How do I get a day pass or ticket for Lake Somerville?

Day passes for Lake Somerville are sold through the Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica), often called Save-the-Day passes. Use the day pass calendar on this page to see availability, then book on ReserveAmerica or call TPWD at (512) 389-8900.

How can I check Lake Somerville day pass availability?

This page shows Lake Somerville day pass availability for the next two weeks, including how many vehicle day passes remain on each date when slots are open. Counts are pulled from the official Texas State Parks system and refresh about every 15 minutes.

Does Lake Somerville require reservations or passes?

Many busy Texas state parks require a day pass or reservation, especially on weekends and holidays. Check the availability grid on this page for Lake Somerville, confirm day use fees and office hours, and verify details on the official TPWD park website before you travel.

Lake Somerville State Park day passes, tickets, maps & trails

Check day pass and ticket availability for Lake Somerville (Save-the-Day vehicle passes from Texas State Parks), plus official TPWD park and trails maps for this Texas state park. See how many passes are left each day, day use fees, and office hours — then book on ReserveAmerica. Browse all Texas state parks.

Type:: State Park
Region:: Central Texas
Coordinates:: 30.3086, -96.6347

Father and Daughter Fishing at Lake Somerville

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Father and Daughter Fishing at Lake Somerville

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Lake Somerville day pass & ticket availability (next 2 weeks)

Vehicle day-pass counts for Lake Somerville from Texas State Parks (ReserveAmerica). Refreshes about every 15 minutes — confirm before you visit.

# = passes leftLarge number = vehicle day passes leftRed = unavailableAmber = weekendAmber outline = weekend

Day use fee: $5 per day, per person 13 and over.
Office hours: Park does not have a gate. No vehicles allowed on the trails in the primitive area.
Office phone: 979-535-7763

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Aug 30

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Aug 31

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Sep 11

218

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026, 1:27 PM.

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Trails at Lake Somerville

Lake Somerville has about 44.1 mi of TPWD-mapped trails across 39 named routes, used for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Order matches the live map trail list — typical visitor favorites first. Trail colors match the map. Distances come from official Texas Parks and Wildlife trail geometry. Conditions and closures can change, so confirm on the park page before you go.

Mapped miles:

44.1 mi

Named trails:

Uses:

Hiking, biking, and horseback riding

Overlook Trail0.7 mi · Hiking/Biking

Overlook Trail is a 0.7-mile trail for hiking and biking at Lake Somerville. The name points to a scenic overlook or viewpoint.

Cardinal Bend0.6 mi · Hiking/Biking

Cardinal Bend is a 0.6-mile trail for hiking and biking at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Honeybee Hill Trail0.5 mi · Hiking/Biking

Honeybee Hill Trail is a 0.5-mile trail for hiking and biking at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Sunset Trail0.9 mi · Hiking/Biking

Sunset Trail is a 0.9-mile trail for hiking and biking at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Wilderness Run1.5 mi · Hiking/Biking

Wilderness Run is a 1.5-mile trail for hiking and biking at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Bucktail Run0.7 mi · Hiking/Biking

Bucktail Run is a 0.7-mile trail for hiking and biking at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Nails Creek Loop0.8 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Nails Creek Loop is a 0.8-mile hiking, biking, and horseback riding loop at Lake Somerville. It follows a creek, bayou, or spring corridor. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Beautyberry Trail0.9 mi · Hiking/Biking

Beautyberry Trail is a 0.9-mile trail for hiking and biking at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Bluestem Bend Trail1.0 mi · Hiking/Biking

Bluestem Bend Trail is a 1.0-mile trail for hiking and biking at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Pintail Trail0.8 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Pintail Trail is a 0.8-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Cactus Trail0.5 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Cactus Trail is a 0.5-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Cedar Creek Trail1.6 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Cedar Creek Trail is a 1.6-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. It follows a creek, bayou, or spring corridor.

Colvin Hill Bypass0.6 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Colvin Hill Bypass is a 0.6-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Lake Shore Trail0.7 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Lake Shore Trail is a 0.7-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. It stays near a lake or pond.

Pelican Point Trail0.5 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Pelican Point Trail is a 0.5-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Whitetail Run Trail0.7 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Whitetail Run Trail is a 0.7-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Alligator Loop1.5 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Alligator Loop is a 1.5-mile hiking, biking, and horseback riding loop at Lake Somerville. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Channel Loop1.4 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Channel Loop is a 1.4-mile hiking, biking, and horseback riding loop at Lake Somerville. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Connector Trail1.0 mi · Hiking/Biking

Connector Trail is a 1.0-mile hiking and biking connector at Lake Somerville. Use it to link other named trails.

Flag Pond Loop Trail1.7 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Flag Pond Loop Trail is a 1.7-mile hiking, biking, and horseback riding loop at Lake Somerville. It stays near a lake or pond. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Lake Somerville Trailway13.1 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Lake Somerville Trailway is a 13.1-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. It stays near a lake or pond. This is a long outing — bring water and plan time for a turnaround.

Lamb Ranch Loop1.8 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Lamb Ranch Loop is a 1.8-mile hiking, biking, and horseback riding loop at Lake Somerville. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Waldo's Loop1.5 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Waldo's Loop is a 1.5-mile hiking, biking, and horseback riding loop at Lake Somerville. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

Cedar Loop0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking

Cedar Loop is a 0.1-mile hiking and biking loop at Lake Somerville. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.

HQ Lake Trail0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking

HQ Lake Trail is a 0.1-mile trail for hiking and biking at Lake Somerville. It stays near a lake or pond.

Eagle Point Trail0.3 mi · Hiking/Biking

Eagle Point Trail is a 0.3-mile trail for hiking and biking at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Sandhill Trail0.4 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Sandhill Trail is a 0.4-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Sandy Slough Trail2.1 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Sandy Slough Trail is a 2.1-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Sehlke Thicket Trail0.4 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Sehlke Thicket Trail is a 0.4-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

White Bass Run1.4 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

White Bass Run is a 1.4-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Bent Tree Trail0.3 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Bent Tree Trail is a 0.3-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Gerdes Spur1.7 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Gerdes Spur is a 1.7-mile hiking, biking, and horseback riding spur at Lake Somerville. It branches off a longer route.

Coyote Crossing0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Coyote Crossing is a 0.1-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Rocky Point Trail0.2 mi · Hiking/Biking

Rocky Point Trail is a 0.2-mile trail for hiking and biking at Lake Somerville. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Horseshoe Bend Access Road0.5 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Horseshoe Bend Access Road is a 0.5-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Use it to reach a trailhead or park area.

Nails Creek Access Road0.4 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Nails Creek Access Road is a 0.4-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. It follows a creek, bayou, or spring corridor. Use it to reach a trailhead or park area.

Newman Bottom Access Road1.0 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Newman Bottom Access Road is a 1.0-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Lake Somerville. Use it to reach a trailhead or park area.

Mill Pond Spur0.2 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Mill Pond Spur is a 0.2-mile hiking, biking, and horseback riding spur at Lake Somerville. It stays near a lake or pond. It branches off a longer route.

Connector< 0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking/Equestrian

Connector is a short hiking, biking, and horseback riding connector at Lake Somerville. Use it to link other named trails.

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