Within Granger Lake, Friendship Park operates as a US Army Corps of Engineers facility that combines day-use recreation with overnight camping options. The park features electric hookups for RVs and welcomes both drive-in and boat-in access, making it accessible to different camping styles. A large group area requires reservations, while individual sites accommodate big rigs.
The facility includes a boat launch and designated swimming beach alongside standard camping amenities like picnic tables and restrooms. Campers report frequent deer and rabbit sightings throughout the grounds, with opportunities for bird watching. For additional overnight options with full hookups, campgrounds around Granger Lake provide alternatives in the immediate area.
Description
Overview
Friendship Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie. In the Spring it offers and exceptional array of wildflowers that blanket the landscape. Friendship Park is approximately 15 miles from Taylor, TX and 40 miles from Austin, TX.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundFriendship Park is located in Texas
Directions
From I-35 take Highway 79 east to Highway 95. Go North to FM 1331 then go East on FM 1331 for approximately 7 miles to the entrance of Granger Dam. Turn left and continue across Dam. Turn left on FM 971 go for approximately 1.5 miles and turn left into the park.
Address
22350 FM 971
Granger, TX 76530
Coordinates
30.73 N
97.3397222 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 47 min from Austin, TX
- 51 min from Killeen, TX
- 1 hr 11 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 20 min from College Station, TX




