Reynolds Creek
Waco Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WACO, TX, TX
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$75 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (152 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Reynolds Creek sits on the scenic shores of Waco Lake and provides a variety of outdoor activities, including equestrian camping.Waco Lake, which lies in the city limits of Waco, Texas, is fed primarily by the Bosque River, which runs for 115 miles through central Texas. The sparkling lake was formed in 1963 with the completion of the Lake Waco Dam. Now, the lake’s current water levels are at 79,000 acre feet.Waco Lake Wetlands educational tours take visitors through a six-acre nursery of aquati
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, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/reynolds-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Reynolds Creek offers scenic Waco Lake shoreline with diverse outdoor activities including hiking, biking, horseback riding, and fishing. Campers praise the friendly staff (Nacho and Amber) and quiet atmosphere with beautiful lake views.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Gray Fox, Eastern Cottontail, Great Blue Heron, Prairie Kingsnake, and Plain-bellied Watersnake present in area
Insider tips for Reynolds Creek: Multiple pull-through sites available Easy 1.2-mile Tejas Nature Trail starts at the park 20-mile Lacy Point Hiking and Biking Trail accessible for more challenging recreation
Skip Reynolds Creek if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require self-contained RV setup due to lack of hookups. Site 35 and entire loop have steep terrain drops toward trees - hazard for uneven footing.
Best time to visit Reynolds Creek: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; book early as it is a federal campground with high demand.
Nearby campgrounds: Speegleville Park (Waco, TX), Airport Beach Shelter (WACO, TX), Airport Park (WACO, TX), Twin Bridges Group Shelter (WACO, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Reynolds Creek
Cell signal at Reynolds Creek (WACO, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
Reynolds Creek sits on the scenic shores of Waco Lake and provides a variety of outdoor activities, including equestrian camping.Waco Lake, which lies in the city limits of Waco, Texas, is fed primarily by the Bosque River, which runs for 115 miles through central Texas. The sparkling lake was formed in 1963 with the completion of the Lake Waco Dam. Now, the lake’s current water levels are at 79,000 acre feet.Waco Lake Wetlands educational tours take visitors through a six-acre nursery of aquatic plants and more than 130 species of birds.The Tejas Nature Trail, an easy 1.2-mile hike, starts at the park and winds its way through a thick blanket of ash and juniper trees.
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 entryMultiple pull-through sites available
Easy 1.2-mile Tejas Nature Trail starts at the park
20-mile Lacy Point Hiking and Biking Trail accessible for more challenging recreation
Campground operates year-round; book early as it is a federal campground with high demand
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 exit 330B Hwy 6 N toward Meridian for about 7 miles. After passing over the Lake on the Twin Bridges, take the Speegleville Road exit (second exit after the bridges). Turn right on Speegleville Road. After 1 mile you will reach a 4-way stop. Continue straight on Speegleville Road for about 2 miles and park entrance will be on the right.
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 — Waco Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Waco Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Reynolds Creek cost per night?+
What season is Reynolds Creek open?+
Does Reynolds Creek have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Reynolds Creek?+
How do I make reservations at Reynolds Creek?+
What is the cell service like at Reynolds Creek?+
What season is Reynolds 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.