Airport Beach Shelter

Campground · Texas · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Waco Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
up to 110
People per site
1
Accessible site
517 ft
Elevation
Airport Beach Shelter

Overview

Airport Beach Shelter, located on one of Waco Lake's sandy beaches, is ideal for families and friends to enjoy picnicking, sightseeing and water activities, all while staying within the Waco city limits.

Recreation

The main lake shoreline has a large amount of submerged timber, which typically holds fish year-round. Anglers will find plenty of catfish, crappie, large and smallmouth bass as well as sunfish.

A swimming beach, boat ramp and dock all help visitors enjoy the lake.

Facilities

The accessible shelter fits 110 guests, and a picnic area with grills and tables makes the park ideal for large parties and family functions.

Natural Features

Airport Beach Park is located on the North Shore of Waco Lake, about a quarter-mile west of the dam. The lake is primarily fed by the Bosque River, which runs for 115 miles through central Texas.

Nearby Attractions

Waco Lake Wetlands educational tours take visitors through a six-acre nursery of aquatic plants and more than 130 species of birds. A zoo is also located nearby.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 1 site for day use only
  • 1 accessible site
  • Up to 110 people per site
  • Loops: AIRPORT BEACH SHELTER

Site types

  • 1 Group Picnic Area

Amenities

  • Water hookups
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Campfires allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Airport Beach Shelter

Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 8:30 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
1AIRPORT BEACH SHELTERGroup Picnic Area—PavedLakefront—110♿ 🐾

Getting there

From I-35 take Lake Shore Drive exit (Exit 339) and drive west to Steinbeck Bend Road. Turn right and proceed to second stop light. At intersection with FM1637 (China Spring Highway) turn right. Go to next stop light (Flat Rock Road). Turn left and drive approximately 1 mile to Skeet Eason Road. Turn left and drive about a 1/2 mile. Airport Beach Park is on the second road to the right.

31.60681, -97.23367 · 31°36'24.5"N 97°14'1.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 97°F in Aug, down to 59°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F596370788593979791816960
Low °F364047556371747467564638
Precip in2.62.73.33.34.43.41.82.02.94.42.72.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Airport Beach Shelter

Can you reserve a site at Airport Beach Shelter?
Yes, Airport Beach Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Airport Beach Shelter have?
1 site.
Are pets allowed at Airport Beach Shelter?
Yes, pets are allowed at Airport Beach Shelter.
Does Airport Beach Shelter have hookups?
Water.
Are campfires allowed at Airport Beach Shelter?
Campfires are not allowed at Airport Beach Shelter.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.