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Corps Parks at Somerville Lake

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Somerville Lake offers both RV and tent overnight camping facilities. There are two (2) parks operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, these inlcude Rocky Creek Park and Yegua Creek Park, their information can be found below.

***Camping is permitted in designated areas only.***


The following information pertains only to parks operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Camping Units

(Only two (2) camping units are allowed per site at Yegua and Rocky Creek Parks)

Types of camping units normally used by campers and the kinds expected to occupy campsites at Somerville Lake include:

  • Van - completed van chassis modified in appearance for transportation and recreational purposes

  • Motorhome - recreational camping and travel vehicle built on, or as an integral part of, a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis; may provide kitchen, sleeping, and bathroom facilities; equipped to carry fresh water and sewage

  • Pop-Up Trailer - recreational camping unit designed for temporary living quarters which is mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible sidewalls that fold or recess for towing

  • Pickup Camper - recreational camping unit designed to be loaded onto, or affixed to, the bed or chassis of a truck, constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use

  • Travel Trailer - trailer designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle (auto, van or pickup truck) and of such size and weight as not to require a special highway movement permit; designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use; does not require permanent on-site hook-up

  • The following combinations of structures are allowed on campsites in Corps of Engineers Parks:

  • Two tents

  • One tent and one of the following: van, motorhome, pop-up trailer, pickup camper, travel trailer

  • Two vans (provided they are not both self-contained with appliances or A/C)

  • Two pickup campers (provided that they are not both the large self-contained living quarters type of units with appliances or A/C)

  • ***Under no circumstances are two motorhomes, two travel trailers, two self-contained vans or two self-contained pickup campers to be allowed on the same site.***

    Rocky Creek Park

    Rocky Creek Park is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers year-round. Entrance to the park is controlled with a gate house complex (open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week).

    Physical Address

    10550 Rocky Creek Park Rd., Burton, TX 77835

    Camping Facilities

  • 127 campsites with 20, 30, and 50 amp electric service and water hookups
  • 30 campsites with 20 and 30 amp electric service and water hookups
  • 35 campsites with 20 and 30 amp electric service and water hookups (Tent Only)
  • Other Facilities

  • Restrooms/Showers
  • Group Shelter
  • Playground
  • Nature Trail
  • Boatramp
  • Fees

    Discount Passes

    Reservation Information

    Yegua Creek Park

    Yegua Creek Park is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers year-round. Entrance to the park is controlled with a gate house complex (open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week).

    Physical Address

    12563 Yegua Creek Park Rd., Burton, TX 77835

    Camping Facilities

  • 76 campsites with 20, 30 and 50 amp electric service and water hookups
  • Other Facilities

  • Restrooms/Showers
  • Playground
  • Boatramp
  • Nature Trail
  • Fees

    Discount Passes

    Reservation Information

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