Lake Brownwood State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $5 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 87 campsitesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(325) 784-5223
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Facility ClosuresAug. 18, 2025 - The Rec Hall, group lodges, cabins and Lakeside Trail are closed for renovations. Renovations are expected to take about 18 months.… (more)
Aug. 18, 2025 - The Rec Hall, group lodges, cabins and Lakeside Trail are closed for renovations. Renovations are expected to take about 18 months. Watch for road closures and follow signs for your safety. Park Closures The park will be closed on the following dates: • 2 p.m. on Dec. 4 to 2 p.m. on Dec. 9 • 2 p.m. on Jan. 3 to 2 p.m. on Jan. 8 Only permitted hunters will be allowed on these dates. Contact the park for more information. Check back for updates to these alerts.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Brown County, about 10 miles north of Brownwood, Lake Brownwood State Park covers about 1,423 acres.
Visitors come for historic sites, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 87 campsites across 6 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open daily, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. We often reach capacity, and recommend reservations for both camping and day use. To guarantee entry, reserve passes online or by calling the customer service center before you visit.
Summer for all facilities: Weekends and holidays for cabins and lodges
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and are not permitted in any buildings at Texas State Parks. Some parks restrict pets on certain trails.
Statewide rule from Texas's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult | $5 |
| Child 12 Years and Under | Free |
Official wording
• Adult: $5 Daily • Child 12 Years and Under: Free • Group - Adult: Contact the Park
Texas park passes
- Texas State Parks Pass — $70 per year. Free entry for the holder and guests at the state parks it covers, plus camping and store discounts; a second pass for someone at the same address is $25 Details
- Texas Parklands Passport. Discounted or free entry for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and Gold Star family members Details
From the Texas state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- Recommended
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
We often reach capacity, and recommend reservations for both camping and day use.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Hookup Campsites Two vehicles (a trailer counts as a vehicle) can park at a campsite. Excess vehicles must park in an overflow area at a fee of $5 per vehicle, per night. | 20 | Water; Sewer hookup; 50/30/20-amp electricShowersPicnic tableFire ring with grillIn Council Bluff area | $30 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Electricity (Willow Point) Campsite #11 has some wheelchair accessible features and is near the accessible bathrooms. Two vehicles (a trailer counts as a vehicle) can park at a campsite. Excess vehicles must park in an overflow area at a fee of $5 per vehicle, per night. | 35 | Water; 50/30/20-amp electricShowersPicnic tableTent padFire ring with grillIn Willow Point area | $25 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Electricity (Comanche Trails) Maximum trailer/RV length is 27 feet. Two vehicles (a trailer counts as a vehicle) can park at a campsite. Excess vehicles must park in an overflow area at a fee of $5 per vehicle, per night | 11 | Water; 30/20-amp electricShowersPicnic tableLantern postFire ring with grillIn Comanche Trails area | $20 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Electricity (Tent Only | Comanche Trails) Two vehicles (a trailer counts as a vehicle) can park at a campsite. Excess vehicles must park in an overflow area at a fee of $5 per vehicle, per night | 9 | Water; 30/20-amp electricShowersPicnic tableFire ring with grillIn Comanche Trails area | $18 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Water These are tent-only sites; no RVs allowed. Water spigots are in the area, not at each site. | 12 | Water nearbyShowersPicnic tableFire ringLantern postIn Willow Point area | $15 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Excess Occupancy Fee Must be approved, prior to arrival, by the park manager. | — | $10 Daily Plus daily entrance fee |
Camping details from the park
Campsites: Choose from water-only tent sites and sites with water and electricity. We also have 20 full hookup sites and 10 screened shelters.
Cabins & lodges: Reserve a two-person or four-person cabin, or go big and rent a lodge. Lodges hold from four to 26 people. Some cabins and lodges have views of the lake.
If you are planning a group event, read our event planning tips before making reservations.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingHistoric sites and toursFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSwimmingCampingWinter sports
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Wi-Fi
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Glamping or camper cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 200 State Highway Park Road 15
Brownwood, TX 76801 - Nearest town
- Brownwood — about 10 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 31.8570, -99.0286
- Phone
- (325) 784-5223
- LakeBrownwoodSP@tpwd.texas.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Texas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (embedded park data)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology