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Willis Creek

Granger Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: GRANGER, TX, TX

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$30 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (278 reviews)

Season: May through October

Willis Creek is the ideal place for campers looking for a variety of accommodations. A group campground and five equestrian sites are available, in addition to a row of standard camping sites. Granger Lake is a popular recreational destination, especially for boating and fishing.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Willis Creek offers a variety of accommodations including tent and RV sites near Granger Lake, a popular destination for boating and fishing—especially for crappie and white bass. Campers praise the quiet atmosphere and friendly staff.

Wildlife alert: Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake and Coachwhip present in area. Also: Coyote, American Beaver, Burrowing Owl, Short-eared Owl, Common Nighthawk, and Fork-tailed Flycatcher.

Insider tips for Willis Creek: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Most sites have no hookups; confirm self-contained RV suitability before booking Six equestrian trails available for horseback riding

Skip Willis Creek if: You require RV hookups—most sites do not have them. You need modern restroom facilities—reviewers noted this as a concern. You visit outside May-October seasonal window.

Best time to visit Willis Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Taylor (Taylor, TX), Wilson H Fox (GRANGER, TX), Friendship Park (Granger, TX), Cedar Breaks Park (GEORGETOWN, TX).

Cell Phone Coverage at Willis Creek

Cell signal at Willis Creek (GRANGER, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • 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.

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GRANGER, TX, TX★ 4 (278 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Willis Creek is the ideal place for campers looking for a variety of accommodations. A group campground and five equestrian sites are available, in addition to a row of standard camping sites. Granger Lake is a popular recreational destination, especially for boating and fishing.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
Hookups28 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

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 require RV hookups—most sites do not have them✕ You need modern restroom facilities—reviewers noted this as a concern✕ You visit outside May-October seasonal window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Most sites have no hookups; confirm self-contained RV suitability before booking

Six equestrian trails available for horseback riding

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake and Coachwhip present in area. Also: Coyote, American Beaver, Burrowing Owl, Short-eared Owl, Common Nighthawk, and Fork-tailed Flycatcher.

Location

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512-859-2668· Granger Lake
Getting there →

From Interstate 35, take Highway 95. Go north on Highway 95 to County Road 346. Turn right on County Route 346 and go 4 miles to the park entrance. Follow signs.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Willis Creek cost per night?+
Willis Creek costs $26–$30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Willis Creek open?+
Willis Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Willis Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Willis Creek?+
Willis Creek can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Willis Creek?+
Willis Creek 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 Willis Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Willis Creek is rated strong. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Willis Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Willis Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$26 /night★ 4 (278)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
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Nearby Campgrounds

Taylor

Taylor, TX

From $30/night

Wilson H Fox

GRANGER, TX

From $26/night

Friendship Park

Granger, TX

From $60/night

Cedar Breaks Park

GEORGETOWN, TX

From $30/night

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