Can you reserve a site at Kimball Bend Park?

Yes, Kimball Bend Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Kimball Bend Park?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Kimball Bend Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Kimball Bend Park.

Are campfires allowed at Kimball Bend Park?

Campfires are allowed at Kimball Bend Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Kimball Bend Park, Texas — 36 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Kimball Bend Campground is located on Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. The campground offers thirty four 50 amp campsites.

Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish. Visitors enjoy hiking the Chisholm Trail, a historic route followed by upwards of ten million cattle as they traveled northbound from southern Texas to Kansas and adjacent destinations between 1867 and the 1880s. It crosses through the campground and past several historic structures.

Facilities

This year-round campground offers 34 sites with water and electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.

* Please note that water for this facility is supplied by an onsite Public Water Supply (PWS) and in the event of a power ouatage that lasts more than 24 hours visitors may be asked to evacuate the park since water cannot be provided.

Natural Features

The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks at Kimball Bend. The surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees.

Nearby Attractions

The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail is nearby. It allows hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Visitors can travel south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.

The facts

36 bookable sites
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: Inside Loop, Outside Loop

Site types

36 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

36 campsites at Kimball Bend Park

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
002	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
003	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
004	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	♿ 🐾
005	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
006	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
007	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
008	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
009	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
010	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
011	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
012	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
013	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
014	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
015	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
016	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
017	Inside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	♿ 🐾
018	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
019	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
020	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
021	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
022	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
023	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
024	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
025	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
026	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
027	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
028	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
029	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
030	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
031	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
032	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
033	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
034	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
035	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	♿ 🐾
036	Outside Loop	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

From Kopperl, TX, travel north on HWY 56 for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right on HWY 174 and go approximately 2.3 miles. Turn left into the park, just before the HWY 174 bridge.

From Cleburne, TX, travel south on HWY 174 for 22 miles. Turn right into the park after you cross the HWY 174 bridge.

32.12333, -97.49806 · 32°7'24.0"N 97°29'53.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	2.6	2.5	3.0	2.8	4.3	3.6	1.9	2.5	3.0	3.8	2.7	2.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 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 Kimball Bend Park

Can you reserve a site at Kimball Bend Park?: Yes, Kimball Bend Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Kimball Bend Park have?: 36 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Kimball Bend Park?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Kimball Bend Park?: Yes, pets are allowed at Kimball Bend Park.
Does Kimball Bend Park have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Kimball Bend Park?: Campfires are allowed at Kimball Bend Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Kimball Bend Park

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Contact

Phone 254-622-3332
Book Recreation.gov

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

Kimball Bend Park