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Lake Wood Recreation Area

As we travel around the great State of Texas exploring public campgrounds we end up camping in a but of an unknown campground on the Guadalupe River, Lakewood Recreation Area.

Lake Wood Recreation Area — Dude RV field still

Trail Notes

What we noticed on the ground

As we travel around the great State of Texas exploring public campgrounds we end up camping in a but of an unknown campground on the Guadalupe River, Lakewood Recreation Area. Lake Wood Recreation Area is managed by the Guadalupe – Blanco River Authority. There is a whole lot to like at the Lake Wood Recreation Area and a few things that are not so likable. I found the setting to be very peaceful for the most part and the river was quite magical as most rivers are. I was most impressed by the huge pecan trees and all of the beautiful grass under them. The biggest detractor was the fact that there are the long term residents and the accumulated stuff that is being stored under and around the trailers. I also felt that the price was a bit high for what you get. Join me as I explore Lake Wood Recreation Area on The Guadalupe River!

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Living guide

What the weather is usually like at Lake Wood Recreation Area

NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for the Gonzales 2S, TX weather station, 2.7 miles from Lake Wood Recreation Area, show that the warmest month is August (average high 95.7 F) and the coolest is January (average low 40.1 F).

May is usually the wettest month, at about 4.68 inches of rain, and July the driest, at about 1.95 inches. The monthly figures add up to about 35.9 inches in a typical year.

Average high, average low and rain by month (1991-2020 normals)
MonthHigh (F)Low (F)Rain (in)
January62.140.12.37
February65.943.72.07
March72.551.02.80
April79.357.32.82
May85.666.04.68
June91.872.13.41
July94.374.01.95
August95.773.72.92
September89.968.83.58
October82.159.03.94
November71.949.02.73
December64.041.62.66

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (monthly), station Gonzales 2S, TX (USC00413622), 2.7 miles from the park. Station elevation about 296 ft; the map pin is at about 291 ft (USGS). Data retrieved 2026-10-02.

See today's forecast for Lake Wood Recreation Area (National Weather Service)

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