Yegua Creek
Somerville Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: SOMERVILLE, TX, TX
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$30 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (729 reviews)
Season: May through October
Yegua Creek is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, nature trails and much more for registered campers only. Yegua Creek Campground has 82 sites, 65 of which have 50-amp electrical and water hookups.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/yegua-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Yegua Creek is a well-maintained Army Corps of Engineers campground at Somerville Lake offering excellent fishing for largemouth bass (10+ lbs), white and hybrid-striped bass, crappie, and catfish. Campers consistently praise it as one of the cleanest COE parks with attentive hosts and clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: Broad-banded Copperhead snakes present in the area. Also watch for American Beaver, Black Vulture, Common Snapping Turtle, and Broad-banded Water Snake.
Insider tips for Yegua Creek: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Bring your own hookups or use as a self-contained RV site; most sites have no hookups July 4th weekend sees heavy boat ramp traffic but area remains clean and functional
Skip Yegua Creek if: You need full RV hookups — most sites have none. You plan to visit November through April — campground is closed seasonally. You require updated shower facilities — recent camper reviews noted shower rooms need renovation.
Best time to visit Yegua Creek: May-October — Official operating season only.
Nearby campgrounds: Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) (SOMERVILLE, TX), Wilson H Fox (GRANGER, TX), Taylor (Taylor, TX), Friendship Park (Granger, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Yegua Creek
Cell signal at Yegua Creek (SOMERVILLE, TX): moderate 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%
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.
Yegua Creek is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, nature trails and much more for registered campers only. Yegua Creek Campground has 82 sites, 65 of which have 50-amp electrical and water hookups.
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 popular federal campground with limited availability
Bring your own hookups or use as a self-contained RV site; most sites have no hookups
July 4th weekend sees heavy boat ramp traffic but area remains clean and functional
Official operating season 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
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Getting there →
From Austin, Texas, take US 290 east to Brenham. Follow HWY 36 north 11.5 miles to FM 1948. Turn left and follow FM 1948 2.5 miles. Turn right into park complex, following campground signs. From Houston, Texas, take HWY 290 west to Brenham. Follow HWY 36 north 11.5 miles to FM 1948. Turn left and follow FM 1948 2.5 miles. Turn right into park complex, following campground signs.
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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 — Somerville Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Somerville Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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