Dana Peak
9 mi southeast · US Army Corps of Engineers
Dana Peak Campground is located on a peninsula on the shoreline of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas.
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Biking and mountain biking near Killeen
Trails and recreation areas near Killeen open to biking and mountain biking.
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6within 30 miles
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Good to know: Wilderness areas are closed to bikes; check each area’s trail rules and yield to hikers and horses.
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Winkler Park
18 mi northeast · US Army Corps of Engineers
Winkler Park is a small, primitive campground on the northern shore of Belton Lake in Central Texas.
Jim Hogg Park
29 mi south · US Army Corps of Engineers
Jim Hogg Park sits on the north side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. Recreation Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests.
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Dana Peak
Dana Peak Campground is located on a peninsula on the shoreline of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Horseback riding
- Swimming
Winkler Park
Winkler Park is a small, primitive campground on the northern shore of Belton Lake in Central Texas.
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Jim Hogg Park
Jim Hogg Park sits on the north side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. Recreation Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests.
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Paddling
Tejas Park
Tejas Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Paddling
- Water Activities
- Wildlife viewing
Cedar Breaks Park
Cedar Breaks Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. Recreation Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Paddling
- Picnicking
Russell Park
Russell Park is located on the west side of Georgetown Lake, in the Texas Hill Country approximately 25 miles north of Austin. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the San Gabriel River Trail.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Paddling
- Picnicking
30 to 75 miles (2)
Taylor
Taylor Campground, on the banks of Granger Lake, is an excellent lakeside destination for families of all ages. The park pleases nature lovers with its hiking trail and water skiers with its easily accessible boat dock.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
Whitney Lake
There are 10 Corps of Engineers parks, one state park, and three additional parks managed by Hill County or private individuals. Equestrian riders have a great place to explore rolling hills and woods in the McCown Valley Equestrian Area.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Picnicking
75 miles and farther (5)
Somerville Lake
Nearby points of interest include Bluebonnet Trails, Independence Day Trek and Salt Grass Trek.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Picnicking
Joe Pool Lake
Joe Pool Lake is a 7,400-acre impoundment located in the southern portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s.
- Biking
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1972 to provide habitat for one of the last populations of the critically endangered Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken , a ground-dwelling grouse of the coastal prairie…
- Biking
- Birding
- Hiking
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Ranger programs
- Wildlife viewing
Grapevine Lake
Centrally located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex just minutes from DFW Airport, Grapevine Lake offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Killeen. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for biking near Killeen?
Dana Peak (US Army Corps of Engineers), about 9 miles southeast of Killeen as the crow flies. Next are Winkler Park (18 mi) and Jim Hogg Park (29 mi).
When is the best time for biking near Killeen?
Based on Killeen’s average highs, October–May. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.