Sowell Creek
Quick Facts
1,178 ftPrice
$24 - $190/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
61 campsites
Season
Open from April 1 to...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
1,178 ftPrice
$24 - $190/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
61 campsites
Season
Open from April 1 to...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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What Campers Say
Satisfactory
Based on 437 reviews
185 Google reviews
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"User reviews for Sowell Creek are mixed, with positive comments highlighting its quiet, spacious campsites and fishing opportunities. Negative feedback often revolves around restroom cleanliness, lack of maintenance, and rule enforcement."
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Sowell Creek
2180 FM 2861
Best Time to Camp at Sowell Creek
Experience the magic of Texas seasons at Sowell Creek Park, where spring wildflowers paint the landscape and fall brings crisp mornings perfect for lakeside coffee. The gentle temperatures of these shoulder seasons create ideal conditions for outdoor adventures, while summer transforms the park into a water lover's paradise despite the Texas heat. Even winter visits reward hardy campers with peaceful solitude and crystalline skies, though occasional freezing temperatures remind visitors to pack accordingly.
Peak season offers boating/fishing but summer reviews note maintenance issues (tall grass, restrooms).
Fall brings crisp mornings, pleasant conditions and positive visitor notes in later peak season.
Spring wildflowers, pleasant temperatures and opening April 1 make spring attractive.
Park is closed Jan–Mar; winter-season camping is not available.
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: April 01 - September 30 (Peak Season); October 01 - December 31 (Later Peak Season).. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: Open from April 1 to December 31 annually.
- Current Alerts: Burn bans are frequent, and some reviews have reported closures due to flooding.
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