Whitney Lake

There are 10 Corps of Engineers parks, one state park, and three additional parks managed by Hill County or private individuals. Equestrian riders have a great place to explore rolling hills and woods in the McCown Valley Equestrian Area. Hopewell Trail, a 12.5 mile equestrian riding and multi-use trail that winds along the lake and through wildlife areas was opened in 2002. Trail riders can access the trail and stay overnight at the equestrian camping area at Plowman Creek Park.

Whitney Lake
Whitney Lake

Located in the Praires and Lakes region of Texas, Whitney Lake is 65 miles south of Ft. Worth and 35 miles north of Waco on the Brazos River.

Limestone bluffs covered with ashe juniper trees surrounding Whitney Lake.
Park Ranger boat at the end of the courtesy dock with blue skies and clear water.
Sunset silhouetting two boats with boat ramp and courtesy dock in the foreground
Limestone bluffs covered with ashe juniper trees surrounding Whitney Lake.
All gates at Whitney Lake Dam open and releasing water downstream.
Wake boat silhouetted by sunset from beach at McCown Day Use Park
Whitney Lake
"Wear Your Lifejacket" written in sand at Whitney Lake
Creek through bluff at Whitney