Rules at Lake Whitney Marina

Contact management with any questions or comments you may have about the rules and regulations below. This is not intended to be a complete or exhaustive list. Information is subject to change without notice.

• General information

• Vehicles, golf carts, bicycles

• Camping & cabins

• Marina

• Fishing

• Boat docks

• Water rec area

• Ship's store dock / indoor fishing area

• Boat ramps

Please refer to the policies regarding deposits, pets on the property, holidays, seasons, no smoking areas, cabin and campsite reservations, check-in/check-out times, and more.

General Information:

• In case of emergency, first call 911 for assistance and then contact management or the ship's store. Lake Whitney Marina's contact information is posted on the ship's store door, guard post, property maps, and the bulletin board displayed in the ship's store parking lot.
• Daily entry/parking fees are charged by Lake Whitney Marina; they are in addition to fees charged for facilities or services. Fees and payments are due in advance and must be paid in full. Fees and advance payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Fees vary and subject to change without notice.
• No persons or organizations may engage in still photography or video for non-personal use.
• Groups, clubs, organizations, associations, special events, businesses, tournaments, or reunions must notify management in advance for permission, policies, rules, fees, and any insurance requirements before planning any activities or events at Lake Whitney Marina.
• No commercial activities allowed without prior authorization from management.
• No soliciting, selling, or advertising permitted on the property. Distribution of printed matter is NOT allowed.
• Transferring, transporting, or dispensing gas from any portable container is strictly prohibited on the property, which includes boat slips, boat docks, boat ramps, shoreline, parking lots, roadways, cabins, and the campground.
• Quiet hours on the property are 10:00pm - 8:00am daily.
• Parents and/or legal guardians are responsible for their children at all times. Children may not be left unattended on the property. Minors must remain under adult supervision and control at all times.
• Trespassing, theft of service, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, illegal dumping, suspicious activities, or other unlawful act will be reported to law enforcement.
• Violation of marina rules or policies, or any complaints received by management may result in immediate ejection without refund.
Any incident may result in ejection from the property by marina management without refund.
• Discharge or use of fireworks, sparklers, firecrackers, firearms, air guns, BB guns, pellet guns, projectiles, bows and arrows, paintball guns, or explosives are prohibited year-round. Violators are subject to being reported law enforcement.
• Discard trash and waste in proper receptacles. Do not dump fish parts, cigarette butts, bait, fishing hooks, food scraps, bottles, cans, cooking oil or grease, ashes, or charcoal anywhere on the ground or in the lake. Do not leave bags of trash on the ground, decks, porches, at campsites, or on docks. Trash attracts pets, wildlife, insects, and ants.
• No littering.
• Be alert for wildlife, ducks, roadrunners, squirrels, birds, snakes, foxes, etc. Do NOT feed, disturb, approach, touch, harm, or harass them.
• Do not collect or disturb plants, flowers, rocks, or natural, historical or archeological features.
• Do not cut, climb, or deface any trees.
• Vehicles, vessels, and boat trailers must be registered with Lake Whitney Marina prior to using facilities or services on the property. Unauthorized motor vehicles, trailers, or golf carts are subject to being towed at owner's risk and expense without notice. No trespassing.

• Motor vehicles, golf carts, and bicycles may be operated on the property only. Managment must pre-approve golf carts prior to entering the property; proof of insurance is required. Motor vehicles and golf carts may be operated by licensed drivers only. Passengers must be seated and remain inside vehicles and carts at all times.
• ATVs, quads, UTVs, dune buggies, go-karts, off-road vehicles, mini-bikes, scooters, dirt bikes, skateboards, skates, and motorized foot scooters may NOT be operated on the property.
• The posted speed limit on the property is 10 mph.
• Watch for animals, pedestrians, children at play, vehicles, boats in tow, and any marina-operated vehicles or golf carts.
• Do not kick up rocks, spin tires, or skid while operating any motor vehicle, golf cart, or bicycle. Watch for loose gravel.
• The operator of a vehicle must complete in full, date, and sign their vehicle tag. Each tag is unique. Vehicle tags must remain visible at all times while on the property. Tags and related fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Motor vehicles, golf carts, and bicycles may operate on roads and roadways only. They may NOT be operated: on the grass; off-road; along the shoreline; within the boat ramp or water rec areas; on grassy hillsides or open fields; on boat docks or walkways; on or in front of the pier; beyond physical road barriers and/or safety cones; beyond campsite boundaries; through unoccupied or open sites in a loop; or within any designated "closed areas" on the property.
• Wear a safety helmet while operating a bicycle. Do not operate bicycles from dusk to dawn when visibility is limited. Children must be supervised while operating bicycles.
• Motor vehicles, golf carts, boat trailers, vessels, RVs, and the like may NOT be washed, repaired, or maintained on the property. They must be taken off-site.
• Parking is limited at cabins and campsites. Park in designated areas within your assigned campsite and or cabin space only. Overflow parking is available in the ship's store parking lot for boat trailers and oversized vehicles. Parking of vehicles or trailers is not permitted at unoccupied or open cabins or campsites; between campsites; across multiple campsites; on hillsides; within open fields or grassy areas; or loading/unloading areas beside or behind some cabins. Do NOT remove, relocate, or disturb any barriers along grass or roadways located around a cabin.
• Roadways, entrances, and walkways must remain clear and accessible at all times for emergency vehicles, law enforcement, and marina-operated vehicles.
• Do not obstruct access to any roadway, campsite, entrance, exit, gated area, boat dock walkway, boat ramp or launch lane, or other facility.

• An advance reservation is required to stay in a cabin or campsite. Each reservation is for a unique cabin or campsite. No open camping available. Walk-ins are NOT accepted at any time, day or night. Unauthorized persons, vehicles, and/or camping units on the property may be reported to law enforcement.

• Guests with cabin and campsite reservations need to go directly to the floating ship's store upon arrival to register and check-in with the marina. Each registered guest with a vehicle must appear in-person at the store to fill out and sign their unique vehicle tag.

• Vehicle tags must remain visible and clearly displayed from the rear view mirror at all times while on the property. Unauthorized vehicles are subject to being towed at owner's risk and expense without advance notice.

• The maximum number of occupants or vehicles allowed at a given cabin or campsite may not be exceeded at any time.

• Visitors/invitees of registered cabin/campsite guests are responsible for registering with the ship's store and paying the required daily fees upon their arrival. Visitors are permitted on the property from dawn to dusk only; visitors are NOT permitted to stay or park overnight. A valid tag for day visitors must be displayed at all times while on the property.

• Camping is permitted at marked sites only and while using an approved camping unit. No car camping, truck camping, boat camping, or dry camping allowed on the property. Only one camping unit allowed per campsite. No camping units allowed on the same site as any cabin. Some sites are restricted to camping units of certain lengths or types. Only plastic stakes may be used on the property; metal stakes are prohibited.

• No generators may be operated in the campground.

• No air conditioning units permitted while tent camping.

• Portable structures, canopies, or shelters that are oversized and/or designed for groups must be pre-approved by management before you arrive on the property.

• Your cabin (inside and outside) and/or campsite area must be in the same condition at check-in and check-out to avoid additional charges. No trash, litter, or food scraps.

• Daily housekeeping is not available.

• Trash pickup service at individual cabins or campsites is not provided; put trash bags directly in dumpster. Do not leave trash on ground or outside for an extended period of time.

• Cabin and campsite occupants are responsible for keeping immediate areas, porches, decks, and campsites free of clutter at all times during their stay.

• Individuals are responsible for complying with local burn bans or restrictions in effect in Hill County, TX, along with related violations, penalties, and fines issued by law enforcement.

• Grills and campfires are allowed in designated areas at cabins and campsites. No grills or fires allowed on docks, floating cabins, cabin porches, cabin decks, parking lots, roadways, or picnic tables. Construction of new fire rings on the property is NOT allowed.

• Burn only wood at campfires. Do not burn trash, cans, bottles, clothing, or debris.

• Grills and campfires must be attended to at all times and MUST be completely extinguished before leaving immediate area (no visible signs of smoke, steam, ambers, or flames).

• Do not dump oil, grease, fish parts, waste, rubbish, ash, or charcoal on the ground.

• Do not place hot or flammable items in dumpster.

• Do not cover grass at campsite with tarps, carpets, or mats.

• Notify management immediately of any unusual activity, unauthorized access, or facilities requiring attention.

• Facilities, hours, fees, and access vary and subject to change. Fees must be paid in full and in advance. All fees are non-refundable. No credits or refunds for any reason including, but not limited to, weather conditions, lake levels, third parties, vessel maintenance, early departures, buyer's remorse, or ejection from the property.

• The designated area for fueling/refueling any vessel on the property is the gas pump located at the floating ship's store dock. It is prohibited elsewhere on the property.

• Outside contractors and vendors must be pre-approved by management. Check-in and check-out required with each visit. Insurance is required.

• Wear a PFD when you're in or around the water.

• Lake levels fluctuate and weather conditions are subject to change very quickly. Boaters are advised to use caution and remain alert for any changes while loading, unloading, boarding, launching, operating, parking, towing, or docking.

• Vessels may not be left unattended along shoreline, boat ramps, floating platforms, or store dock.

• Individuals must seek permission from management and meet any conditions or requirements prior to any docking, mooring, anchoring, or beaching a vessel within the waters of the property, day or night, when a valid licensee agreement is not on file. Unauthorized vessels will be reported to law enforcement.

• In-water vessel assignments, tie-ups, or slip rentals are non-transferable and require proof of insurance. An assignment is for a unique vessel in a specified location. All fees are due in full at time of assignment. No trespassing.

• Observe buoys, posted signs and water markers at all times. There is a NO WAKE area around boat docks, boat ramps, ship's store dock, and shoreline.

• NO SWIMMING, JUMPING, or DIVING allowed in or around boat slips, boat docks, boat ramps, gas pumps, passenger loading/unloading areas, or via closed areas of the property.

• Place all trash, bottles, cans, and cigarette butts in dumpster only.

• Do not litter.

• Do not dump anything overboard.

• Glass containers are NOT allowed at the water rec area or shoreline, boat ramps, boat docks, or parking lots.

• Pet waste must be collected and discarded in dumpster.

• Daily fees are required for fishing on the property. Fees are due in full and immediately upon arrival on the property. Call the marina for assistance.

• Fishing is permitted at the indoor fishing area located on the floating ship's store dock. Hours of operation vary and are subject to change. No fishing allowed from walkways, docks, or slips; loading/unloading areas or near gas pumps on store dock; in water rec area; at boat ramps; or via any closed or restricted area on the property.

• Clean fish at the fish cleaning station only. Fish may NOT be cleaned at cabins, floating cabins, campsites, docks, fields, parking areas, shoreline, or elsewhere on the property.

• Fish waste or parts should be tightly bundled in a sealed bag and placed in dumpster only.

• Individuals are responsible for complying with state fishing license rules and requirements.

• Boat docks are private and may not be accessed without a valid docking agreement on file and management authorization. No trespassing. Unauthorized vessels will be reported to law enforcement.

• Management must pre-approve any furniture, lighting, appliances, decorations, dock boxes, or similar items before they may be brought onto any dock.

• Vessels may NOT occupy or tie up in any vacant or open boat slips on a temporary or short-term basis without management permission.

• Gates to boat docks must remain closed at all times.

• All walkways and fingers on docks must remain free and clear of obstructions, including water toys, inflatables, kayaks, chairs, tables, extension cords, trash, rods, and any personal articles. Store items aboard your vessel or in your dock box.

• Garden hoses must be stowed away or hung from an approved storage wheel or hanger. They may not be left on walkways, fingers, or in the water.

• Only walk along boat docks and walkways. No running, yelling, or horseplay allowed.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult and remain supervised at all times.

• Pets must be supervised at all times. All pet waste must be collected and removed immediately. Pet waste baggies are located in the ship's store parking lot and near M / N / J boat docks.

• Swimming, jumping, or diving is NOT allowed at any boat slip, around any boat dock or platform, or near the ship's store dock.

• NO FISHING allowed from walkways, boat slips, or fingers. Boat owners may fish from their vessel while tied up in their assigned slip only.

• All walkways, boat slips, and boat docks are NO SMOKING only.

• NO OPEN FLAMES are allowed on walkways, slips, or docks.

• Electric grills are allowed on docks. Charcoal, BBQ, and gas grills are prohibited.

• Flammable items and hazardous materials, including paint, chemicals, and portable fuel containers are not allowed on docks.

• Respect your neighbors. No shouting or yelling on boat docks.

• No glass bottles allowed on docks.

• Invitees/guests must be accompanied by the licensee.

• No lifeguards are on duty. Swim at your own risk. Wear PFDs.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult and remain supervised at all times.

• Keep your area clean and tidy at all times. Trash must be placed in dumpster. Do not leave cigarette butts, cans, bottle tops, food, or trash on the grass or shoreline. No glass containers, loud music, grills, campfires, fishing, or fish cleaning allowed.

• No vessels allowed in water rec area.

• Vessels may not be left unattended along the shoreline.

• Vessels must observe NO WAKE area around marina.

• Vehicles shall park in either the ship's store or boat ramp parking lots. Do not park off-road in any grass area above the water rec area. Do not block access to boat ramps, roadways, or gates with vehicles and/or boat trailers.

• Vehicles may be operated on roadways only. They are not permitted on the grass, along the shoreline, on any hillside, or beyond any barrier or signpost.

• NO OPEN FLAMES permitted anywhere on floating dock or walkway.

• NO SMOKING permitted anywhere on floating dock or walkway.

• No open containers of alcohol permitted anywhere on floating dock or walkway.

• Only walk along walkway and dock. No running, yelling, or horseplay.

• No swimming, jumping, or diving around dock.

• Vessels may NOT be left unattended at dock.

• Walkways must remain free of obstacles, coolers, bait buckets, and personal articles.

• Place all trash directly in dumpster, which is located in store parking lot.

• Do not litter. Do not throw anything in the water.

• Daily fishing fees are required and due in full upon arrival. No refunds, credits or exchanges permitted for any reason including, but not limited to, any service interruptions, weather conditions, or lake levels.

• Fishing permitted in designated areas only on ship's store dock. Fishing rods may not be left unattended.

• No outside food or drinks, sunflower seeds, portable radios, chests, or coolers.

• Individuals must register with the marina upon arrival and pay required fees before launching, hauling out, putting in, or taking out any vessel. All fees and vehicle tags are non-refundable and non-transferable. A valid tag must be displayed from the rear view mirror while on the property. Vehicles with missing or invalid tags are subject to being reported to law enforcement.

• Boat ramp hours of operation are from dawn to dusk only. No overnight parking permitted for visitor's boat trailers or vehicles. 

• There are two ramps on the property. Watch for posted sign at marina indicating which boat ramp(s) are in-use. Lake levels fluctuate during the year and subject to change without notice.

• No parking beside boat ramp or along shoreline when lake levels are below normal. All vehicles and trailers must be left in a parking lot. Do not park or block access to ramp or launch lane. Do not block any entrance or exit to parking lots, boat ramps, dock walkways, loading/unloading areas, or cabin/campsite areas. Violators are subject to being towed at owner's risk and expense without notice.

• No swimming or fishing permitted at any boat ramp or floating platform.

Related links:

• US Army Corps of Engineers Rules & Regulations

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Regulations

• US Army Corps of Engineers Public Hunting Guide