Fort Phantom Hill Lake

Public Access Facilities

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Four boat ramps are available when the lake is full. When water is low, two additional ramps are available at Johnson Park. Excellent shore fishing access is available at several areas of the reservoir. Primitive camping is available at Johnson Park. There is no fishing boat rental or marina, and no handicap fishing access. There are a couple of bait stores. For more details, choose a point on the map or a name in the chart below.

Clickable map of lake


A: Main Ramp
B: Seabee
C: Southeast
D: Sailboat Point
E: Johnson Park

Main Ramp

Located north of Abilene. From FM 600, take FM 1082 east about one-quarter mile.
Multiple lane concrete boat ramp with lighted parking area and maximum parking capacity of 50
No fee required
Open all year
Texas Parks & Wildlife public ramp maintained by City of Abilene (325) 673-2272

Seabee

Located north of Abilene just east on FM 600 on the southwest part of the lake
Single-lane concrete boat ramp with limited parking capacity. Most useful for small boats.
No fee required
Open all year, but not functional when water levels approach 10 feet low
Texas Parks & Wildlife public ramp maintained by City of Abilene (325) 673-2272

Southeast

Located north of Abilene off FM 2833
Two-lane concrete boat ramp with lighted parking area and space for about 20 vehicles
No fee required
Open all year, but not functional when water levels approach 10 feet low
Texas Parks & Wildlife public ramp maintained by City of Abilene (325) 673-2272

Sailboat Point

Located north of Abilene. From FM 2833, take Dixon Road to Sailboat Point.
Single-lane concrete boat ramp with lighted parking area and maximum parking capacity of 5
No fee required
Open all year, but not functional when water levels approach 11 feet low
Operated by City of Abilene (325) 673-2272

Johnson Park

Located on FM 1082 just west of the dam
Two single-lane concrete boat ramps with parking for about 20 vehicles at each ramp
No fee required
Available only when lake is low
Bank fishing access also available