Copperas Creek
Proctor Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: COMANCHE, TX, TX
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$130 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (360 reviews)
Season: May through October
Copperas Creek Park is nestled within the beautiful Cross Timbers Region of Texas and located on the southwestern side of Proctor Lake. Copperas Creek appeals to sportsmen, birdwatchers, naturalists or those simply wanting to relax in the outdoors. Copperas Creek provides 67 campsites and two group shelters during the summer (April - September); and 30 campsites and one group shelter during the winter (October - March).
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/copperas-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Copperas Creek offers excellent recreation on Proctor Lake in the scenic Cross Timbers Region with a 4.5/5 rating from 152 Google reviews. Campers praise clean facilities, level RV parking, and hot showers.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, White-tailed Deer, Tree Swallow, Northern Shoveler, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, and Pond Slider documented in the area.
Insider tips for Copperas Creek: This COE park does not require two-night minimum bookings on weekends. Book early—it's a federal campground with high demand. Select sites have 50amp electric hookups; confirm availability when booking.
Skip Copperas Creek if: You need full hookups—most sites lack water and sewer connections.. You're planning outside May-October—seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Copperas Creek: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Promontory (COMANCHE, TX), Sowell Creek (COMANCHE, TX), Plowman Creek (Kopperl, TX), Kimball Bend Park (Kopperl, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Copperas Creek
Cell signal at Copperas Creek (COMANCHE, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Copperas Creek Park is nestled within the beautiful Cross Timbers Region of Texas and located on the southwestern side of Proctor Lake. Copperas Creek appeals to sportsmen, birdwatchers, naturalists or those simply wanting to relax in the outdoors. Copperas Creek provides 67 campsites and two group shelters during the summer (April - September); and 30 campsites and one group shelter during the winter (October - March).
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryThis COE park does not require two-night minimum bookings on weekends.
Book early
it's a federal campground with high demand.
Select sites have 50amp electric hookups; confirm availability when booking.
Official operating season per verified data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Comanche, Texas, take HWY 67/377 northeast for 5 miles, then turn left on FM 2861. Follow for 2.5 miles to the park entrance. Park entrance is on the North side of FM 2861.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Proctor Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Proctor Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Copperas Creek cost per night?+
What season is Copperas Creek open?+
Does Copperas Creek have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Copperas Creek?+
How do I make reservations at Copperas Creek?+
What is the cell service like at Copperas Creek?+
What season is Copperas Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.