Army Corps of Engineers · Granger Lake · Granger, TX

Wilson H Fox

Wilson H. Fox Park attracts a variety of campers looking for a fun-filled escape. In springtime, the campground is a colorful place covered in a blanket of wildflowers. In the hot summer months, there's no place like a lakeside campsite with a swimming beach, fishing dock and two ramps to set sail or paddle out on the lake.

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Entrance SignEntrance SignSwimbeachWILSON H FOX 2
Photos courtesy of GA Staff, Granger Lake Staff · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric44
overnight shelter electric5
group shelter 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.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
002ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
003ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
004ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
005ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
006ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
007ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
008ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
009ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
010ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 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 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 022, G59 are listed accessible

All sites have water and electric hookups, a covered picnic table and stand up grill. Two playgrounds, two boat ramps and beach access are also onsite.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Wilson H Fox40°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, 3 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 I-35 take Highway 79 east to Highway 95. Go north to FM 1331 then go east on FM 1331 for approximately 7 miles to the entrance of Granger Dam. Turn left and take next left into the park

Nearest townGranger, Texas
Coordinates30.6801° N, 97.3423° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Bastrop 9278

    30 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 ↗18 mi
Outdoor gearBass Pro Shops ↗22 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗31.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

A virtual Tour Of Wilson H Fox Campground On Granger Lake

Worth a stop

The Pecan Grove Wildlife Area is just east of Wilson H. Fox and sits below the dam. It provides plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting, as well as a view above the dam. San Gabriel and Sore Finger Wildlife Areas are also worth a visit.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground is on the shores of Granger Lake, with the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie as a backdrop. Granger Lake is fed by the San Gabriel River and Willis Creek, and was formed in 1980 upon completion of the 16,000 foot long dam.

Recreation

Whether it's sailing, swimming or water skiing, visitors have many options for fun out on the water. Fish for catfish, white bass or crappie. Just beyond the park, archery hunting for feral hogs is allowed year-round.

Guidebooks for Texas

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    Wendel Withrow, 2018
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  • Bob Spain's Canoeing Guide and Favorite Texas Paddling Trails
    Joy Emshoff, 2018
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    Carolyn Tracy and Julie Wernersbach, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Wilson H Fox?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Wilson H Fox?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Wilson H Fox have?

50 sites, including 44 standard sites with power, 5 overnight shelter electric, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Wilson H Fox?

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 Wilson H Fox have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Wilson H Fox?

Yes, pets are allowed at Wilson H Fox. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Wilson H Fox?

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 Wilson H Fox?

Sites 022 and G59 are 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 Wilson H Fox?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE 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 Wilson H Fox?

Whether it's sailing, swimming or water skiing, visitors have many options for fun out on the water. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Wilson H Fox?

Granger, Texas. The Pecan Grove Wildlife Area is just east of Wilson H.

Source: Getting there

What if Wilson H Fox is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Taylor (1.7 mi), Friendship Park (3.5 mi), and Willis Creek (3.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby