Taylor
Granger Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Taylor, TX, TX
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$55 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (116 reviews)
Season: May through October
Taylor Campground, on the banks of Granger Lake, is an excellent lakeside destination for families of all ages. The park pleases nature lovers with its hiking trail and water skiers with its easily accessible boat dock. Anglers flock to Granger Lake because it is one of the top five crappie and white bass fishing destinations in central Texas.Boating, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing are all reasons visitors camp at Taylor.
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, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/taylor to be notified when sites open up.
Taylor Campground sits on the banks of Granger Lake, one of the top five crappie and white bass fishing destinations in central Texas, offering excellent lakeside recreation for families. Campers praise the quiet atmosphere, cooler climate than nearby Houston, and impressive starry nights.
Wildlife alert: Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake and Coachwhip present in area. Also watch for American Beaver, Coyote, Burrowing Owl, and various flycatcher species.
Insider tips for Taylor: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites lack water/sewer hookups Hike the Comanche Bluff Trail for scenic views
Skip Taylor if: You need full RV hookups—only electric available on select sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You plan to use the boat dock extensively—it has been in disrepair for several years.
Best time to visit Taylor: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Wilson H Fox (GRANGER, TX), Willis Creek (GRANGER, TX), Friendship Park (Granger, TX), Cedar Breaks Park (GEORGETOWN, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Taylor
Cell signal at Taylor (Taylor, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
Taylor Campground, on the banks of Granger Lake, is an excellent lakeside destination for families of all ages. The park pleases nature lovers with its hiking trail and water skiers with its easily accessible boat dock. Anglers flock to Granger Lake because it is one of the top five crappie and white bass fishing destinations in central Texas.Boating, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing are all reasons visitors camp at Taylor.
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
Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites lack water/sewer hookups
Hike the Comanche Bluff Trail for scenic views
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: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Interstate Highway 35 take Hwy 79 east to Hwy 95. Go north on Hwy 95 to FM 1331; go east on FM 1331 for approximately 5 miles to the entrance on the left.
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 — Granger Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Granger Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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