Lakeside (Tx)
Hords Creek Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: COLEMAN, TX, TX
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$260 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (805 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The Lakeside Campground and Recreation Area is partially open year-round on the northern side Hords Creek Lake and fully open March 1 through September 30 .All of the campsites have water and electric hookups, some have sewer hookups. Boat ramps, fishing piers and showers can be found throughout the campground. Also, six sites come with screened shelters to aid with windy weather.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lakeside-tx to be notified when sites open up.
Lakeside offers spacious campsites on Hords Creek Lake with excellent fishing (record largemouth bass 11 lbs 4 oz) and abundant wildlife. Google reviewers consistently praise the scenic, well-maintained sites and friendly staff (4.7/5 rating).
Wildlife alert: Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake and Ringneck Snake present in area. Also Bobcat, Gray Fox, White-tailed Deer, Great Horned Owl, and Red-tailed Hawk.
Insider tips for Lakeside (Tx): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Select sites have electric/sewer hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving Boat ramps, fishing piers, and screened shelters available for groups
Skip Lakeside (Tx) if: Need full hookups — only select sites have water/electric; most sites have no hookups. Visiting outside March 1 - September 30 — campground only partially open. Require reliable facility maintenance — recent reviews note inconsistent bathroom/shower cleaning.
Best time to visit Lakeside (Tx): March 1 - September 30 — Campground fully open during this period per RIDB. Partial year-round operation outside these dates..
Nearby campgrounds: Flatrock (Texas) (COLEMAN, TX), Copperas Creek (COMANCHE, TX), Promontory (COMANCHE, TX), Sowell Creek (COMANCHE, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lakeside (Tx)
Cell signal at Lakeside (Tx) (COLEMAN, TX): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
The Lakeside Campground and Recreation Area is partially open year-round on the northern side Hords Creek Lake and fully open March 1 through September 30 .All of the campsites have water and electric hookups, some have sewer hookups. Boat ramps, fishing piers and showers can be found throughout the campground. Also, six sites come with screened shelters to aid with windy weather.
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 popular federal campground
Select sites have electric/sewer hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Boat ramps, fishing piers, and screened shelters available for groups
Campground fully open during this period per RIDB. Partial year-round operation outside these dates.
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 Coleman, TX, take Hwy 153 west 7 miles to the main entrance to Hords Creek Lake. Follow signs into the campground.
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 — Hords Creek Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Hords Creek Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Lakeside (Tx) cost per night?+
What season is Lakeside (Tx) open?+
Does Lakeside (Tx) have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Lakeside (Tx)?+
How do I make reservations at Lakeside (Tx)?+
What is the cell service like at Lakeside (Tx)?+
What season is Lakeside (Tx) 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.