Lake Brownwood State Park

Name: Reptiles with a Ranger
Start: 2026-11-14T14:30:00-06:00
Location: Lake Brownwood State Park

Texas State Park · Brown County

⚠️ Facility Closures

Aug. 18, 2025 - The Rec Hall, group lodges, cabins and Lakeside Trail are closed for renovations. Renovations are expected to take about 18 months.

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Watch for road closures and follow signs for your safety.

Park Closures
The park will be closed on the following dates:
2 p.m. on Dec. 4 to 2 p.m. on Dec. 9
2 p.m. on Jan. 3 to 2 p.m. on Jan. 8
Only permitted hunters will be allowed on these dates.
Contact the park for more information.
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HoursOpen daily, · 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Entrance fee$5 / adult

CountyBrown

Elevation1,342 ft

CampingYes

RV hookupsFull

Cabins / lodgeYes

Book a campsite Directions Official TPWD page Park map Trail map Log a visit

Lake Brownwood State Park entrance fee

$5 per adult

Lake Brownwood State Park hours

Open daily,

6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Lake Brownwood State Park

Historic stone cabins and CCC structures overlooking the quiet shores of Lake Brownwood. Hike the wooded trails, swim at the sandy beach, and fish for catfish and crappie from the piers.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🏊 Swimming
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
🛖 Cabins
⛺ Screened Shelters
👥 Group Sites
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
⚡ Electric & Water
💧 Water Only
⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

Full Hookup Campsites
Campsites with Electricity (Willow Point)
Campsites with Electricity (Comanche Trails)
Campsites with Electricity (Tent Only | Comanche Trails)
Campsites with Water

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Group Hall with Kitchen (Rec Hall)
Group Hall with Kitchen (Dining Hall)

Trails

Texas Oak Trail 1.4 mi · Moderate
Opossum Loop 0.3 mi · Easy
Council Bluff Trail 0.3 mi · Moderate
Lakeside Trail 0.7 mi · Moderate
Pump House Trail 0.02 mi · Moderate
Nopales Ridge Trail 2.8 mi · Moderate

As listed on the park’s trail map.

Contact

Phone325-784-5223

Address200 State Highway Park Road 15, Brownwood, TX 76801

Upcoming events at Lake Brownwood State Park

Reptiles with a RangerNov 14, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Reptiles with a RangerNov 28, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Holiday at the LakeDec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Reptiles with a RangerDec 12, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Holiday at the LakeDec 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Reptiles with a RangerDec 26, 2026 · 2:30 PM
First Day Hike - Self-GuidedJan 1, 2027 · 9:30 AM

Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.

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