Union Grove
Union Grove Park is located on the southwestern shore 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 simply enjoying the scenery. This facility has RV and tent camping sites with water and electric hookups available. The facility is one of only two reservable campgrounds on the lake. Stillhouse Hollow Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Stillhouse Hollow Dam in 1968.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 27 |
| tent only electric | 10 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 85 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Full | 50/30 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 66 | Paved | Full | 50/30 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | Electric | Back-in | 53 | Paved | Full | 50/30 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | 53 | Paved | Partial | 50/30 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 50/30 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | Electric | Pull-through | 70 | Paved | Full | 50/30 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 07 | Electric | Back-in | 54 | Paved | Partial | 50/30 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 08 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Full | 50/30 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Full | 50/30 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 62 | Paved | Full | 50/30 amp | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | 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 |
| Max vehicle length | 85 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 14T is listed accessible |
The campground has more than 30 campsites, including RV and tent sites with electric hookups and double sites. The park offers restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers, a fishing dock and a boat ramp.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Interstate 35 in Salado, Texas take the Farm-to-Market Road 2484 exit. Travel west on 2484 about five miles to Union Grove Park Road, and turn right into the facility.
| Nearest town | Salado, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31.0108° N, 97.6207° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rolling M Trailers ↗ | 13.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Bass Pro Shops ↗ | 30.7 mi |
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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.
- under 0.1 miUnion Grove Boat Ramp Pass ↗Boat launch
- 1.2 miRiver's Bend Day Use Pass ↗Day use
- 9.4 miWestcliff Park - Day Use ↗Day use
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- White-Aiken HouseBuilding · Salado · 6.3 mi
- Fowler HouseBuilding · Salado · 6.4 mi
- Capt. Robert Halley HouseBuilding · Salado · 6.5 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. Although much of the lake area is forested, the campground has rolling hills that are mostly open with little to no shade. Most campsites have a view of the water, with some right along the shoreline and others within a short walking distance. The lake has noticeably clear and deep water that is inhabited by largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish and many birds. A man-made wetland was constructed on the south shore of the lake to provide an additional 10 acres of wildlife habitat in the lake 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. Birding is also a favorite pastime, 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 Union Grove?
Sites at Union Grove are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Union Grove?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Union Grove have?
40 sites, including 27 standard sites with power and 10 tent only electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Union Grove?
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 Union Grove have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Union Grove?
The park offers restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers, a fishing dock and a boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Union Grove?
Yes, pets are allowed at Union Grove. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Union Grove?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Union Grove?
Site 14T 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 Union Grove?
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 Union Grove?
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 Union Grove?
Salado, Texas. Within a short drive, the Village of Salado offers golf, art galleries and shopping, among other pastimes.
Source: Getting there