Gibbons Creek Reservoir is a 2,770-acre power plant cooling reservoir located in Grimes County, Texas, approximately 20 miles east of College Station. The lake features a 5-lane boat ramp and offers designated paddling access, though hours are restricted to Friday through Sunday and holidays, with gates open from 6 AM to 6 PM. A $7 per day entrance fee per person is required.

The reservoir includes standing timber and aquatic vegetation throughout, with shorelines characterized by native grasses mixed with oak, elm, and other East Texas hardwoods. The water tends to be relatively turbid. A unique feature of this lake was its historically warm water temperatures year-round due to the power plant operations, though this may have changed since the plant was mothballed in 2019.

Facilities include ADA-approved restrooms and a 750-square-foot fishing pier near the boat launch area. The lake offers plentiful bank access around the boat launch area. Spring and fall provide the most comfortable paddling conditions, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F during these seasons.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department manages recreational activities on the reservoir. While the lake allows multiple uses, paddlers should be aware of fishing activity, as the reservoir is popular for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill fishing.

For paddling excursions, the lake's coves and shoreline areas offer opportunities to observe local wildlife and natural East Texas vegetation. The reservoir's location near the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area makes it a convenient destination for urban paddlers seeking a day trip.