Within the Army Corps of Engineers' Navarro Mills Recreation Area, Liberty Hill Park Campground sits directly on the shores of Navarro Mills Lake in east Texas. This established campground accommodates RVs up to 150 feet with full hookups and provides multiple access options including drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in sites.
Campers find spacious sites with concrete picnic tables and fire rings, though leveling can be challenging on some spots. The layout spreads sites well apart, offering lake views from many locations without much natural screening between neighbors. Vanessa M. notes there are "lots of clean campsites with improved fire rings and concrete tables" along with "several beach areas with sand and awnings, covered playgrounds, and boat ramps." The campground maintains modern restrooms with both private and shared facilities, plus shower houses throughout the grounds.
Fishing draws many visitors to what's known as one of Texas's premier crappie lakes. The park features a covered fishing barge that allows angling regardless of weather conditions. Swimming areas with sandy beaches provide relief during hot summers, while boat ramps accommodate various watercraft sizes. Kayakers can launch directly from several points around the campground.
Road access requires attention, particularly for larger RVs. The turns into the campground are tight, and some reviewers suggest avoiding the area with motorhomes over 40 feet. Argentine ants present a seasonal challenge that several campers mention. Firewood isn't available locally, so visitors should purchase supplies in nearby towns or collect deadfall on-site. The campground operates year-round with reservations available through the Corps of Engineers system.
For different lake experiences, campers can explore nearby Oak Park Campground or Pecan Point Park Campground.
Description
Overview
Liberty Hill Park is located on the southern shore of Navarro Mills Lake in central Texas. Visitors can enjoy a view of the lake from the facility and participate in popular outdoor actives like camping, boating, fishing and picnicking. The lake area provides the perfect setting to get away from it all, especially for city-dwellers from the nearby Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
Recreation
Birdwatching is a favorite year-round pastime for lake guests. Many species of songbirds, hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, other shorebirds and even an occasional bald eagle visit the area. Fishing is also popular at Navarro Mills, and the lake holds the current state record for white crappie. Fishermen come from near and far to sample some of the best crappie fishing anywhere. 2 multi-lane boat ramps and a fishing pier are available within Liberty Hill Park. There are also healthy populations of channel and yellow catfish, and hefty hybrid stripers are often caught below the dam when water is being released. Swimming is available at the designated swim beach from April 1- September 30 for day users and year round for registered campers. No lifeguard on duty and swimming is at your own risk. Life Jackets are available to borrow from the gatehouse.
Facilities
Liberty Hill has just over 100 campsites, most of which have electric and water hookups and several have sewer hookups. Five sites have screened in shelters that include sinks. Two multi-lane boat ramps, a fishing pier, swim beach, playground, group shelter and dump stations are provided within the facility.
Natural Features
Liberty Hill is also a favorite viewing area for wildflowers. The brilliant array of native flowers draws visitors from all over to the lake area during the spring. Bluebonnets, paintbrushes and a myriad of other native plants transform the often-bleak winter landscape into an incredible palette of colors. A wide variety of habitat provides a home and abundant food supply to diverse wildlife. Visitors might stumble across squirrels, rabbits, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, white-tailed deer, raccoon or armadillo.
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
The main road leading to the west side of the park is currently closed due to construction. There is a detour, gravel road leading to campsites #67-102. Construction is expected to last through April 30. During this time, campers may experience unusually loud noises due to construction. Additionally, please be aware that weather may affect road conditions.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundLiberty Hill Park Campground is located in Texas
Directions
From Waco or Corsicana, Texas, take State Highway 31 to Dawson, turn north onto FM 709 and travel about 4 miles to the park entrance. Google may try to route you to go across the dam on FM 667, however this road is closed to the public and you will need to access the park by driving through Dawson and turning onto FM 709.
Address
18520 FM 709 N.
Dawson, TX 76639
Coordinates
31.9461528 N
96.7167111 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/6/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 45 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 15 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 26 min from Killeen, TX
- 1 hr 36 min from Tyler, TX
