Army Corps of Engineers · Granger Lake · Granger, TX

Willis Creek

Willis Creek is the ideal place for campers looking for a variety of accommodations. A group campground and five equestrian sites are available, in addition to a row of standard camping sites. Granger Lake is a popular recreational destination, especially for boating and fishing. In fact, it's one of the best lakes in the region for crappie and white bass fishing.

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Willis Creek ParkWillis Creek GatehouseWillis CreekWillis Creek 2
Photos courtesy of GA Staff, Willis Creek Gatehouse · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric27
Equestrian16
group standard electric1
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 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
1EquestrianNo
2EquestrianNo
3EquestrianNo
4EquestrianNo
5EquestrianNo
6EquestrianNo
7EquestrianNo
8EquestrianNo
9EquestrianNo
01ElectricBack-in50Paved30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite 17 is listed accessible

Equestrian sites do not have electric or water hookups. Standard sites are equipped with 20/30 electrical. Four of the standard sites are equipped with sewer drops at the campsites. The group campsite fits 50 people and is equipped with water and 20 amp electric. No RV hookups are available at the group shelter.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Willis Creek40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 2.59 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.17 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.90 inches of precipitationApril: 2.68 inches of precipitationMay: 4.95 inches of precipitationJune: 3.45 inches of precipitationJuly: 2.04 inches of precipitationAugust: 2.43 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.29 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.37 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.42 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.86 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 49.0°F averageFebruary: 53.0°F averageMarch: 59.9°F averageApril: 66.8°F averageMay: 74.4°F averageJune: 81.0°F averageJuly: 84.2°F averageAugust: 84.6°F averageSeptember: 78.9°F averageOctober: 69.1°F averageNovember: 58.8°F averageDecember: 50.6°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Granger Dam, 5 miles from the campground at 555 feet, station USC00413686 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 35 inches a year.

Getting there

From Interstate 35, take Highway 95. Go north on Highway 95 to County Road 346. Turn right on County Route 346 and go 4 miles to the park entrance. Follow signs.

Nearest townGranger, Texas
Coordinates30.6958° N, 97.4014° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Bastrop 9278

    32 mi from the campground · 85 acres · 0% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceMVP Trailer Sales ↗14.3 mi
Outdoor gearBass Pro Shops ↗19.2 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗29.9 mi

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Explore

Video

Camping Willis Creek Park On Granger Lake, Granger Texas

Worth a stop

The Pecan Grove Wildlife Area, San Gabriel Wildlife Area, Sore Finger Wildlife Area, and Willis Creek Wildlife Area border the lake. Bring binoculars for birding opportunities.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Granger Lake, formed by a dam completed in 1980, is fed by the San Gabriel River and Willis Creek. The campground sits on the Willis Creek arm of the lake. The maximum surface area of the lake is 11,000 acres and the shoreline is surrounded by the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie.

Recreation

Boating and fishing are the most popular activities for campers. Horseback riders have six trails to explore in the Willis Creek Equestrian Area, ranging from 1 to 5.5 miles in length.

Guidebooks for Texas

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Willis Creek?

Sites at Willis 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 Willis Creek?

Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Willis Creek have?

44 sites, including 27 standard sites with power, 16 equestrian sites, and 1 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Willis Creek?

The longest site here provides 50 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 Willis Creek have hookups?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Willis Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Willis Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Willis Creek?

Site 17 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 Willis Creek?

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 Willis Creek?

Boating and fishing are the most popular activities for campers. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Willis Creek?

Granger, Texas. The Pecan Grove Wildlife Area, San Gabriel Wildlife Area, Sore Finger Wildlife Area, and Willis Creek Wildlife Area border the lake.

Source: Getting there

What if Willis Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Taylor (3.1 mi), Wilson H Fox (3.7 mi), and Friendship Park (4.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby