Army Corps of Engineers · Whitney Lake · West Whitney, TX

Lofers Bend West

Lofers Bend West Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the Brazos River in Central Texas. Over two million people visit Whitney Lake each year to enjoy the plethora of recreational activities and scenic beauty the lake provides.

Reservable · Recreation.gov 69 sites 45 ft max Electric hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric		45
Tent-only		18
overnight shelter electric		5
group standard electric		1

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

Towing a trailerRear or front mounted accessoriesi

Tow vehicle length, ftTrailer length, ft

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

69 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	Shade	Power	Water / sewer	People / vehicles
W01	ELEC	Electric	Back-in	45	Gravel	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3
W02	ELEC	Electric	Back-in	45	Gravel	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3
W03	ELEC	Electric	Back-in	45	Gravel	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3
W04	ELEC	Electric	Back-in	45	Gravel	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3
W05	ELEC	Electric	Back-in	25	Gravel	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3
W28	ELEC	Electric	Back-in	45	Paved	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3
W29	ELEC	Electric	Back-in	45	Paved	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3
W30	ELEC	Electric	Back-in	45	Paved	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3
W31	ELEC	Electric	Back-in	45	Paved	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3
W32	ELEC	Electric	Back-in	45	Paved	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3

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

The campground offers 51 electric sites, one group site, and one day-use group picnic shelter with water and electric hookups. 23 non-electric sites are available, many of which have water hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a boat ramp and playground.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Whitney Dam, 2 miles from the campground at 574 feet, station USC00419715 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 38 inches a year.

Getting there

From I-35 in Hillsboro, take Hwy 22 west 12 miles to Whitney, continue 7 miles past Whitney, and turn right before dam. Follow park road to 4-way stop. Turn left for West Lofers or right for East Lofers.

Nearest town	West Whitney, Texas
Coordinates	31.8853° N, 97.3611° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump station	Dump station ↗	14.6 mi
RV sales & service	RV sales & service ↗	21.1 mi
Outdoor gear	The Bear Mountain ↗	27.1 mi

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Natural features

The park is situated on the lakeshore among rolling hills covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees. Many deer like to enjoy their stay at Lofers West along with the racoons and foxes.

Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.

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 Lofers Bend West?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lofers Bend West?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Lofers Bend West have?

69 sites, including 45 standard sites with power, 18 tent-only sites, 5 overnight shelter electric, and 1 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Lofers Bend West?

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 Lofers Bend West have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Lofers Bend West?

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a boat ramp and playground.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Lofers Bend West?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lofers Bend West. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lofers Bend West?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.