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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 (see
Vicinity Map
).
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 MAY 2023 | |||||
| Current Elevation | Normal Elevation | Currently Releasing | Current Wind Speed | Current Wind Direction | Max Wind Speed (Last 6 Hours) |
| 528.33 ft | 533.00 ft | 25 cfs | 1.05 mph | 75.00 deg ⇒ |
5.77 mph |
| Reservoir Control Section | |||||
Whitney Lake
Fort Worth District Map
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 Jan 31 2023 07:53:22 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)
| LAKE NAME | FACILITY NAME | STATUS | CLOSURE TYPE | CATEGORY | UPDATED DATE | COMMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITNEY LAKE | |||||||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | CEDAR CREEK PARK | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:38:51 AM | Seasonal closure of back loop at Cedar Creek. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | CEDRON CREEK | FULLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:38:42 AM | ||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | KIMBALL BEND | PARTIALLY CLOSED | CONSTRUCTION | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:38:31 AM | BOAT RAMP CLOSED Kimball Bend is open for camping, but the campground boat ramp has been closed due to TXDOT bridge construction. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | LOFERS BEND | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:38:18 AM | ||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | LOFERS EAST | FULLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:38:13 AM | ||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | LOFERS WEST | PARTIALLY CLOSED | DROUGHT | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:38:04 AM | BOAT RAMP CLOSED Lofers Bend West is open for camping, but the campground boat ramp has been closed due to low lake levels. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | MCCOWN VALLEY | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:37:50 AM | ||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | NOLAN RIVER PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:37:52 AM | ||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | PLOWMAN CREEK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:37:47 AM | ||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | RIVERSIDE | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:37:45 AM | No camping. Day use only. | |||
| WHITNEY LAKE | SOLDIERS BLUFF | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:37:41 AM | ||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | STEELE CREEK PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:37:38 AM | ||||
| WHITNEY LAKE | WALLING BEND PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 1/25/2023 10:37:34 AM | ||||
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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