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About Sowell Creek
Number of accommodations: 61
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (843)
What Guests Are Saying
Sowell Creek offers a peaceful and clean camping experience with beautiful lake views, friendly staff, and well-maintained facilities. Many guests appreciated the quiet atmosphere and spacious sites, making it a great place for relaxation and exploration. However, there are concerns about low-hanging tree branches that can pose challenges for RV access and some minor maintenance issues.
What Guests Are Saying
Sowell Creek offers a peaceful and clean camping experience with beautiful lake views, friendly staff, and well-maintained facilities. Many guests appreciated the quiet atmosphere and spacious sites, making it a great place for relaxation and exploration. However, there are concerns about low-hanging tree branches that can pose challenges for RV access and some minor maintenance issues.
Review Summary
Scott R
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: L#4
I don’t think maintenance or upgrades are done often enough, especially with the electricity and especially after flooding. It would be helpful if there were more sites available with 50 amp & sewer hookups.
Charles L
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: L#2
Site had good view of the Lake and was shady.
marion s
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: L#2
Check in was at 2:00 but we called and they said we could come early. The park had been closed for several weeks due to high water and was reopening that day. But apparently they hadn’t done any troubleshooting. In our section of campground there was a water line break so all Water was off. Then we plugged in and all electric was off. The ranger fixing the water said he wasn’t allowed to fix the electric and didn’t hustle to get someone there who could. They did get it fixed but our day guest who was meeting us to kayak had to park on the grass since so many repair trucks were around. We got called out for parking in the grass. Beautiful time kayaking. Shady sites. Just a rough beginning to our camp out
marion s
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: L#2
Check in was at 2:00 but we called and they said we could come early. The park had been closed for several weeks due to high water and was reopening that day. But apparently they hadn’t done any troubleshooting. In our section of campground there was a water line break so all Water was off. Then we plugged in and all electric was off. The ranger fixing the water said he wasn’t allowed to fix the electric and didn’t hustle to get someone there who could. They did get it fixed but our day guest who was meeting us to kayak had to park on the grass since so many repair trucks were around. We got called out for parking in the grass. Beautiful time kayaking. Shady sites. Just a rough beginning to our camp out
marion s
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: L#2
Check in was at 2:00 but we called and they said we could come early. The park had been closed for several weeks due to high water and was reopening that day. But apparently they hadn’t done any troubleshooting. In our section of campground there was a water line break so all Water was off. Then we plugged in and all electric was off. The ranger fixing the water said he wasn’t allowed to fix the electric and didn’t hustle to get someone there who could. They did get it fixed but our day guest who was meeting us to kayak had to park on the grass since so many repair trucks were around. We got called out for parking in the grass. Beautiful time kayaking. Shady sites. Just a rough beginning to our camp out
Kathy B
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: L#2
We had to pack up and move 3 campers twice because of flooding concerns. We booked new reservations at 3 campsites on higher ground and moved in the heat of the day. Then we had to mow all 3 sites because the grass was too tall for littles dogs to see over, just to spend 1 night and be told the following morning to pack up and leave again. We had an 82 and 77 year old parents with us who just wanted to enjoy relaxing and fishing. This was a horrible experience for all of us. I wish we would’ve just been told of the likelihood of closure again on the second move and we would’ve just left after the first closure notice. We were assured a full refund for our entire stay by the park, but did not receive any comped nights at all except for the remainder of the reservations. I realize mother nature cannot be controlled, but the insight of flooding from the corp of engineers would have been appreciated as I know they have the knowledge to predict these occurrences. I was notified by email before the staff at the park was notified by the corp. That is a seriously ridiculous way to operate a facility in my opinion. We most likely will not revisit proctor lake again in the near future.
Kathy B
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: L#2
We had to pack up and move 3 campers twice because of flooding concerns. We booked new reservations at 3 campsites on higher ground and moved in the heat of the day. Then we had to mow all 3 sites because the grass was too tall for littles dogs to see over, just to spend 1 night and be told the following morning to pack up and leave again. We had an 82 and 77 year old parents with us who just wanted to enjoy relaxing and fishing. This was a horrible experience for all of us. I wish we would’ve just been told of the likelihood of closure again on the second move and we would’ve just left after the first closure notice. We were assured a full refund for our entire stay by the park, but did not receive any comped nights at all except for the remainder of the reservations. I realize mother nature cannot be controlled, but the insight of flooding from the corp of engineers would have been appreciated as I know they have the knowledge to predict these occurrences. I was notified by email before the staff at the park was notified by the corp. That is a seriously ridiculous way to operate a facility in my opinion. We most likely will not revisit proctor lake again in the near future.
Kathy B
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: L#2
We had to pack up and move 3 campers twice because of flooding concerns. We booked new reservations at 3 campsites on higher ground and moved in the heat of the day. Then we had to mow all 3 sites because the grass was too tall for littles dogs to see over, just to spend 1 night and be told the following morning to pack up and leave again. We had an 82 and 77 year old parents with us who just wanted to enjoy relaxing and fishing. This was a horrible experience for all of us. I wish we would’ve just been told of the likelihood of closure again on the second move and we would’ve just left after the first closure notice. We were assured a full refund for our entire stay by the park, but did not receive any comped nights at all except for the remainder of the reservations. I realize mother nature cannot be controlled, but the insight of flooding from the corp of engineers would have been appreciated as I know they have the knowledge to predict these occurrences. I was notified by email before the staff at the park was notified by the corp. That is a seriously ridiculous way to operate a facility in my opinion. We most likely will not revisit proctor lake again in the near future.
Mark S
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: L#3
Beautiful campground. Great volunteers and hosts
Mark S
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: L#3
Beautiful campground. Great volunteers and hosts
Location Sowell Creek
Address:
2180 Fm 2861
Comanche, TX, 76442-9210
United States
From Comanche, Texas, take Highway 67/377 east for 12 miles to the town of Proctor. Turn left on FM 1476 west and continue 2 miles to Recreation Road 6. Turn left and continue for 1/2 mile to the park entrance.
Sowell Creek is accessible via Highway 67/377, which connects to the nearby town of Proctor, approximately 12 miles away.
Latitude & Longitude: 31.99 / -98.46
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- The park gate closes at night, and entrance is prohibited during those hours.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-road vehicles and similar vehicles are not allowed in the park.
Site capacity
- Each campsite can have up to 4 vehicles, including 2 extra permits available for $4 each.
Fires & fuel
- Please buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent pests.
Utilities
- Gray water must be contained and not disposed of improperly.
Wildlife & food storage
- To prevent invasive species, clean all gear and vehicles before entering and exiting the site and properly dispose of organic waste.
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