Whitney, TX

McCown Valley

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

McCown Valley is located on Whitney Lake on the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. Over two million people visit Whitney Lake each year to enjoy the plethora of recreational activities and scenic beauty the lake provides.

Recreation

McCown Valley offers five miles of trails in its equestrian park. Visitors enjoy riding their horses through open pastures and wooded areas near the lake. Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish with a state fishing license.

Facilities

This year-round campground offers a variety of sites to suit all kinds of campers, including 39 equestrian sites, 48 family sites, five sleeping shelters, and a day-use picnic shelter, all with electric and/or water hookups. 13 primitive tent sites are also available. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp, playground and trails are also on-site.

Natural Features

The park is situated on the lakeshore among gently rolling hills covered with cedar, Live oak and Post oak. Deer and wild turkeys roam the area.

Typical weather

Whitney Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Whitney Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.47°JJanuary: average water temperature 47°F49°FFebruary: average water temperature 49°F52°MMarch: average water temperature 52°F66°AApril: average water temperature 66°F69°MMay: average water temperature 69°F75°JJune: average water temperature 75°F81°JJuly: average water temperature 81°F82°AAugust: average water temperature 82°F80°SSeptember: average water temperature 80°F70°OOctober: average water temperature 70°F62°NNovember: average water temperature 62°F53°DDecember: average water temperature 53°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 22 field-sample stations

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