Airport Beach Shelter in TX -- Campground & RV Camping

Airport Beach Shelter sits on the north shore of Waco Lake, a quarter-mile west of the dam inside the Waco city limits. The day-use area includes a sandy swimming beach, a boat ramp, a dock, and a picnic area with tables and grills. Its accessible covered shelter accommodates up to 110 guests. The lake shore features submerged timber that attracts catfish, crappie, bass, and sunfish. Educational tours at the Waco Lake Wetlands are located nearby.

Getting there: From I-35 take Lake Shore Drive exit (Exit 339) and drive west to Steinbeck Bend Road. Turn right and proceed to second stop light. At intersection with FM1637 (China Spring Highway) turn right. Go to next stop light (Flat Rock Road). Turn left and drive approximately 1 mile to Skeet Eason Road. Turn left and drive about a 1/2 mile. Airport Beach Park is on the second road to the right.

• Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• Sits on broad, near-level ground.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 6, a suburban sky.
• Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
• The Lake Waco shoreline is 0.4 mi off.