Liberty Hill (Navarro Mills Lake)
Navarro Mills Lake
Liberty Hill Park is located on the southern shore of Navarro Mills Lake in central Texas.
Visitors can enjoy a view of the lake from the facility and participate in popular outdoor actives like camping, boating, fishing and picnicking. The lake area provides the perfect setting to get away from it all, especially for city-dwellers from the nearby Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
Liberty Hill has just over 100 campsites, most of which have electric and water hookups and several have sewer hookups. Five sites have screened in shelters that include sinks.
A marina, two multi-lane boat ramps, fishing pier, swim beach, playground, group shelter and dump stations are provided within the facility.
Need to Know
This facility is open year-round 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Gatehouse is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m; a night exit is available for campers who leave after 10 p.m.
Park Hosts live on-site and are available 24 hours/day in case of emergency.
Visitor hours end at 10:00pm and Day Use (fishing) hours end at sunset
Off-road vehicles: ATV's, UTV's and golf carts are not permitted.
Day Use Fee: There is a $5 day use fee per vehicle for fishing, swimming, and using the boat ramp or dump station. Day Use hours end at sunset for day users that are not registered campers. This includes swimming, fishing and drive throughs.
Visitors must park in overflow parking.
Pools: Small pools are permitted but must remain on the pavement or sand impact zone. Pools cannot be placed on the grass. Slip-n-slides are prohibited.
Fireworks: Fireworks are not authorized at any time.
Bounce Houses authorized at group shelters by permit only. Contact the lake office for more information (254) 578-1431.
Argentine Ants: Please be advised that Argentine ants exist in our parks. They are listed by the World Conservation Union as one of the world's 100 worst invasive species. There is currently no reliable treatment or chemical available to effectively control Argentine ant populations, but we are aware of the problem and are working with pesticide applicators, other agencies and partners to find an effective means of control, so we may provide pleasant, safe, and healthy recreation opportunities for you and other members of the public.You can help during your visit to Navarro Mills Lake by following these steps:
1) Do not leave food and drinks sitting around.
2) Keep sites free of trash.
3) Hang trash bags during the day.
4) Do not leave trash bags out overnight.
5) Spread (Argentine) ant poison around the tires and jack of your campers, as well as power and water connections.
Fires are restricted to designated areas only.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. Branches and sticks found on the ground may be used.
Natural Features
Liberty Hill is also a favorite viewing area for wildflowers. The brilliant array of native flowers draws visitors from all over to the lake area during the spring. Bluebonnets, paintbrushes and a myriad of other native plants transform the often-bleak winter landscape into an incredible palette of colors.
A wide variety of habitat provides a home and abundant food supply to diverse wildlife. Visitors might stumble across squirrels, rabbits, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, white-tailed deer, raccoon or armadillo.
Recreation
Birdwatching is a favorite year-round pastime for lake guests. Many species of songbirds, hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, other shorebirds and even an occasional bald eagle visit the area.
Fishing is also popular at Navarro Mills, and the lake holds the current state record for white crappie. Fishermen come from near and far to sample some of the best crappie fishing anywhere. 2 multi-lane boat ramps, a fishing pier, and marina are available within Liberty Hill Park.
There are also healthy populations of channel and yellow catfish, and hefty hybrid stripers are often caught below the dam when water is being released.
Swimming is available at the designated swim beach from April 1- September 30 for day users and year round for registered campers. No lifeguard on duty and swimming is at your own risk. Life Jackets are available to borrow from the gatehouse.
Contact Information
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18520 FM 709 N. DAWSON TX 76639-3186
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 254-578-1431
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Waco or Corsicana, Texas, take State Highway 31 to Dawson, turn north onto FM 709 and travel about 4 miles to the park entrance. Please note that if you are coming from the direction of Waco, you will pass FM 709 before you get to Dawson. Do not turn at the first intersection with FM 709; instead proceed into Dawson and turn left at the second intersection with FM 709.
Google may try to route you to go across the dam. That road is closed to the public and you will need to access the park by driving through Dawson.
Available Campsites
- Site 089, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Overnight Shelter Electric
- Site 083, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 066, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 082, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 061, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site GS, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 102, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 085, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 056, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 079, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 072, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 071, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 065, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 064, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 096, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 084, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 076, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 069, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 094, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 100, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 101, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 075, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 091, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 055, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 067, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 060, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 070, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 087, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 068, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 077, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 081, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 092, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 062, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 074, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 057, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Overnight Shelter Electric
- Site 043, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Overnight Shelter Electric
- Site 045, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 098, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 090, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 099, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Overnight Shelter Electric
- Site 019, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 088, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 080, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Overnight Shelter Electric
- Site 051, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 095, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 086, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 078, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 063, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 097, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 059, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 058, Loop LIBERTY HILL, Type Standard Electric
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