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Visit Lake Whitney - Camping, Boating, Fishing, Golfing

April 14th, 2008

Are you looking for a place to camp for a week or just a few days, Lake Whitney provides many outdoor activities for you and your family. Boating, fishing and camping are just a few options you have while visiting Lake Whitney. Camping at Lake Whitney State Park (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_whitney) is always a good choice. Featuring 1280 acres of land on the Brazos river. stunning views all along the Brazos river will keep you occupied for days. The State Park features hiking on the nature trail, watching the wildlife that live in the park, fishing for striper’s, bass and catfish, bird watching for the 194 types of birds at Lake Whitney and the Junior Ranger program. Just south of DFW, Lake Whitney has been a hot spot for local visitors since the late 1950’s.

Many boat ramps are available for fisherman and boating enthusiast. Recreational boaters and jet skiers usually cruise the north end and some of the best fishing is mid to lower on the lake. Texas parks and Wildlife has a special page setup for fishing.

Fishing Information & Guides:
Texas Sportfishing - Fishing Information.
Bug A Bass - Fishing Guide Services
Texas Guide Fishing Service - Full Time Texas Licensed Fishing Guide.
Team Redneck Guide Service - Fishing Guide.
Wall Hanger - Full-Timed Licensed Professional Fishing Guide Service.

Parks and Campsites on Lake Whitney
Corps Parks at Whitney Lake
Group Camping Areas
PDF Map

Lodging Information:
Cabins, Lodges and luxury accommodation’s are also available for those who do not want to pitch a tent. Visit these pages for more information.
Lake Whitney Marina - Features: Cabins, camp spots, boat ramp - dock.
White Bluff Resorts - Features: Luxury accommodation’s, 4 star golf course, Dining.
Cliffview Resort - Features: Rooms & Cabins, Group Facilities, Boat ramp - dock, Boat rental - Canoes, paddle boats & kayaks, Swimming pool and many other outdoor activities.
Arrowhead Resort - Features: Cabins, RV Spaces, Boat Rentals and a Steak House Restaurant. Offer a swimming pool, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, movie rentals, FREE wireless Internet access, video game rentals, hiking, a gift shop, concierge services and pony rides.
Cherokee Village Resort - Features: Cottages & Cabins, Private baited fishing barge & boat dock.
Cabins on Lake Whitney - Features: Cottages & Cabins.
Indian Lodge Resort - Features: Cabins, Motel, RV Sites w/3 way hookups, Reunion Room, Swimming Pool, Boat Slips and Ramp.
Lakehaven - Features: Bed & Breakfast, Fine dining club.
Little Rock Lodge - Features: Lodge cabins, lounge with food service, Fishing guides, Diving, Much more.
Rocky Creek Lodge - Features: Cabins, Boat rentals, Boat storage.
Windmill Bed & Breakfast - Features: Bed & Breakfast

Other Links
Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce
Lake Whitney Real Estate
Lake Whitney Views - News
Whitney Lake Hunting Zones
Hiker Central
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Quote:
The valley of the Brazos at this place abounded with every species of timber known in Texas, grapes, plums, and other fruit were found in profusion, honey could be obtained in almost every hollow tree, trout and other fish were plentiful in the small creeks in the neighborhood, and the woods and prairies about us afforded excellent grazing for our cattle and horses, but teemed with every species of game—elk, deer, bears, wild turkeys, and at the proper season, buffalo and mustang.

J. A. Kendall, Narrative of the Texas Santa Fe Expedition, 1844

Entry Filed under: Camping Locations, Fishing