CAMPING
Camping Reservations:
1-877-444-6777

Contact Information

Waco Lake
Fort Worth District Map
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Waco Lake Office
3801 Zoo Park Dr.
Waco, TX 76708
Email Address

Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Phone: (254) 756-5359
Fax: (254) 756-3433

LINKS

US Army Corps of Engineers Home Page.

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Welcome to Waco Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District welcomes you to Waco Lake, located in Waco, Texas. Our mission: supply water to the city of Waco and surrounding areas; to provide flood control to the Waco area, and to offer some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Texas. For more detailed information on the lake click here.

Veiw of Taniter Gates from trail


Seven Ways to Stay Water Safe

    • Swim in designated areas
    • Wear a life jacket
    • Always swim with a buddy
    • Do not overestimate your swimming ability
    • Never Swim to a buoy or swim after a floatable toy
    • Learn to swim
    • Never swim or supervise swimmers under the influence of alcohol

Did you know that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the leading provider of outdoor recreation on all Federally-managed public lands in the United States? With a recreation base that is primarily built around water, the Corps has a dedicated focus on water safety.  The pages of the following web site will provide you with the opportunity to view current water safety materials available through the Corps program, as well as offer tips on programming, help you find a local point of contact and offer some useful downloadable information. Click here for the US Army Corps of Engineer's water safety web page.


Lake Elevation / Gate Opening Information
Waco Lake
23 OCT 2021
Current Elevation Normal Elevation Currently Releasing Current Wind Speed Current Wind Direction Max Wind Speed (Last 6 Hours)
460.70 ft 462.00 ft 20 cfs 9.37 mph 165.00 deg
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17.54 mph
Reservoir Control Section    
 

Latest News and Updates

ATTENTION:

Waco Lake no longer accepts cash payments for any USACE operated campground or boat ramp. If you need assistance, please contact us at (254) 399-9042. We appreciate your cooperation.


Fort Worth District Lake Facility Closures

Facility Closure Report

This report last updated on Wednesday October 06 2021 17:33:57

LAKE NAME FACILITY NAME STATUS CLOSURE TYPE CATEGORY UPDATED DATE COMMENTS
WACO LAKE
WACO LAKE AIRPORT BEACH & DAY USE PARTIALLY CLOSED FLOOD PARK 7/23/2021 9:08:58 AM Boat ramp open. Beach closed.
WACO LAKE AIRPORT PARK FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 7/23/2021 9:09:27 AM
WACO LAKE BOSQUE PARK FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 7/23/2021 9:09:36 AM
WACO LAKE FLATROCK ACCESS FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 7/23/2021 9:09:40 AM
WACO LAKE KOEHNE PARK FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 7/23/2021 9:09:46 AM
WACO LAKE LACY POINT ACCESS AREA FULLY OPEN NONE ACCESS POINT 7/23/2021 9:09:49 AM
WACO LAKE MIDWAY PARK FULLY CLOSED CONSTRUCTION PARK 10/4/2021 8:13:51 AM Midway Park is closed October - November for Construction.
WACO LAKE REYNOLDS CREEK PARK PARTIALLY CLOSED SEASONAL PARK 10/4/2021 8:14:44 AM Camping is closed for season. Day use and equestrian camping remains open.
WACO LAKE SPEEGLEVILLE CAMPGROUND FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 7/23/2021 9:09:55 AM
WACO LAKE TWIN BRIDGES DAY USE AREA FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 7/23/2021 9:09:57 AM Back beach closed.
WACO LAKE WACO DAM FULLY OPEN NONE ACCESS POINT 7/23/2021 9:10:04 AM
             

All District Park Closure Information


ZEBRA MUSSELS

Zebra mussels have been found in Waco Lake. However, steps are being taken to prevent the mussels from taking over the lake. And for now, it might be working. Learn how to stop the spread of Zebra Mussels in Texas lakes and rivers.

WACO LAKE FISH RECORDS

bosque fishermen

Think you've caught the big one? To find out if the fish you caught is a Waco Lake record, check the following Texas Parks and Wildlife web page for the Waco Lake records.

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