Sowell Creek
Proctor Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: COMANCHE, TX, TX
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$190 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (281 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sowell Creek Park is nestled within the beautiful Cross Timbers Region of Texas and located on the east side of Proctor Lake. Sowell Creek appeals to sportsmen, birdwatchers, naturalists or those simply wanting to relax in the outdoors. Sowell Creek offers 61 campsites and one group site during the summer (April - September); and 30 campsites 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/sowell-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Sowell Creek offers excellent outdoor recreation on the east side of Proctor Lake in the scenic Cross Timbers Region, with highly-rated facilities including clean restrooms/shower areas and plenty of shaded lakeside sites according to camper reviews (4.4/5 from 220 reviews).
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, White-tailed Deer, Northern Shoveler, Black Vulture, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Ring-billed Gull, and Pond Slider present in the area.
Insider tips for Sowell Creek: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Make same-day online reservations if available; plenty of spots may open up Check lake water levels before visit as water conditions vary seasonally
Skip Sowell Creek if: Need full hookups — only select sites have electric; no water or sewer hookups at most sites. Planning to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Traveling November through April — campground closed.
Best time to visit Sowell Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Promontory (COMANCHE, TX), Copperas Creek (COMANCHE, TX), Plowman Creek (Kopperl, TX), Kimball Bend Park (Kopperl, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sowell Creek
Cell signal at Sowell 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.
Sowell Creek Park is nestled within the beautiful Cross Timbers Region of Texas and located on the east side of Proctor Lake. Sowell Creek appeals to sportsmen, birdwatchers, naturalists or those simply wanting to relax in the outdoors. Sowell Creek offers 61 campsites and one group site during the summer (April - September); and 30 campsites 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 entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Make same-day online reservations if available; plenty of spots may open up
Check lake water levels before visit as water conditions vary seasonally
Campground 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: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Comanche, Texas, take Highway 67/377 east for 12 miles to the town of Proctor. Turn left on FM 1476 west and continue 2 miles to Recreation Road 6. Turn left and continue for 1/2 mile to the park entrance.
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.
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