Somerville Lake


Lake Somerville lies in Burleson, Washington, and Lee counties, 23 miles southwest of Bryan/College Station, Texas. Lake Somerville covers 11,630 acres with 85 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 38 feet. Yegua Creek in the Brazos River Basin feeds Lake Somerville. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Ft. Worth District oversees Lake Somerville. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) manages the Somerville Public Hunting Land and seven parks under a license agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Lake Somerville is 65 miles east of Austin, Texas, and 78 miles northwest of Houston, Texas, with a few tiny communities on its northern border. Somerville, Texas is the nearest town on its eastern shores. Lake Somerville sits in a rural backdrop with over ten islands. The largest islands are named Buck Nekkid Island in its northern waters and Sunny Buns Island in its southern waters.   More Lake Information

Somerville Lake Real Estate


Lake living at its best near Birch Creek Park

$394,900

Located a short distance from Brenham and College Station in Birch Creek Forest at Lake Somerville, "The Best Subdivision by the Lake," and fondly called "The Treehouse", this awesome modern home with full length back porch and...

Somerville Lake Camping


Birch Creek Unit

There are 99 units in Birch Creek Campground. There are 50-amp hookups on 21 sites and 30-amp hookups on the others. There are water hookups, electric hookups, restrooms, and fire rings. For more information,...

Artesian Park RV Campground

Artesian Park RV Campground is located in Brenham, TX, that offers 49 full hook-up sites, 20/30/50 amp sites, and 34 pull-throughs. Also, some of the inclusions are free Wi-Fi, laundry service, walking trail,...

Group Camping Area

A central dining hall, a trailer dump station, a view of the lake, and access to Lake Somerville are all available in this area. There is also a full-access kitchen, 14 campsites with electric and water...

Lake Somerville Campground

Lake Somerville Campground is located in Brenham, TX. The campground has 109 campsites with power and running water and picnic tables and fire rings for cooking marshmallows and telling stories over the fire....

Nails Creek Unit

Nails Creek Unit has 20 campsites with a 30-amp electric hookup, water hookup, restrooms, horse pens in the area, and a fire ring grill. The Nails Creek Unit offers a weekly non-peak rate from December through...

Somerville Lake Marinas


Lake Somerville Marina

Basic groceries, snacks, drinks, and a big assortment of live and frozen baits, as well as walls full of tackle, are all available at Lake Somerville Marina for your leisure and camping requirements. There is...

Big Creek Marina

Big Creek Marina offers a boat launch that can accommodate up to four boats. Passes for the launch are provided on a daily and annual basis. Guests are welcome to fish off our marina piers for a daily fee. For...

Somerville Lake What To Do


Texas Baptist Historical Museum

This historic church was the site of Sam Houston's baptism and now houses a free Baptist history museum. There is also a gift shop where you can purchase some items. All proceeds will benefit support workers...

Busted Oak Cellars

Busted Oak Cellars is a family-owned winery located in Carmine, TX. Busted Oak offers different kinds of hand-crafted wines. They also offer discounts for all teachers, veterans, and first responders. The...

Texas Cotton Gin Museum

A 1925 Bessemer Type IV diesel oil engine resides at the gin. The repaired 16-ton "Lady B" is the most significant historic internal combustion engine remaining in operation in the United States! The...

Somerville Icehouse & Grill

Somerville Icehouse & Grill offers cold beers and wine. Also, there are darts, pool tables, a jukebox, direct TV, and live music. The place is relaxing, and it is a great place to spend some chill hours...

Star of the Republic Museum

Star of the Republic Museum is located in Washington, TX. The Texas Republic's colorful saga depicts the Star of the Republic Museum. Also, the story of the autonomous Republic of Texas, which existed from...

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Somerville Lake Current Weather Alerts

There are no active watches, warnings or advisories.

 

Somerville Lake Weather Forecast

Friday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 89

Friday Night

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 70

Saturday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 83

Saturday Night

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 68

Sunday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 78

Sunday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 65

Monday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 83

Monday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 67


Somerville Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 5/19: 242.95 (+4.95)