Lake Information

Lake Characteristics

Location: On the Brazos River in downtown Granbury, off US 377 33 miles southwest of Fort Worth

Surface area: 8,310 acres

Maximum depth: 75 feet

Impounded: 1969

Aquatic Vegitation

Limited amounts of bulrush, cattails, and water stargrass.

Predominant Fish Species

 
 

Thorp Spring Park

  • Located on the west side of the lake. From US 377 in Granbury, take Business 377, turn north on FM 4 and look for park signs.
  • Ramp will accommodate all boat types
  • No fee required
  • Open all year
  • Operated by the Brazos River Authority
 

817.573.3212

 

Hunter Park

  • Located uplake on the east shore. From US 377 in Granbury, take Business 377, turn north on FM 51 and look for park signs.
  • Boat ramp and fishing pier
  • No fee required
  • Open all year
  • Operated by the Brazos River Authority
 

817.573.3212

 

Granbury City Park

  • Located off Business 377 in the City of Granbury.
  • Boat ramp and swimming area
  • No fee required
  • Open all year
  • Operated by the City of Granbury
 

817.573.5548

 

Rough Creek Park

  • Located off Texas 144 just south of Granbury.
  • Ramp will accommodate all boat types
  • No fee required
  • Open all year
  • Operated by the Brazos River Authority
 

817.573.3212

 

De Cordova Bend

  • Located near the dam. From US 377 just east of Granbury, turn south on FM 4, then right on 167. Watch for park signs.
  • Boat ramp, fishing pier, and access to tailrace area
  • No fee required
  • Open all year
  • Operated by the Brazos River Authority
 

817.573.3212

 
 
 

Lake Services

Brazos River Authority Lake Granbury Maps
Granbury Chamber of Commerce 817.573.1622 Visit Website
 
General Information & Public Boat Ramps
Brazos River Authority 817.573.3212 Visit Website
Brazos River Authority Rangers Office 817.573.1407 Visit Website
 
Boat Safety Courses
U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary 817.326.4384 Visit Website
 
Boat Rentals
Lake Granbury Marina 817.279.1000 Visit Website
 
Jet Ski Rentals
Lake Granbury Marina 817.279.1000 Visit Website
Texas Water Sports 817.776.6057 Visit Website
 
Boat Dealers & Marine Repair
Carey & Sons Marine 817.326.6478 Visit Website
 
Fishing Licenses & Guides
Wal-Mart Supercenter 817.573.3791 Visit Website
 

Outdoor Lodging

RV Parks
Midway Pines RV Park 817.279.7925 9322 Glen Rose Hwy. Granbury, TX 76048
Bennetts RV Ranch 817.279.7500 3101 Old Granbury Rd. Granbury, TX 76049
Pocos Park 888.978.7623 1018 CR 303 Rainbow, TX 76077
Thorp Springs RV Park 817.573.3043 2700 Lipan Hwy.#63 Granbury, TX 76048
 
Campgrounds & Parks
Camp Crucis
2875 Camp Crucis Court, Granbury		 817.578.3181 Visit Website
Camp Fire Usa Camp El Tesoro
2700 Meacham, Ft Worth		 817.831.2111 Visit Website
DeCordova Bend Park
HCR 309 off S. Hwt 167		 817.573.1407 *No hookups: just camping, Boat launching, fishing pier, picnic tables, restrooms, swimming
Glen Lake Camp & Retreat
Glen Rose, TX 76043		 254.897.2247 Visit Website
Hunter Park
N. Hwy 51		 817.573.1407 *No hookups: just camping, Boat launching, fishing pier, picnic tables, restrooms
Camp Fire Camp
Fall Creek Hwy., Acton		 817.326.4480 First Texas Council Camp Fire Camp provides a beautiful backdrop year-round for families to spend quality time together while exploring nature.
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Hwy 67 West (follow signs), Glen Rose		 254.897.4588 Water & electric hook ups, no sewer, restrooms, showers, mostly back-in sites, shade, paved roads, picnic day use, shelters, playground, hiking, pets on leash, store, tent sites, dump station & more.
Tres Rios Campground
2322 Co. Rd. 312, Glen Rose		 254.897.4253 40 Cabins, one tree house, 100 primitive tent sites, 350 gravel and grass level sites, 391 pull thru, full hook ups, restrooms, showers, meeting room, pool, security, some supplies, pet restrictions, river fishing, playground, pavilion, daily or monthly rates, canoeing.