Lofers Bend Day Use (TX)
Campground · Texas · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Whitney Point Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 200
- People per site
- 575 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Lofers Bend Day Use Park is located on Whitney Lake on the Brazos River in central Texas. Whitney Lake gets over two million visitors a year. Visitors enjoy many recreational activities in the area and the scenic beauty that Whitney Lake provides. Lofers Bend Day Use gates will open at 6:00 am and the park will close at 10:00 pm.Recreation
Boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities are provided in the park.
Facilities
Lofers Bend Day Use Park offers 29 picnic sites, a reserveable day use group pavilion, a two lane boat ramp, playground, 2 swim beaches, 2 sand volleyball courts, a 1.5 mile fitness trail, and 2 restrooms.Natural Features
The park is located in Hill County on the upstream side of Whitney Dam and features an oak-savannah landscape including a variety of oak trees, native grasses, and wildflowers. Whitetail deer can often be seen in the park.Nearby Attractions
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: LOFERS BEND DAY USE (TX)
Site types
- 1 Group Picnic Area
1 campsite at Lofers Bend Day Use (TX)
Check-in 9:00 AM · Check-out 7:30 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUP | LOFERS BEND DAY USE (TX) | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | 200 |
Getting there
31.87798, -97.35858 · 31°52'40.7"N 97°21'30.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 96°F in Aug, down to 57°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 57 | 61 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 91 | 95 | 96 | 89 | 79 | 68 | 59 |
| Low °F | 34 | 38 | 46 | 53 | 63 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 66 | 55 | 44 | 37 |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
It costs $5 per day to use the amenities offered in the Lofers Bend Day Use area (fee is charged per vehicle). A convenient $40 Annual Day Use Pass may be purchased that will allow access to any US Army Corps of Engineers boat ramp OR day use without paying the $5 fee at the Fee Maching located next to the Gatehouse. The use of any Interagency Passes will be accepted.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Lofers Bend Day Use (TX)
- Can you reserve a site at Lofers Bend Day Use (TX)?
- Yes, Lofers Bend Day Use (TX) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lofers Bend Day Use (TX) have?
- 1 site.
Camping near Lofers Bend Day Use (TX)
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- Welcome Center 21.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 254-622-3332
- Email joshua.g.brown@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
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.
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