Feb. 1, 2020 – Newman's Bottom parking area is now open. The road to the parking area has changed; the single-lane road narrows in places. Drive slowly and be courteous to other users. Trailers are NOT allowed at the Newman Parking area. Please park only in designated areas.
June 23, 2020; The Lake Somerville SP Trailway is again open for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. The area around Flag Pond, CR 125, CR 140 and the Sandhill are open to all users.
The Trailway is open 2 miles out from the Nails Creek side.
You must possess a current negative Coggins test for your horse. Equestrian parking for the Trailway is permitted at the access gate on CR 125 and CR 140.
Lake Somerville State Park Nails Creek, TX
Book a Site at Lake Somerville State Park Nails Creek, TX
46 site(s) found
46 site(s) found
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Booking Window
Campsite Electric
Fri May 10 2024 - Wed Oct 09 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 5 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite Equestrian Electric
Fri May 10 2024 - Wed Oct 09 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 5 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite Equestrian with Water
Fri May 10 2024 - Wed Oct 09 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 5 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite Primitive
Fri May 10 2024 - Wed Oct 09 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 5 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Thu May 09 2024 - Sun Jun 09 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 1 Month(s) in advance.
Group Camp
Fri May 10 2024 - Fri May 09 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Fri May 10 2024 - Fri May 09 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 Ramp
- Boating
- Dump Station
- Fish Cleaning Facility
- Fishing
- Fishing Equipment Loaners
- Fishing Pier
- Headquarters/Ranger Station
- Hiking
- Horse Facilities
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Showers
- Paddling
- Park Store
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelters
- Public Phone
- Restrooms
- Scenic Overlook
- Swimming - Lake
- Trails - Hiking
- Trails - Horse
- Trails - Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Watercraft Rentals
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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
$75.00
Group Camp
$30.00
Campsite Primitive
$10.00
Campsite Equestrian with Water
$12.00
Campsite Equestrian Electric
$20.00
Campsite Electric
$20.00
Non Peak Season
Dec 01 2024 -
Feb 28 2025
Dec 01 2024 -
Feb 28 2025
Pavilion
$75.00
Group Camp
$30.00
Campsite Primitive
$10.00
Campsite Equestrian with Water
$12.00
($72.00 Weekly**)
($72.00 Weekly**)
Campsite Equestrian Electric
$20.00
($120.00 Weekly**)
($120.00 Weekly**)
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
$75.00
Group Camp
$30.00
Campsite Primitive
$10.00
Campsite Equestrian with Water
$12.00
Campsite Equestrian Electric
$20.00
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):
30.28968, -96.66307
30°17'23"N, 96°39'47"W
From Houston:
Take US 290 West through Brenham until you reach FM 180. Turn right on FM 180, follow it for 15 miles until it dead ends at the park.
From Austin:
Take US 290 East through Giddings until you reach FM 180. Turn left on FM 180, follow it for 15 miles until it dead ends at the park.
30.28968, -96.66307
30°17'23"N, 96°39'47"W
From Houston:
Take US 290 West through Brenham until you reach FM 180. Turn right on FM 180, follow it for 15 miles until it dead ends at the park.
From Austin:
Take US 290 East through Giddings until you reach FM 180. Turn left on FM 180, follow it for 15 miles until it dead ends at the park.