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Kimball Bend Park

32.1236° N / 97.4969° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 18Next open weekend Sep 189 detected openings this week36 monitored sites

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Campsite Sniper detected 9 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233170

When Kimball Bend Park reopens

Kimball Bend Park's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
9
Openings · last 30 days
12
Openings · last 90 days
12

Only 12 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 36 monitored sites

Of the 6,588 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 5,676 open for online reservation · 339 reserved · 573 closed.

Where the open windows are

13.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 5,676 of 6,588 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online13.8%
Open site-nights5,676 / 6,588
Reserved (of online inventory)339 / 6,015
Weekday openings3,100
Weekend openings2,210

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 3,100 fall on weekdays and 2,210 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 5,310 open site-nights on mapped sites; 5,676 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
02505007501,0001,2503758099101,0081,023924627SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

January holds the most room. 1,023 of 1,116 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 34 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2621Open
FRI Nov 2720Open
SAT Nov 2820Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 2429Open
FRI Dec 2529Open
New YearTHU Dec 3131Open
FRI Jan 131Open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 19 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 29 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 31 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
016  183
027  183
015  181
003  180
023  180

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18

The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

5,310 open site-nights across 31 sites at Kimball Bend Park, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 111 2-night, 111 3-night, 80 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 016.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 34 sites take 25 ft, 34 sites take 35 ft, 34 sites take 40 ft.

All 31 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
01645 ftYes183183 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more
02745 ftYes183183 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more
01545 ftYes181167 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +169 more
00345 ftYes180166 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +168 more
02345 ftYes180146 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +168 more
03545 ftYes180173 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +168 more
00545 ftYes178166 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +166 more
02945 ftYes178160 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +166 more
03445 ftYes178160 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +166 more
02145 ftYes177146 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +165 more
03645 ftYes177159 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +165 more
02545 ftYes176146 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +164 more
02645 ftYes176146 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +164 more
02845 ftYes176160 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +164 more
02445 ftYes175146 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +163 more
03045 ftYes175166 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +163 more
02245 ftYes174111 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +162 more
01845 ftYes170139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +158 more
03245 ftYes168111 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +156 more
00945 ftYes167111 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +155 more
01045 ftYes16683 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +154 more
01145 ftYes16583 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +153 more
01345 ftYes165153 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +153 more
01945 ftYes165111 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +153 more
00645 ftYes164113 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +152 more
01445 ftYes162111 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +150 more
00745 ftYes159146 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +147 more
00845 ftYes159111 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +147 more
01245 ftYes159110 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +147 more
02045 ftYes158111 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +146 more
03145 ftYes156111 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +144 more

About Kimball Bend Park

Overview

Kimball Bend Campground is located on Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. The campground offers thirty four 50 amp campsites.

Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river and downstream at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish. Visitors enjoy hiking the Chisholm Trail, a historic route followed by upwards of ten million cattle as they traveled northbound from southern Texas to Kansas and adjacent destinations between 1867 and the 1880s. It crosses through the campground and past several historic structures.

Facilities

This year-round campground offers 34 sites with water and electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.

* Please note that water for this facility is supplied by an onsite Public Water Supply (PWS) and in the event of a power ouatage that lasts more than 24 hours visitors may be asked to evacuate the park since water cannot be provided.

Natural Features

The Brazos River flows gently over sand and rocks at Kimball Bend. The surrounding rolling hills are covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees.

Nearby Attractions

The 12.5 mile Hopewell Trail is nearby. It allows hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Visitors can travel south to Lakeside Village and Powelldale Mountain.

36 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ft34 with hookups29 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 10

Getting there

From Kopperl, TX, travel north on HWY 56 for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right on HWY 174 and go approximately 2.3 miles. Turn left into the park, just before the HWY 174 bridge. From Cleburne, TX, travel south on HWY 174 for 22 miles. Turn right into the park after you cross the HWY 174 bridge.

3351 Highway 174, Kopperl, TX 76652254-622-3332
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Kimball Bend Park?

Reservations for Kimball Bend Park are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 5,676 of 6,588 tracked site-nights are open (86.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 12 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Kimball Bend Park?

Campsite Sniper detected 9 site-date openings at Kimball Bend Park in the last 7 days, 12 over 30 days and 12 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Kimball Bend Park?

111 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 016. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Kimball Bend Park fit a 35-foot RV?

34 of the 34 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Kimball Bend Park?

January 2027, with 1,023 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,116.

When is the next open date at Kimball Bend Park?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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