Airport Park
Campground · Texas · 69 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Waco Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 69
- Bookable sites
- 65 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 80
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 505 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The year-round campground at Airport Park is perfectly located between Waco Lake and the Waco Airport. Campers can look south and view the pristine waters of the lake, or look north and watch airplanes take off and land.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 boat ramp and dock help visitors enjoy the lake.Facilities
Airport Park has 46 sites with 50-amp electric and water hookups, and 22 of these also have sewer hookups. There are 8 screen shelters with electrical outlets and water. Fourteen tent-only campsites without electric are also available. A group camping shelter is available for reservation, and comes with electric, sewer and water hookups. It is equipped with a six-foot grill, 12-foot serving bar, and pavillion with picnic tables. There are eight campsites with electric and water hookups, and six of these have sewer hookups. The group camping area fits about 80 guests.Natural Features
Airport Park is on the northern banks of Waco Lake, near the dam. The lake is primarily fed by the Bosque River, which runs for 115 miles through central Texas.Contact Info
For local information, please call (254) 756-5359 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.Nearby Attractions
Airport Park is located within the City of Waco and is 10 miles from Magnolia Market. About 15 min from Airport Park, Waco Lake Wetlands offers educational tours that take visitors through a six-acre nursery of aquatic plants and more than 130 species of birds. Cameron Park Zoo is also located nearby.The facts
- 69 bookable sites
- 75 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 4 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 65 ft
- Up to 80 people per site
- Loops: Group Shelter with 7 RV sites 37-43, Sites 1 - 27, Sites 28-36, 43-45, Sites 46 - 66, Sites 67 - 81
Site types
- 46 RV Electric
- 14 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 8 Overnight Shelter Electric
- 6 Management
- 1 Group Standard Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
75 campsites at Airport Park
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Shelter with 7 RV sites 37-43 | Group Shelter with 7 RV sites 37-43 | Group Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Lakefront | — | 80 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 001 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Sites 1 - 27 | Overnight Shelter Electric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 016 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 017 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 018 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 019 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 020 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 021 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 022 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 023 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 024 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 025 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 026 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 027 | Sites 1 - 27 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 028 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 029 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 030 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 031 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 032 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 033 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 034 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 035 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 036 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 043 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Management | — | — | — | — | 60 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 044 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 045 | Sites 28-36, 43-45 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 046 | Sites 46 - 66 | Management | Back In | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 047 | Sites 46 - 66 | Management | Back In | Paved | — | — | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 048 | Sites 46 - 66 | Management | Back In | Paved | — | — | 60 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 049 | Sites 46 - 66 | Management | Back In | Paved | — | — | 65 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 050 | Sites 46 - 66 | Management | Back In | Paved | — | — | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 051 | Sites 46 - 66 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 052 | Sites 46 - 66 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 053 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 054 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 055 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 056 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 057 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Lakefront | — | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 058 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 059 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 060 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Lakefront | — | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 061 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 062 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 063 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 064 | Sites 46 - 66 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 065 | Sites 46 - 66 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 066 | Sites 46 - 66 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 067 | Sites 67 - 81 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 068 | Sites 67 - 81 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 069 | Sites 67 - 81 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 070 | Sites 67 - 81 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 071 | Sites 67 - 81 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 072 | Sites 67 - 81 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 073 | Sites 67 - 81 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 074 | Sites 67 - 81 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 075 | Sites 67 - 81 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 076 | Sites 67 - 81 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 077 | Sites 67 - 81 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 078 | Sites 67 - 81 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 079 | Sites 67 - 81 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 080 | Sites 67 - 81 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From I-35, take the Lake Shore Drive exit (Exit 339) and drive west to Steinbeck Bend Road. Turn right and proceed to second stop light. At the intersection with FM 1637 (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 0.5 mile. Airport Park is on the first road to the right.
31.61021, -97.23659 · 31°36'36.7"N 97°14'11.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 97°F in Aug, down to 59°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 59 | 63 | 70 | 78 | 85 | 93 | 97 | 97 | 91 | 81 | 69 | 60 |
| Low °F | 36 | 40 | 47 | 55 | 63 | 71 | 74 | 74 | 67 | 56 | 46 | 38 |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 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 Park
- Can you reserve a site at Airport Park?
- Yes, Airport Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Airport Park have?
- 75 sites in total, of which 69 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Airport Park?
- 65 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Airport Park?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Airport Park.
- Does Airport Park have hookups?
- Electric, Water, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Airport Park?
- Campfires are allowed at Airport Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Airport Park
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- Midway 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Lofers Bend East 20.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lofers Bend West 20.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Welcome Center 3.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 254-756-5359
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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