McCowan Valley COE Park
Whitney, Texas
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, and Swim
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. 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.
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https://www.recreation.gov/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Whitney, Texas
- Head east on W Jefferson Ave toward N Brazos St (33 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto FM933 N/N Brazos StContinue to follow FM933 N(2.4 mi)
- Turn left onto FM 1713 W (3.9 mi)
- Continue straight onto State Spur 1713 W (0.4 mi)
- Continue onto Farm-To-Market Rd 1713 W (249 ft)
- Slight left toward County Rd 1241 (0.1 mi)
- Slight right onto County Rd 1241 (213 ft)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the right(102 ft)
From I-35 in Hillsboro, take HWY 22 west 12 miles to Whitney, exit 933 north for 2.5 miles to FM 1713. Proceed 6 miles west, following signs into campground.
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