84 Blue Bell Dr, Willis, TX 77318, USA 
45 miles from Houston, TX
Lake Conroe was created on the San Jacinto River in 1973 as an alternative water source for the City of Houston. It’s a huge reservoir with a 157-mile shoreline with rich wildlife and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Thanks to its close proximity to a city as big as Houston, the recreational area around Lake Conroe has intensively developed and transformed over the last decade.
Many of the lakeside communities offer quality camping facilities, scenic hiking and biking trails, high-class golf resorts and tennis facilities as well as the typical water amenities for boating, fishing, and watersports.
Location And Access
Lake Conroe is located very close to Houston – it’s just a one-hour drive north from downtown Houston via IH-45. The area is well-developed and has a lot of businesses, including restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, etc.
Water Recreation
Being a drinking water source for the City of Houston, Lake Conroe features very clean and clear water, which is just perfect for such recreational activities as swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, etc. There are numerous rental services around the lake, which offer boats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and other watersport equipment at reasonable prices. Swimming in the lake is also popular and enjoyable.
Wildlife
The local wildlife is rather diverse and includes deer, alligators, various birds, and a lot of fish species. If you’re keen on fishing, take a rod and come to Lake Conroe, which is considered to be one of the best fishing spots in the area with species such as crappie, white bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth buffalo, striped bass, blue catfish, channel catfish, and flathead catfish.
Lake Conroe RV & Camping Resort
This RV park offers full hookup campsites and well-equipped cabins for rent with a very good price-quality relationship. There are well-kept restrooms and shower facilities throughout the campground.
The park recreational facilities include mini-golf, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pool, fishing spots, and a small cozy beach area for sunbathing and swimming. Pets are welcome and there is even a special area where you can play with your dog unleashed. The campground staff are friendly and always ready to help.
Other Accommodation Options
The neighborhoods around Lake Conroe have some of the most sought after real estate in the Houston metropolitan area. If you’re a tourist and looking where to stay, it’s not going to be a problem: there are hotels, condominiums, RV parks, and waterfront real estate for every taste and budget.
Driving Time
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15 minutes from Willis, TX
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50 minutes from Houston, TX
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1 hour 55 minutes from Beaumont, TX
Hotels and rentals
If you're considering staying for one or even a few nights, there are plenty of options available near the beach. Chose your preferred accomodation type and your favourite room provider:
- Nearby rentals from VRBO.
- Nearby rooms and properties from Booking.com.
Beaches nearby
Additionally, there's a number of beaches near Lake Conroe RV & Camping Resort Beach which you can visit:
- Emerald Lake Naturist Resort and RV Park Beach (27 miles)
- Blue Lagoon Beach (29 miles)
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27 mi away