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Speegleville Park

Waco Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Waco, TX, TX

Price: From $32 per night

Price range: $32–$36 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (542 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Speegleville Park is perched on the south end of a scenic cove of Waco Lake. The park provides outdoor recreation options like boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming and bird watching.The park includes two screened shelters along with 30 campsites with water and electric hookups.Waco Lake, located in central Texas within Waco city limits, boasts 79,000 acre-feet of water, providing irrigation and drinking water to residents of the Waco area. The lake is primarily fed by the Bosque River, which r

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, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/speegleville-park to be notified when sites open up.

Speegleville Park offers scenic waterfront camping on Waco Lake with excellent fishing opportunities year-round, including catfish, crappie, bass, and sunfish. The park provides boating, jet skiing, swimming, and bird watching with a 4.3/5 rating from 99 Google reviews.

Wildlife alert: Gray Fox, White-tailed Deer, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Greater Roadrunner, North American Osprey, Turkey Vulture, Prairie Kingsnake, Brown Anole, and Eastern Hognose Snake observed in the area.

Insider tips for Speegleville Park: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a lawn mower or weed eater to maintain grass around your site Dogs are allowed at the campground

Skip Speegleville Park if: You need full hookups — only select sites have electric hookups; no water or sewer available. You prefer established grass maintenance — reviewers report grass cutting is inconsistent.

Best time to visit Speegleville Park: Year-round — Park operates year-round with fishing available throughout the year due to submerged timber holding fish in all seasons..

Nearby campgrounds: Twin Bridges Group Shelter (WACO, TX), Midway (WACO, TX), Reynolds Creek (WACO, TX), Airport Beach Shelter (WACO, TX).

Cell Phone Coverage at Speegleville Park

Cell signal at Speegleville Park (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.

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Waco, TX, TX★ 4.3 (542 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Speegleville Park is perched on the south end of a scenic cove of Waco Lake. The park provides outdoor recreation options like boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming and bird watching.The park includes two screened shelters along with 30 campsites with water and electric hookups.Waco Lake, located in central Texas within Waco city limits, boasts 79,000 acre-feet of water, providing irrigation and drinking water to residents of the Waco area. The lake is primarily fed by the Bosque River, which runs for 115 miles through central Texas.Horseback riding, hiking and biking can be done on the 20-mile Lacy Point Hiking and Biking Trail.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Hookups30 electric sites
ADA sites3 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full hookups — only select sites have electric hookups; no water or sewer available✕ You prefer established grass maintenance — reviewers report grass cutting is inconsistent

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Bring a lawn mower or weed eater to maintain grass around your site

Dogs are allowed at the campground

Best: Year-round

Park operates year-round with fishing available throughout the year due to submerged timber holding fish in all seasons.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Gray Fox, White-tailed Deer, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Greater Roadrunner, North American Osprey, Turkey Vulture, Prairie Kingsnake, Brown Anole, and Eastern Hognose Snake observed in the area.

Location

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254-756-5359· Waco Lake
Getting there →

From I-35, take exit 330B Hwy 6 N toward Meridian for about 6 miles. After passing over the Lake on the Twin Bridges, take the first exit toward Lake Waco/Speegleville Park. Take a left on the access road. You will continue past the Twin Bridges Park about a quarter of a mile until you reach Overflow Road. Turn right on Overflow Road and drive for about 1.5 miles until you reach the entrance on the left.

Campground entrance

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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, speakable
How much does Speegleville Park cost per night?+
Speegleville Park costs $32–$36 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Speegleville Park open?+
Speegleville Park is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Speegleville Park have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Speegleville Park?+
Speegleville Park is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Speegleville Park?+
Speegleville Park is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Speegleville Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Speegleville Park is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Speegleville Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Speegleville Park is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$32 /night★ 4.3 (542)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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