Kimball Bend Park

About

Kimball Bend Park sits on the north end of Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this campground offers 34 shaded sites arranged in inside and outside loops, each with 50-amp electric and water hookups on gravel pads accommodating RVs up to 45 feet. The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks here, with surrounding rolling hills covered in cedar, live oak, and post oak trees. Recreation centers on the water: boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking are all popular. Anglers target bass, crappie, and catfish. The historic Chisholm Trail crosses through the campground past several historic structures from the cattle-drive era. The nearby 12.5-mile Hopewell Trail offers hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Facilities include flush toilets, hot showers, potable water, a dump station, and a boat ramp. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov. Gates are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Firewood must be purchased locally due to potential burn restrictions.

Directions

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.