Army Corps of Engineers · Texas
Yegua Creek
Army Corps of Engineers · Texas, United States
- Sites
- 81
- Hookups
- 62 electric, 66 with water, 15 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 104 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 266 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Somerville Lake
- Nearest town
- SOMERVILLE
- Address
- 1560 Thornberry Drive, SOMERVILLE, TX, 77879-6347
- Phone
- 979-596-1622; FOR BOOKING, CALL 1-877-444-6777
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing
81 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Yegua Creek is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, nature trails and much more for registered campers only.
Recreation
Somerville Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Water sports, hiking and biking are popular activities.
White and hybrid-striped bass, crappie and catfish populate the lake, as well as largemouth bass which can reach 10 or more pounds.
Facilities
Yegua Creek Campground has 82 sites, 65 of which have 50-amp electrical and water hookups.
Flush toilets and showers are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings. Two boat ramps, an interpretive trail, and dump station are located on-site.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the shoreline of scenic Somerville Lake. Pelicans and other waterfowl frequent the shoreline.
Nearby Attractions
Rocky Creek Park is nearby, offering additional access to Somerville Lake and all its great water activities.
The city of Somerville, Texas is less than 10 miles from Rocky Creek, offering restaurants and shops.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 43° | 18° | 78° | 4 of 11 |
| February | 67° | 45° | 4° | 81° | 3 of 11 |
| March | 75° | 55° | 32° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 80° | 61° | 47° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 88° | 70° | 62° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 91° | 76° | 65° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 77° | 73° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 98° | 79° | 74° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 90° | 74° | 61° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 83° | 62° | 48° | 97° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 74° | 56° | 29° | 86° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 64° | 46° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake) · Army Corps of Engineers · 1 mi · 150 sites
- Lake Somerville Marina & Campground · Army Corps of Engineers · 2 mi
- Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit · Texas State Parks · 5 mi
- Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit · Texas State Parks · 8 mi · 50 sites
- Lake Fayette Oak Thicket Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 27 mi · 20 sites
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