Kimball Bend Park
Kimball Bend Campground is located on Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. The campground offers thirty four 50 amp campsites.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 36 |
Site guide
36 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Inside Loop | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 3 | Yes | |
| 002 | Inside Loop | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 003 | Inside Loop | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 3 | Yes | |
| 004 | Inside Loop | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 3 | Yes | Yes | |
| 005 | Inside Loop | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 3 | Yes | |
| 006 | Inside Loop | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 3 | Yes | |
| 007 | Inside Loop | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 3 | Yes | |
| 008 | Inside Loop | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 3 | Yes | |
| 009 | Inside Loop | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 3 | Yes | |
| 010 | Inside Loop | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 3 | 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 | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 004, 017, 035 are listed accessible |
This year-round campground offers 34 sites with water and electric hookups.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Kopperl, TX, travel north on HWY 56 for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right on HWY 174 and go approximately 2.3 miles. Turn left into the park, just before the HWY 174 bridge. From Cleburne, TX, travel south on HWY 174 for 22 miles. Turn right into the park after you cross the HWY 174 bridge.
| Nearest town | Kopperl, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32.1233° N, 97.4981° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp. Please note that water for this facility is supplied by an onsite Public Water Supply (PWS) and in the event o
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV Rentals USA ↗ | 15.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Covered Grid ↗ | 28.5 mi |
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Kimball Bend Park - Whitney Lake, TX
Worth a stop
The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail is nearby. It allows hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Visitors can travel south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.
- 6.9 miLakeside Village Marina ↗Boat launch
- 12.2 miJuniper Cove Marina ↗Boat launch
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Natural features
The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks at Kimball Bend. The surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees.
Recreation
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish. Visitors enjoy hiking the Chisholm Trail, a historic route followed by upwards of ten million cattle as they traveled northbound from southern Texas to Kansas and adjacent destinations between 1867 and the 1880s. It crosses through the campground and past several historic structures.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Kimball Bend Park?
Sites at Kimball Bend Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Kimball Bend Park?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Kimball Bend Park have?
36 sites, including 36 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Kimball Bend Park?
The longest site here provides 45 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 Kimball Bend Park have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Kimball Bend Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kimball Bend Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Kimball Bend Park?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Kimball Bend Park?
Sites 004, 017, and 035 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 Kimball Bend Park?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Kimball Bend Park?
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Kimball Bend Park?
Kopperl, Texas. The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail is nearby.
Source: Getting there
What if Kimball Bend Park is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Plowman Creek (3.7 mi), Cedron Creek (12 mi), and Mccown Valley (13.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby