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Cedron Creek

Whitney Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Morgan, TX, TX

Price: From $28 per night

Price range: $28–$140 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (220 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cedron Creek Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. The majority of campsites in Cedron Creek are 30 amp electric hook ups with water and 10 sites have water and 50 amp electric hook ups. Each site has a stand up BBQ cooker or a ground cooker/fire ring.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cedron-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Cedron Creek offers waterfront camping on Whitney Lake with boat launch and fishing access. The campground provides both tent and RV sites with amenities including showers, restrooms, and dump station.

Wildlife alert: North American River Otter and Texas Cooter present in area; Eastern Hognose Snake also documented within 8km radius.

Insider tips for Cedron Creek: Book early - this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Most sites have 30 amp electric hookups with water; 10 premium sites offer 50 amp electric hookups Each campsite includes a BBQ cooker or fire ring for cooking

Skip Cedron Creek if: You need hookups outside May-October operating season. You require 50 amp hookups - only 10 sites available. You're visiting November through April when campground is closed.

Best time to visit Cedron Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Mccown Valley (Whitney, TX), Lofers Bend East (East Whitney, TX), Lofers Bend Day Use (Tx) (West Whitney, TX), Plowman Creek (Kopperl, TX).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cedron Creek

Cell signal at Cedron Creek (Morgan, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Morgan, TX, TX★ 4.2 (220 reviews)From $28/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Cedron Creek Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. The majority of campsites in Cedron Creek are 30 amp electric hook ups with water and 10 sites have water and 50 amp electric hook ups. Each site has a stand up BBQ cooker or a ground cooker/fire ring.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
Hookups58 electric sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump StationBoat Launch
Family & Pets
RestroomsElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups outside May-October operating season✕ You require 50 amp hookups - only 10 sites available✕ You're visiting November through April when campground is closed

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a popular federal campground with limited availability

Most sites have 30 amp electric hookups with water; 10 premium sites offer 50 amp electric hookups

Each campsite includes a BBQ cooker or fire ring for cooking

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: North American River Otter and Texas Cooter present in area; Eastern Hognose Snake also documented within 8km radius.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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254-622-3332· Whitney Lake
Getting there →

From I-35 in Hillsboro, take HWY 22 west, continue 12 miles to Whitney. At Whitney, take HWY 933 north for 3 miles, turn left on FM 1713 and cross the bridge, over the lake. Cedron is the first road on the left. Follow signs into the campground.

Campground entrance

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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Whitney Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Whitney Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cedron Creek cost per night?+
Cedron Creek costs $28–$140 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Cedron Creek open?+
Cedron Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cedron Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Cedron Creek?+
Cedron Creek can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cedron Creek?+
Cedron Creek is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cedron Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cedron Creek is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cedron Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Cedron Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$28 /night★ 4.2 (220)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Mccown Valley

Whitney, TX

From $16/night

Lofers Bend East

East Whitney, TX

From $16/night

Lofers Bend Day Use (Tx)

West Whitney, TX

From $50/night

Plowman Creek

Kopperl, TX

From $16/night

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