Lofers Bend West
Whitney Lake — lakeside
Location: West Whitney, TX, TX
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$80 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (515 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lofers Bend West Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the Brazos River in Central Texas. Over two million people visit Whitney Lake each year to enjoy the plethora of recreational activities and scenic beauty the lake provides.The campground offers 51 electric sites, one group site, and one day-use group picnic shelter with water and electric hookups. 23 non-electric sites are available, many of which have water hookups.
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, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Located on Whitney Lake with over two million annual visitors, Lofers Bend West offers 51 electric sites and popular water activities including boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. Google reviews average 4.5/5 stars with campers praising spacious RV spots, cleanliness, privacy, and peaceful wooded settings.
Wildlife alert: American Alligator present within 8km; also Gray Fox, Northern Harrier, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Northern Flicker, and Greater Roadrunner.
Insider tips for Lofers Bend West: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Electric hookups available on select sites (51 electric sites total); confirm hookup availability when booking. Spacious RV spots with some tucked near forest for wooded ambiance.
Skip Lofers Bend West if: You require water or sewer hookups — not available at most sites.. You need to camp outside May-October seasonal window.. You prefer less crowded locations — Whitney Lake attracts over 2 million visitors annually..
Best time to visit Lofers Bend West: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Lofers Bend East (East Whitney, TX), Lofers Bend Day Use (Tx) (West Whitney, TX), Mccown Valley (Whitney, TX), Cedron Creek (Morgan, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lofers Bend West
Cell signal at Lofers Bend West (West Whitney, 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.
Lofers Bend West Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the Brazos River in Central Texas. Over two million people visit Whitney Lake each year to enjoy the plethora of recreational activities and scenic beauty the lake provides.The campground offers 51 electric sites, one group site, and one day-use group picnic shelter with water and electric hookups. 23 non-electric sites are available, many of which have water hookups.
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.
Electric hookups available on select sites (51 electric sites total); confirm hookup availability when booking.
Spacious RV spots with some tucked near forest for wooded ambiance.
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: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-35 in Hillsboro, take Hwy 22 west 12 miles to Whitney, continue 7 miles past Whitney, and turn right before dam. Follow park road to 4-way stop. Turn left for West Lofers or right for East Lofers.
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.
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