Jim Hogg Park
Georgetown Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: GEORGETOWN, TX, TX
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$48 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (1447 reviews)
Season: May through October
Jim Hogg Park sits on the north side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. Jim Hogg Park has 142 reservable campsites, including five large group camping shelters, and convenient amenities like flush toilets and showers are provided. Picnic shelters are also available, allowing for large parties, cookouts and family trips.Lake Georgetown is a reservoir on the north fork of the San Gabriel River in central Texas.
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, Flush Toilets, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/jim-hogg-park to be notified when sites open up.
Jim Hogg Park offers excellent fishing for smallmouth bass and other species, plus boating access on Georgetown Lake in the scenic Hill Country. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, fishing dock, boat ramp, and well-maintained pavilions with grills at each site.
Wildlife alert: Black-tailed Prairie Dog, Striped Skunk, Bobcat, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Greater Roadrunner, Eastern Bluebird, and Texas Spiny Lizard documented in the area
Insider tips for Jim Hogg Park: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own water and power solutions; no hookups available at most sites Maximum stay is 14 days per verified camper reports Gate is attended on weekends for security
Skip Jim Hogg Park if: You need full RV hookups — none available at most sites. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal closures apply. You prefer newer bathroom facilities — existing bathrooms are older though clean.
Best time to visit Jim Hogg Park: May - October — Park operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Russell Park (Georgetown, TX), Cedar Breaks Park (GEORGETOWN, TX), Tejas Park (Liberty Hill, TX), Willis Creek (GRANGER, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jim Hogg Park
Cell signal at Jim Hogg Park (GEORGETOWN, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
Jim Hogg Park sits on the north side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. Jim Hogg Park has 142 reservable campsites, including five large group camping shelters, and convenient amenities like flush toilets and showers are provided. Picnic shelters are also available, allowing for large parties, cookouts and family trips.Lake Georgetown is a reservoir on the north fork of the San Gabriel River in central Texas.
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 entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring your own water and power solutions; no hookups available at most sites
Maximum stay is 14 days per verified camper reports
Gate is attended on weekends for security
Park operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-35, take Farm to Market Road 2338 west for 6 miles to Jim Hogg Road. Turn south and continue 2 miles to the park entrance.
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 — Georgetown Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Georgetown Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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