Lake Brownwood State Park, TX

April 23, 2026 - The fishing pier is under repair. Expect full and partial closures. Please obey all signs for your safety.

Prescribed burns are planned during this timeframe (October-April), depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.

August 18, 2025 - The Rec Hall, group lodges, and cabins will be closed for renovations starting on August 18, 2025. Renovations are expected to take about 18 months. Watch for road closures and follow signs for your safety.

The front gate will automatically close at 10 pm and reopen at 6 am. Vehicles are allowed out, but a gate code is required to re-enter overnight.

The Self-Pay Station is Intended for collection of Day-Use fees. If a customer is unable to register in person the box can be used to pay for 1 night only for late arrivals without reservation. Customers with reservations are assigned to a site of that site type. A map with instructions is placed at the Late Arrival Station; the name of the reservation is written on the map. You can select a different site than they are assigned only if other sites are available (this can be check on the Availability List posted). Customers without a reservation need to check the Availability List posted each day at the Late Arrival Station and select a site that is available. Late arrivals with or without reservations for campsites are instructed to not to use the Self-Pay and register at the Park Headquarters by 9am the next morning. Site extensions for are based on availability.

FOR SCREENED SHELTER/CABIN/LODGE/GROUP HALL:
Customers with reservations need to contact the office before 9am on the morning following their arrival date. Late arrivals for these facilities must have a reservation and need to contact the office before 5 pm on the day of arrival for further instructions. Same day reservations for these facilities need to be made with the park by 4 pm that day.