Are you looking for a fun summer hangout spot or a place to camp on a long weekend? Look no further than the Brazos River Authority reservoirs, where every park brings its own flavor of fun.
From beaches and playgrounds to hiking trails, fishing piers and campgrounds, there's something for everyone at Possum Kingdom Lake, Lake Granbury or Lake Limestone.
Our parks offer a variety of amenities, including boat ramps, campsites, picnic tables, fire rings, cooking grills and fishing piers. Recreational Vehicles (RVs) are allowed at parks; however, no sewage, electricity, or water hookups are available.
Reservations are not required. Camping and picnicking areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there are no fees for camping or day use this year. Camping at BRA parks is limited to 10 consecutive days, whether at one park or a combination of parks.
Let's look at the variety of amenities offered at each of our lakes.
Possum Kingdom Lake
Possum Kingdom Lake has ten public use areas scattered across much of the shoreline.
Six parks offer overnight camping. Three parks have designated, protected swim areas. The reservoir's Hike and Bike Trails are a popular attraction at Possum Kingdom Lake. You can find hiking trailheads at five of our parks and a printable map here. Two parks have playgrounds for children ages 2 to 12.
- Scenic Cove Campground: 21 campsites, accessible fishing pier, 22 picnic tables with fire pits and cooking grills, boat ramp and 23 designated boat parking spots, restrooms, and a trailhead.
- North D&D: 70 campsites, 36 have sheltered top and slab, 6 RV parking sites, 45 picnic tables with firepits and cooking grills, boat ramp, 17 designated boat parking spaces, designated swim area, playground, restrooms, and showers.
- South D&D: 21 campsites, 14 tables with fire pits and grills, fishing pier, boat ramp, 32 designated boat parking spaces, restrooms, and trailhead.
- Bug Beach: 10 tent campsites with picnic tables, fire pits and cooking grills, boat ramp, parking, restrooms, designated swim area, and trailhead.
- River Park: 10 tent campsites, 9 with picnic tables with fire pits and cooking grills, river access, and restrooms.
- West Side Park: six covered shelters/picnic tables with fire pits and cooking grills, boat ramp, parking, restrooms, trailhead.
- Sandy Beach: day use only, 30 covered shelters with picnic tables and grills, boat ramp, 9 designated boat parking spaces, designated swim area, playground, restrooms, and showers.
- Observation Point: parking, restroom, scenic overlook.
- Downtown PK: picnic areas, parking.
- Public Boat Ramp: boat ramp, 45 designated boat parking spots, and a restroom.
Lake Granbury
Lake Granbury has five public use areas spread across its 121 miles of urban shoreline. Lake Granbury flows through the heart of the City of Granbury, and there is much to see and do in the area.
- Thorp Springs: camping, two picnic tables with cooking grills, boat ramp, 7 designated boat parking spaces, and a restroom.
- Hunter Park: camping, accessible fishing pier, 18 picnic tables, 17 cooking grills, 12 designated boat parking spaces, and restrooms.
- DeCordova Bend Park: camping, accessible fishing pier, 21 picnic tables, 22 cooking grills, boat ramp, 14 designated boat parking spaces, designated swim area, with restrooms.
- Rough Creek Park: day use only, accessible fishing pier, 23 picnic tables and cooking grills, boat ramp, 35 designated boat parking spaces, and restrooms.
- Observation Point: three picnic tables with cooking grills, parking, scenic overlook.
The City of Granbury maintains a public access beach area near downtown. Go here for more information.
Lake Limestone
Lake Limestone offers some of the best fishing in Central Texas. There are four public use areas at Lake Limestone. Two parks, Park #1 and Park #5, are owned and operated by the BRA, and two parks, Park #2 and Park #3, are owned and operated by Limestone County.
- Public Use #1: day use only, 3 swimming/fishing piers, 24 picnic tables, 8 cooking grills, boat ramp, parking, 4 large pavilions, restroom.
- Public Use #2: primitive camping on 17 acres with a 14-day limit, boat ramp, 16 covered picnic tables with cooking grills, parking, and port-a-potty.
- Public Use #3: primitive camping on 25 acres with a 14-day limit, 16 covered picnic tables with cooking grills, 1 pavilion, boat ramp, parking, and port-a-potty.
- Public Use #5: primitive camping on 10 acres, 5 fishing/swimming piers, 44 picnic tables, 8 pavilions, 26 cooking grills, boat ramp, parking, and restrooms.
Whether you are team hammock or team hike, there's a BRA lakeside park that fits your summer vibe perfectly. It's time to find your favorite!