Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area

The State Recreation Area surrounds and includes Lake McConaughy, which is 22 miles long and 4 miles wide. Camping, boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, hiking trails, paragliding, and seasonal hunting are just some of the park activities. Pontoon boat and jet ski rentals available. Our experience was RV camping. We stayed at Little Thunder Campground on site 8, which offered full hookup, 50 amp, a picnic table, and a fire ring. The RV pad was asphalt and was surrounded by weedy sand. We did have a bit of a problem on our campsite with small burs that got stuck on shoes and on the dog. We could not see the water from our site, but the park has quite a few other campgrounds for different experiences - 26 camping areas ranging from tent or RV beach primitive to full hookup for RVs. Many beach areas from which to choose. Cabins are also available to rent. Multiple shower/bathroom facilities. A few campground stores are located between campgrounds. Nice visitor/water interpretive center housing the park office check in required for camping, a gift shop, public restrooms, two large aquariums, and interactive/historical exhibits.

This is, by far, our favorite place to camp. Right on the beach with beautiful views and amazing sunsets

Really liked our spot here. Great view of the lake and beach. Got to watch a storm come in from the west end of the lake. Great view of the wall of rain. Would definitely come back here.

Camped during a week day. We had a great campsite right on the lake. The lake is beautiful and clean. Plenty of space and privacy , good fishing, friendly campers. Clean site with ammenties shower, bathroom, trash, drinking water. Bugs weren't to bad but when they bite they remind you they're there.

First time on Lake McConaughey and we chartered a boat with some friends. There are only two 2 boat launches accessible to the public for a 22 mile long lake. Come on NGPC & Clear Creek Wildlife Management you can do better. We need our monies to go to the waterways, park and recreations areas so everyone can enjoy a memorable time here. It was a great morning and afternoon for fishing and boating. We caught Walleye and Wiper fish. Not as many as we would have liked. Maybe the lake needs to be stocked again. The wind was blowing about 10mph and the waves and white caps were plentiful. The sun was full and shining creating a full rainbow along side the boat. The beaches were still and quite but a lot of sand and just relaxing place to visit!

Great place to camp. Close to the lake.

We camped here in a 30' 5th-wheel in site 018 on Lone Eagle Loop at the end of August 2022 for 1-day as we were passing through. The cost was $45 with tax with W/S/E. PROS: Check-in was easy. Gorgeous mature trees with easy to back-in sites. It is right next to the beach area that has beautiful sand and the water is clear. Pets are allowed to splish and splash without reservation we kept ours leashed. Spots are spacious with plenty of room for kids to roam and play although not many amenities. CONS: In order to check-in, you have to check-in at the main office if you are later than 4p. This isn't anywhere near the actual campgrounds. We had concerns about whether they had a procedure for late check-ins because we were almost at the cut off time. There are no easy ways to get from the campgrounds above to the beach below - you'll have to navigate rocky areas and very soft sand to get there. It is a bit of a distance. The loop maps are misleading as to the location of the beach as compared to your actual campsite ours looks like it is very close to beach access and it isn't anywhere near it. Wifi access is very poor and we didn't end up using it. I would suggest either having your own hotspot or a satellite link instead. The water hookup was in a very odd location for this site and several on this loop as we went around and it required extra hose to utilize it. It was a relaxing stay for passing through and the beach made it even more worth it.

Camped on the beach in October, only 2 other campsites in 15 miles of beach. Highly recommended of you can go in the off season. Staff from check in was easy to deal with and very helpful. I will be back over and over.

Amazing at martin bay campground!!

The only issue I had was the soft sand. I got stuck a few times. I have a 4x4. But, I will still come back. The beautiful surroundings made it worth it.