Waco Lake

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Welcome to Waco Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District welcomes you to Waco Lake, located in Waco, Texas. Our mission: supply water to the city of Waco and surrounding areas; to provide flood control to the Waco area, and to offer some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Texas.

Seven Ways to Stay Water Safe

Swim in designated areas
Wear a life jacket
Always swim with a buddy
Do not overestimate your swimming ability
Never Swim to a buoy or swim after a floatable toy
Learn to swim
Never swim or supervise swimmers under the influence of alcohol

Did you know that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the leading provider of outdoor recreation on all Federally-managed public lands in the United States? With a recreation base that is primarily built around water, the Corps has a dedicated focus on water safety. The pages of the following web site will provide you with the opportunity to view current water safety materials available through the Corps program, as well as offer tips on programming, help you find a local point of contact and offer some useful downloadable information. Click here for the US Army Corps of Engineer's water safety web page.

Lake Elevation / Gate Opening Information

Waco Lake
6 MAY 2024
Current Elevation	Normal Elevation	Currently Releasing	Current Wind Speed	Current Wind Direction	Max Wind Speed (Last 6 Hours)
480.41 ft	462.00 ft	1048 cfs	1.10 mph	333.00 deg ⇖	-NR- mph
Reservoir Control Section

Contact Information

Waco Lake
Fort Worth District Map
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Waco Lake Office
3801 Zoo Park Dr.
Waco, TX 76708
Email Address

Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Phone: (254) 756-5359
Fax: (254) 756-3433

Camping Reservations:
1-877-444-6777

LINKS

US Army Corps of Engineers Home Page.

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Latest News and Updates

ATTENTION:

Waco Lake no longer accepts cash payments for any USACE operated campground or boat ramp. If you need assistance, please contact us at (254) 756-5359. We appreciate your cooperation.

For information on Mobility Assistance Device use in Corps Parks, please read the Policy here . For more information or to be issued a permit please contact the lake Manager.

Our office located at 3801 Zoo Park Dr is closed for construction. For pass inquiries or emergencies, please visit our temporary office located at Midway Campground. The address for our temporary office is 2330 W Highway 6, Waco, Tx 76712.

Fort Worth District Lake Facility Closures

Facility Closure Report

This report last updated on Sat May 04 2024 19:49:53 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)

LAKE NAME	FACILITY NAME	STATUS	CLOSURE TYPE	CATEGORY	UPDATED DATE	COMMENTS
WACO LAKE
WACO LAKE	AIRPORT BEACH & DAY USE	FULLY CLOSED	FLOOD	PARK	5/4/2024 4:10:49 PM	Park closed due to flooding
WACO LAKE	AIRPORT PARK	PARTIALLY CLOSED	FLOOD	PARK	5/4/2024 4:03:26 PM	Sites 3-8, 51-80 are closed due to flooding.
WACO LAKE	BOSQUE PARK	FULLY OPEN	NONE	PARK	5/3/2024 4:27:26 PM
WACO LAKE	FLATROCK ACCESS	FULLY CLOSED	FLOOD	PARK	5/2/2024 1:27:23 PM	Closed due to flooding.
WACO LAKE	KOEHNE PARK	FULLY CLOSED	FLOOD	PARK	5/4/2024 4:04:14 PM	Park closed due to flooding.
WACO LAKE	LACY POINT ACCESS AREA	FULLY CLOSED	FLOOD	ACCESS POINT	5/3/2024 7:30:00 AM	Closed due to flooding.
WACO LAKE	MIDWAY PARK	PARTIALLY CLOSED	FLOOD	PARK	5/3/2024 7:30:15 AM	Boat ramp closed due to flooding
WACO LAKE	REYNOLDS CREEK PARK	PARTIALLY CLOSED	FLOOD	PARK	5/4/2024 4:07:07 PM	Boat ramps and day use closed due to flooding.
WACO LAKE	SPEEGLEVILLE CAMPGROUND	PARTIALLY CLOSED	FLOOD	PARK	5/4/2024 4:05:36 PM	Sites 1-3 closed, Boat ramp closed due to flood
WACO LAKE	TWIN BRIDGES DAY USE AREA	PARTIALLY CLOSED	FLOOD	PARK	5/4/2024 4:04:45 PM	Back beach and boat ramp closed due to flooding
WACO LAKE	WACO DAM	FULLY OPEN	NONE	ACCESS POINT	5/3/2024 4:27:46 PM

For all Park facility closure information click here.

Zebra Mussels

Zebra mussels have been found in Waco Lake. However, steps are being taken to prevent the mussels from taking over the lake. And for now, it might be working. Learn how to stop the spread of Zebra Mussels in Texas lakes and rivers.