Plowman Creek

Whitney Lake

🏕️ CampgroundDFW / Cedar HillTexas⭐ 4.3 (204)

🟢 30 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 34 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 13h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Plowman Creek in Texas has 30 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, PCRE #P24–PCRE #P34 next to each othersites #P01, #P02, #P03, #P04, #P05, #P07, #P08, #P15, #P17, #P20, #P21, #P24, #P25, #P26, #P27, #P28, #P29, #P30, #P31, #P32, #P33, #P34, #P36, #P37, #P38, #P39, #P40, #P41, #P42, #P43, #P44

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, PCRE #P09–PCRE #P11 next to each othersites #P09, #P10, #P11, #P16, #P22, #P23

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #P06, #P18

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, PCRE #P25–PCRE #P34 next to each othersites #P01, #P02, #P03, #P05, #P08, #P09, #P15, #P17, #P18, #P20, #P25, #P26, #P27, #P28, #P29, #P30, #P31, #P32, #P33, #P34, #P36, #P37, #P38, #P39, #P40, #P41, #P42, #P43, #P44

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, PCRE #P21–PCRE #P23 next to each othersites #P04, #P13, #P16, #P21, #P22, #P23

Tue Sep 29 – Thu Oct 12 nightsbook these dates →👥 PCRE #P10 & PCRE #P11 next to each othersites #P07, #P10, #P11

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, PCRE #P01–PCRE #P10 next to each othersites #P01, #P02, #P03, #P04, #P05, #P06, #P07, #P08, #P09, #P10, #P13, #P16, #P18, #P28, #P35

Mon Oct 5 – Thu Oct 83 nightsbook these dates →sites #P15

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite PCRE #P01 — Site #1 — **Site PCRE #P01** · Site #1USACE

Campsite PCRE #P02 — Site #2 — **Site PCRE #P02** · Site #2USACE

Campsite PCRE #P03 — Site #3 — **Site PCRE #P03** · Site #3USACE

Campsite PCRE #P04 — Site #4 — **Site PCRE #P04** · Site #4USACE

Campsite PCRE #P05 — Site #5 — **Site PCRE #P05** · Site #5USACE

Campsite PCRE #P07 — Site #7 — **Site PCRE #P07** · Site #7USACE

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 21.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Victron Energy Supercharger21.5 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger23.5 midirections →

🔌 ChargePoint15.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $16–$28/nightEquestrian ElectricStandard ElectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆204 ratings

5★126

4★48

3★10

2★11

1★9

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.0/4

T-Mobile2.5/4

Verizon1.1/4

Sprint retired3.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Plowman Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Plowman Creek?

Plowman Creek in Texas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Plowman Creek?

Campsite fees at Plowman Creek run about $16–$28/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Plowman Creek when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Plowman Creek often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Plowman Creek?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Plowman Creek over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Plowman Creek a good campground?

Plowman Creek holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 204 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Plowman Creek?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Plowman Creek, AT&T rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 106 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Plowman Creek located?

Plowman Creek is located in DFW / Cedar Hill, Texas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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