Searching for a tent camping spot near Killeen? Finding a place to camp in Texas with your tent has never been easier. Search nearby tent campgrounds or find top-rated spots from other campers. Stillhouse Park is a day use area that has two reservable group pavilions along the shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas. With activities such as picnicking, swimming, basketball and fishing, the park is popular for family gatherings and other large group events.
Stillhouse Hollow Lake was created by the U. The 6,acre lake is located 16 miles upstream of the confluence of the Lampasas and Leon Rivers, which flow into the Little River. With 58 miles of shoreline, Stillhouse Hollow Lake is an often uncrowded haven for boaters and fishermen. Those who do not have motor boats, canoes or kayaks can rent them nearby. A variety of land-based activities are also offered, such as volleyball, basketball and horseshoes.
Birding is a favorite pastime for many visitors. Hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds, bobwhite quail, Rio Grande turkey and even an occasional bald eagle visit the lake area, yielding year-round opportunities for bird sightings.
The lake's only marina and fuel dock are located within the park. There are two reservable group pavilions, Island View and Tear Drop, which can each hold up to visitors.
There are also nearly 40 individual picnic sites around the beach area, as well as a swimming beach popular with families. Aside from the park and two nearby campgrounds, very little of the lakeshore is developed.
