Army Corps of Engineers · Waco Lake · Waco, TX

Midway

Midway Park is ideal for families and friends to enjoy sightseeing and water activities, all while staying within the Waco city limits.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
View of Waco Lake from Midway ParkBoat ramp in Midway ParkMidwayPlayground in Midway Park
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Site mix

RV with electric32
Tent-only5
Host/management1
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

37 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01RV electricBack-in87PavedPartial20/30 ampYes / NoLakefront10 / 4Yes
02RV electricBack-in72PavedPartial20/30 ampYes / NoLakefront10 / 4Yes
03RV electricBack-in93PavedPartial20/30 ampYes / NoLakefront20 / 8Yes
04RV electricBack-in105PavedPartial20/30 ampYes / NoLakefront10 / 4Yes
05RV electricBack-in92PavedPartial20/30 ampYes / NoLakefront10 / 4Yes
06RV electricBack-in115PavedPartial20/30 ampYes / NoLakefront10 / 4Yes
07RV electricBack-in89PavedPartial20/30 ampYes / NoLakefront10 / 4Yes
08RV electricBack-in98PavedPartial20/30 ampYes / NoLakefront10 / 4Yes
09RV electricBack-in76PavedPartial20/30 ampYes / No10 / 4Yes
10RV electricBack-in116PavedPartial20/30 ampYes / No20 / 8Yes

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 length60 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 14, 16, 20, 23 and 1 more are listed accessible

Midway Park campground has 37 campsites. There are 32 sites with water and electric hookups, and 11 that also have sewer hookups. The campground has 5 tents sites. Other perks include hot showers, an accessible playground and a boat ramp.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Midway40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 2.72 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.69 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.51 inches of precipitationApril: 3.16 inches of precipitationMay: 4.39 inches of precipitationJune: 3.61 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.85 inches of precipitationAugust: 2.44 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.15 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.30 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.93 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.76 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 47.1°F averageFebruary: 50.9°F averageMarch: 58.0°F averageApril: 65.2°F averageMay: 73.6°F averageJune: 81.2°F averageJuly: 84.8°F averageAugust: 85.1°F averageSeptember: 78.4°F averageOctober: 68.2°F averageNovember: 57.1°F averageDecember: 49.1°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Waco Dam, 5 miles from the campground at 495 feet, station USC00419417 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 38 inches a year.

Getting there

From I-35, take the exit for Hwy 6 N toward Meridian (330B) for about 5 miles. Immediately before crossing the lake, exit right at Midway Park Exit. At the exit, drive under the bridge and the park is a quarter-mile down the east-bound service road.

Nearest townWaco, Texas
Coordinates31.5256° N, 97.2252° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗2.3 mi
Outdoor gearThe Bear Mountain ↗3.1 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗6.2 mi

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Worth a stop

Midway Park is located within the City of Waco and is 10 miles from Magnolia Market. About 15 min from Midway 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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Midway Park is located on the southeast shore of Waco Lake. The lake boasts 79,000 acre feet of water, providing irrigation and drinking water to residents of the Waco area.

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.

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 Midway?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Midway?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Midway?

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Midway have?

38 sites, including 32 RV sites with electric and 5 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Midway?

The longest site here provides 60 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 Midway have hookups?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Midway?

Other perks include hot showers, an accessible playground and a boat ramp.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Midway?

Yes, pets are allowed at Midway. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Midway?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Midway?

Sites 14, 16, 20, and 23 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 5 sites in all. 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 Midway?

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 Midway?

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