Dana Peak have?
34 sites, including 17 standard sites with power, 8 tent-only sites, 5 tent only electric, and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Dana Peak?
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 Dana Peak have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Dana Peak?
The park offers restrooms with flush toilets and showers, a swimming beach, several picnic sites and a boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Dana Peak?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dana Peak. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Dana Peak?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Dana Peak?
Site 16 is 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 Dana Peak?
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 Dana Peak?
With 58 miles of shoreline, Stillhouse Hollow Lake is an often uncrowded haven for boaters and fishermen. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Dana Peak?
Harker Heights, Texas. Within a short drive, the Village of Salado offers golf, art galleries and shopping, among other pastimes.
Source: Getting there