Not only does the Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway border large portions of the lake's north and south shores, but it contains more than 20 miles of hiking, biking and horse trails, a 350-acre pond and a variety of campsites. The park has 100 developed campsites for RVs, tents and equestrian use that have electrical and water hookups and modern bathrooms with showers. The park also has 10 walk-in sites with water and 10 equestrian sites with water. For the minimalist, the park's 50 walk-in sites provide a primitive camping experience without the luxuries of potable water and bathroom; campers must hike anywhere from 2.5 to 10 miles to reach these sites.
Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway
Birch Creek
14222 Park Road 57
Somerville, TX 77879
979-535-7763
tpwd.state.tx.us
Lake Somerville Marina & Campground in Brenham puts guests directly at the lake. The campground offers 96 sites with 30- or 50-amp electrical service and water hookups as well as 40 primitive sites. Each site can hold one camper or two cars. The campground has a public bathroom and shower house as well as two RV dump stations. The marina has a boat ramp launch and a general store that sells hunting and fishing licenses, bait, camping and fishing equipment, food and drinks. Guests can rent jet skis and boat slips.
Lake Somerville Marina & Campground
505 Marina Drive
Brenham, TX 77833
979-289-2321
lakesomervillemarina.com
Big Creek Marina covers 150 acres of lakeside property, with more than 50 of those designated for primitive tent camping. The campground's more developed sites feature space for one RV or one tent and have 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups. Guests can also stay in one of the resort's cabins, some of which are located along the waterfront, which feature amenities like heating and air-conditioning, kitchen appliances and utensils, and linens and pillows. The resort has a fishing pier, a beach area with swimming, nature trails and a bath house.
Big Creek Marina
P.O. Box 418
Park Road 4
Lyons, Texas 77863
866-596-1616
big-creek-marina.com
