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Welcome to Whitney Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth
District, welcomes you to Whitney Lake in Central Texas. Whitney
Lake is located
on the main stem of the Brazos River. The Whitney Lake Dam and
Powerhouse are
located approximately 5.5 miles southwest of Whitney, 30 miles north
of
Waco, and 65 miles southwest of Fort Worth.
Our missions are: to provide flood control for the Brazos River
Watershed, supply reliable and renewable power and energy, and
provide
recreation opportunities for some of the best fishing, camping, and
boating in Texas. Come out and visit us and remember to wear your
life jacket!
Lake Elevation / Gate Opening Information
Whitney Lake
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Whitney Lake Office
285 CR 3602
Clifton, TX 76634
Email Address
Hours: M-F 8am - 4:30pm
Phone: (254) 622-3332
Fax: (254) 622-3243
Camping Reservations:
1-877-444-6777
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Latest News and Updates
ATTENTION:
Whitney Lake no longer accepts cash payments for any USACE operated campground or boat ramp. If you need assistance, please contact us at (254)622-3332. We appreciate your cooperation.
For information on Mobility Assistance Device use in Corps Parks, please read the Policy here . For more information or to be issued a permit please contact the lake Manager.
Facility Closure Report
This report last updated on Tue May 06 2025 12:12:17 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)
| LAKE NAME | FACILITY NAME | STATUS | CLOSURE TYPE | CATEGORY | UPDATED DATE | COMMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITNEY LAKE | |||||||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | CEDAR CREEK PARK | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:43:34 PM | The boat ramp is closed due to flooding. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | CEDRON CREEK | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:44:03 PM | The boat ramp is closed due to flooding. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | KIMBALL BEND | PARTIALLY CLOSED | CONSTRUCTION | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:44:19 PM | Park is open for camping. Boat ramp remains closed due to SH 174 bridge construction. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | LOFERS BEND | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:44:45 PM | Some picnic sites are closed due to flooding. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | LOFERS EAST | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:45:18 PM | The boat ramps and sites 37-38 are closed due to flooding. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | LOFERS WEST | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:53:24 PM | ||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | MCCOWN VALLEY | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:54:45 PM | Sites 43-44, 52-53, 55-60, all picnic sites, and the swim beach are closed due to flooding. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | NOLAN RIVER PARK | FULLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:55:00 PM | ||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | PLOWMAN CREEK | FULLY CLOSED | OTHER | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:55:15 PM | Plowman Creek closed due to water well issue. Working to resolve ASAP. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | RIVERSIDE | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:56:31 PM | The access ramp is closed do to flood water release. No camping. Day use only. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | SOLDIERS BLUFF | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:58:43 PM | Some picnic sites are closed due to flooding. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | STEELE CREEK PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:59:02 PM | ||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | WALLING BEND PARK | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 5/6/2025 1:59:42 PM | One boat ramp is closed due to flooding. One boat ramp remains open. | |||
For all Park facility closure information click here.
Lake Activity Permit Application
Press Release regarding Whitney Lake Releases. Click here.
Zebra Mussels Invading Texas Lakes- Click here for more information about zebra mussels.
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