U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Group Camping Areas

Group Camping Areas

Willis Creek Park

If you prefer a secluded spot away from a busy campground, this group shelter is perfect for you. This group shelter offers both day use or overnight tent camping, with plenty of shade trees. This group shelter is located on the edge of the lake and is perfect for those interested in fishing or just walking on the waters edge. There are three large picnic tables located under a 36 X 20 covered shelter. There is one large upright grill, two small covered upright grills, a fire ring, drinking fountain, flag pole, water hydrant, overhead lights and electrical outlets. There is one restroom facility adjacent to parking lot.

Occupancy: No more than 50 people without a special event permit.

Parking: Twenty (20) spaces within walking distance (Approximately 75 yards) from the group shelter.

Rental Time: 10:00am - 10:00am
(This includes boat ramp fee.)

If you are interested in playing a challenging game of sand volleyball or horseshoes, contact the gate attendant for volleyball and net, or horseshoes at no extra charge.

*NEW* For reservations starting after 30 SEP 06 You will need to contact the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Reservations must be 4 to 360 days in advance.

Friendship Park

This group shelter offers both day use or overnight tent camping, with plenty of shade trees. There are three large picnic tables located under a 36 X 20 covered shelter that has disabled access. There is one large upright grill, two small covered/open upright grills, a fire ring, water hydrant, overhead lights and electrical outlets. The restroom facility for this shelter is located in the picnic area approximately 230 yards away.

Occupancy: No more than 50 people without a special event permit.

Parking: Twenty (20) spaces are located adjacent to the group shelter. Ten (10) additional spaces are located a tenth of a mile South of the shelter in the overflow parking lot. A short trail connects the parking lot with the shelter.

Rental Time: 10:00am - 10:00am

Rental includes boat ramp and swim beach fee.

If you are interested in playing a challenging game of sand volleyball or horseshoes, contact the gate attendant for volleyball and net, or horseshoes at no extra charge.

You can reserve the group shelter by calling 512/859-2668.

When calling, please have the following information on hand: Date of reservation, name, address, telephone number and number of people in your group.