Plowman Creek

Campground · Texas · 44 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Whitney Point Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

44
Bookable sites
50 ft
Max rig length
up to 10
People per site
560 ft
Elevation
Green tent pitched on the shore of a lake.
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

Plowman Creek Campground is located on the west side of Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. Plowman Creek not only offers many campsites but also includes flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and playground.

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.

The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail allows hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Visitors can choose to travel north on the trail to Kimball Bend Park, or south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.

Facilities

This year-round campground offers 44 campsites in Plowman Creek. Thirty of these sites have water and 30 amp electrical hook up (sites 1-7, 10-24 and equestrian sites 35-44). Twelve sites have water hookups only (sites 8,9 and 25-34). All sites have upright grills, covered picnic tables and a ground grill/fire ring. The park also has 2 restrooms with showers and a trailer dump station. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, playground and a multi-use trail.

* 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 Plowman Creek. The surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, Live oak and Post oak.

The facts

  • 44 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 50 ft
  • Up to 10 people per site
  • Loops: PCRE

Site types

  • 22 Standard Electric
  • 12 Tent Only Nonelectric
  • 10 Equestrian Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

44 campsites at Plowman Creek

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
P01PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P02PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P03PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P04PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P05PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P06PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P07PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P08PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P09PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P10PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P11PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P12PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P13PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P14PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P15PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P16PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P17PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P18PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P19PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P20PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P21PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P22PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P23PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P24PCREStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P25PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P26PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P27PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P28PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P29PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P30PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P31PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P32PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P33PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P34PCRETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft10 🐾
P35PCREEquestrian ElectricBack InGravel50 ft10 🐾
P36PCREEquestrian ElectricBack InGravel50 ft10 🐾
P37PCREEquestrian ElectricBack InGravel50 ft10 🐾
P38PCREEquestrian ElectricBack InGravel50 ft10 🐾
P39PCREEquestrian ElectricBack InGravel50 ft10 🐾
P40PCREEquestrian ElectricBack InGravel50 ft10 🐾
P41PCREEquestrian ElectricBack InGravel50 ft10 🐾
P42PCREEquestrian ElectricBack InGravel50 ft10 🐾
P43PCREEquestrian ElectricBack InGravel50 ft10 🐾
P44PCREEquestrian ElectricBack InGravel50 ft10 🐾

Getting there

From Kopperl, Texas, travel 1 mile south on FM 56. Follow signs into campground.

32.07000, -97.49333 · 32°4'12.0"N 97°29'36.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in2.62.53.02.84.33.61.92.53.03.82.72.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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PLOWMAN CREEK
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov
Tents at Plowman
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Plowman Creek

Can you reserve a site at Plowman Creek?
Yes, Plowman Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Plowman Creek have?
44 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Plowman Creek?
50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Plowman Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Plowman Creek.
Does Plowman Creek have hookups?
Electric, Water.

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

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