The Trailway from the Birch Creek Unit is open to the Newman’s Bottom Bridge providing approximately seven miles of one-way access. Equestrian use is permitted on The Trailway only. Equestrian users must check-in at the park HQs upon arrival to provide a current, negative Coggins test for each horse. Fish cleaning facilities are not available; please remove fish remains from the park.
Lake Somerville State Park Birch Creek, TX
216 Ratings
Current Category: Camping
See also: Tours, Day Passes
Book a Site at Lake Somerville State Park Birch Creek, TX
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102 site(s) found
102 site(s) found
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Booking Window
Campsite Electric
Thu Apr 25 2024 - Tue Sep 24 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 5 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite Equestrian with Water
Thu Apr 25 2024 - Tue Sep 24 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 5 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Wed Apr 24 2024 - Fri May 24 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 1 Month(s) in advance.
Group Camp
Thu Apr 25 2024 - Thu Apr 24 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Thu Apr 25 2024 - Thu Apr 24 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri Mar 01 2024
Sat Nov 30 2024
Non Peak
Sun Dec 01 2024
Fri Feb 28 2025
Peak
Sat Mar 01 2025
Sun Nov 30 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Backpacking
- Biking - Mountain
- Bird Watching
- Boat Dock
- Boat Ramp
- Boating
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Fishing Equipment Loaners
- Group Day-use Facilities
- Headquarters/Ranger Station
- Hiking
- Horse Facilities
- Hot Showers
- Paddling
- Park Store
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelters
- Restrooms
- Scenic Overlook
- Swimming - Lake
- Trails - Hiking
- Trails - Horse
- Trails - Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Watercraft Rentals
- Wildlife Viewing
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Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
No-shows:
If you do not check in at the park by noon of the day after your scheduled arrival date, we will cancel the rest of your reservation. Your entrance fees will be refunded, but all other fees will be forfeited.
If you think you will arrive after the noon cutoff, call the park or the Customer Service Center to avoid cancellation.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Mar 01 2024 -
Nov 30 2024
Mar 01 2024 -
Nov 30 2024
Pavilion
$35.00
Group Camp
$20.00-$300.00
Campsite Equestrian with Water
$12.00
Campsite Electric
$20.00
Non Peak Season
Dec 01 2024 -
Feb 28 2025
Dec 01 2024 -
Feb 28 2025
Pavilion
$35.00
Group Camp
$20.00-$300.00
Campsite Equestrian with Water
$12.00
Campsite Electric
$20.00
($120.00 Weekly**)
($120.00 Weekly**)
Peak Season
Mar 01 2025 -
Nov 30 2025
Mar 01 2025 -
Nov 30 2025
Pavilion
$35.00
Group Camp
$20.00-$300.00
Campsite Equestrian with Water
$12.00
Campsite Electric
$20.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (such as per person entrance fees), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
30.31041, -96.62864
30°18'37"N, 96°37'43"W
From Houston, take Highway 290 West to Brenham. Take SH 36 North through Somerville to Lyons. Turn left on Highway 60. Travel approximately eight miles. Turn left on Park Road 57. Park is four miles down Park Road 57.
From Austin (north), take Highway 290 East to Highway 21. Left on 21 approximately 30 miles. Right on FM 60, 11 miles to Park Rd. 57. (Please note – Bridge located on FM 60, just before Deanville, has a max clearance of 12’ 10”). 4 miles on Park Road 57 to Park entrance.
From Austin (south), take Highway 71 East to Bastrop. Highway 21 East approximately 45 miles. Right on FM 60, 11 miles to Park Road. 57 (Please note – Bridge located on FM 60, just before Deanville, has a max clearance of 12’ 10”). 4 miles on Park Road 57 to park entrance.
30.31041, -96.62864
30°18'37"N, 96°37'43"W
From Houston, take Highway 290 West to Brenham. Take SH 36 North through Somerville to Lyons. Turn left on Highway 60. Travel approximately eight miles. Turn left on Park Road 57. Park is four miles down Park Road 57.
From Austin (north), take Highway 290 East to Highway 21. Left on 21 approximately 30 miles. Right on FM 60, 11 miles to Park Rd. 57. (Please note – Bridge located on FM 60, just before Deanville, has a max clearance of 12’ 10”). 4 miles on Park Road 57 to Park entrance.
From Austin (south), take Highway 71 East to Bastrop. Highway 21 East approximately 45 miles. Right on FM 60, 11 miles to Park Road. 57 (Please note – Bridge located on FM 60, just before Deanville, has a max clearance of 12’ 10”). 4 miles on Park Road 57 to park entrance.
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