Spend a Long Weekend at Lake Whitney

A wooden dock extends into a calm lake at sunset, with orange and yellow clouds in the sky and a flock of birds flying above the water.

Formed by the damming of the Brazos River in Central Texas, Lake Whitney covers almost 24,000 acres and serves up a multitude of opportunities for fun. A great spot for swimming, fishing, kayaking and more, Lake Whitney is a great destination for a lake getaway any time of year. Adjacent Lake Whitney State Park features plenty of opportunities for camping, hiking and more. Located in Texas’ acclaimed Hill Country, Lake Whitney State Park is a vacation destination you’ll want to visit again and again.

Fun things to do at Lake Whitney in 2026

  • Go fishing. Lake Whitney is a great spot to cast a line and see what bites while fishing. Anglers frequently catch smallmouth and largemouth bass, blue and striped bass, several different species of catfish and crappie. Lake Whitney provides some of the best fishing for striped bass in the state of Texas. If you’re into fishing, Lake Whitney is a spot you won’t want to miss.  
  • Hike and bike. Those looking to break a sweat and get their cardio on will love visiting Lake Whitney State park for hiking and biking. Both the Two Bridges Trail and the Towash Forest Trail are rated easy in terms of difficulty and offer up about one mile’s worth of space to hike, bike and enjoy. Be on the lookout for beautiful vegetation, animals, birds and more. 
  • Try out geocaching. Like a good treasure hunt? You need to check out geocaching at Lake Whitney State Park. Use a GPS device or smartphone app to locate geocaches within Lake Whitney State Park, then set off in search of treasures. Perfect for all ages, this is a great way to explore the park and hunt for tiny treasures at the same time. 
  • Be a daredevil and cliff jump. Like a good adrenaline rush? Try out cliff jumping at Lake Whitney, where you launch yourself into the lake from a high point. Be sure and check water levels before you jump and know your own swimming skills and limitations. Not for the faint of heart, cliff jumping is an exciting way to push your limits at Lake Whitney. 
  • Hit the lake in a boat, kayak or paddleboard. Crave the open water? Rent a water vessel from a nearby outfitter and prepare to spend your day on the lake. Whether you want to cruise around, paddle around or simply find a spot to relax and watch the world go by, Lake Whitney is a great spot for fun in the sun and on the water. 

Lake Whitney area lodging

Glen Rose, Texas, is just an hour or so from Lake Whitney and Lake Whitney State Park and a perfect spot to stay while you enjoy the best of both Glen Rose (hello all things dinosaur at Dinosaur Valley State Park!) and the wide-open fun of Lake Whitney. Oakdale RV Resort in Glen Rose has the largest swimming pool at an RV park in Texas and other fantastic amenities to make your stay there comfortable and enjoyable. What are you waiting for? Book today!