Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)

Summary

Rocky Creek Park is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas, offering campers many outdoor recreation opportunities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The campground has 192 sites, two boat ramps, and a group picnic shelter, plus flush toilets, showers, picnic tables, and fire rings. Visitors can also explore Yegua Creek Park near the lake or visit nearby Somerville City for restaurants and shops.

Overview

Rocky Creek Park is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, swimming, nature trails and much more for registered campers only.

Recreation

Somerville Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Water sports, hiking and biking are popular activities. The lake is great for crappie, catfish, white, hybrid-striped and largemouth bass fishing, with catches weighing up to 10 or more pounds.

Facilities

Rocky Creek Campground offers 192 sites: 30 sites have 30-amp electrical hookups, 127 sites have 50-amp hookups and 35 tent sites have 30-amp hookups. Flush toilets and showers are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings. Two boat ramps, group picnic shelter, and dump station are located on-site.

Group Pavilion is made by reservation only.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on a peninsula on scenic Somerville Lake. Some large trees cover the grounds, offering limited shade. Pelicans and other waterfowl frequent the shoreline.

Nearby Attractions

Yegua Creek Park is nearby, offering additional access to Somerville Lake and all its great water activities.

The city of Somerville, Texas is less than 10 miles from Rocky Creek, offering restaurants and shops.