Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Texas's Lake Mineral Wells State Park is only 80 miles west of Dallas. The area in and around the park was once a popular cattle trail and later on a rail line servicing a nearby health resort. Along with an abundance of flora and fauna, the park is home to Penitentiary Hollow, a small canyon that is a favorite among rock climbers. While camping here, you'll want to save time for nearby attractions like Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose and the Chandor Gardens in Weatherford.
Nearby Cities:
Mineral Wells, TX
Millsap, TX
Graford, TX
Perrin, TX
Spring 72 F - 97 F
Summer 54 F - 79 F
Fall 33 F - 57 F
Winter 53 F - 78 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Campground Accommodations
Plateau Camping Area
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Max RV length: 69 feet
Other amenities: Restrooms, showers, dump station, barbecue grills, fire rings, picnic tables
Live Oak Camping Area
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Max RV length: 53 feet
Other amenities: Two fishing piers, restrooms, showers, dump station, fire rings, picnic tables
Cross Timbers Camping Area
Water hookup: No
Electrical hookup: No
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: No
Max RV length: 20 feet
Other amenities: Restrooms, showers
Lake Mineral Wells State Park Campground
At Lake Mineral Wells State Park, there are several types of campgrounds available for your stay. All the campsites feature a picnic table, outdoor grill and fire ring. You can choose from a primitive site for $10 per night or choose the electrical hookup sites for $26. Many of the biggest sites can accommodate up to eight people. This campground also includes showers and restrooms available for use.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes on selected sites
Sewer hookup: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Horse trails and handicap-accessible sites
Eagle's Nest RV Park
Nestled between Clark Gardens and Lake Mineral Wells State Park, you will find Eagle's Nest RV Park. This campground offers full hookups with 30/50 amp electric services. You are close to the Lake Mineral Wells Trailway and the National Vietnam War Museum here. Eagle's Nest RV Park also features large spaces that can accommodate 40-foot RVs. The park offers daily and monthly rates for those wanting to stay near all the local attractions.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Laundry and shower room
Hog Mountain RV Ranch
This secluded RV park features over 28 spacious sites with full hookups, 30/50 amp electric and sewer. Hog Mountain RV Ranch is pet-friendly and close to several nature trails. You can also stay connected with the campground's free Wi-Fi. Daily, weekly and monthly park rates are available. This location is close to local restaurants and shops too.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Laundry facilities, bathhouse and open-air pavilion
What to Do at
Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Lake Mineral Wells State Park features 31 miles of hiking trails that allow you to explore the natural surroundings. Horses and bicycles are welcome on over 25 miles of these, and rock climbers will find many exciting areas where they can hone their skills. While enjoying the park, you'll also discover a variety of animals that call this area home.
The park's Lake Mineral Wells provides visitors with the perfect place for boating and fishing. There are even designated areas where you and your family can take a swim or relax near the water.
Inside Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Lake Mineral Wells is a popular place for rock climbing, but you can only use a top-rope climb to scale the cliffs. If you love trails, you will not want to miss the 31 miles of hiking trails. There are also 25 miles of trails that are open for both bicycles and horses. You can even try your hand at backcountry camping with campsites by the park's small lake. Lake Mineral Wells is home to many types of native plant life, including sunflowers, milkweed, goldenrod, bluebonnets, and several species of cacti. Anglers can fish for crappies, bluegills, sunfish, bass, and catfish.
Fishing
Lake Mineral Wells State Park has six fishing piers. One includes lighting. No license is needed to fish from the piers or the shoreline. Crappies and sunfish are abundant in the lake, and you'll also find catfish, largemouth bass, and bluegill here.
Geocaching
Geocaching is a fun scavenger hunt done with a GPS device and your park map. Lake Mineral Wells State Park participates in this activity and is part of the Texas State Park Challenge.
Nature Watching
White-tail deer, squirrels, wild turkeys, and raccoons all call Lake Mineral Wells State Park home. Bird watchers will enjoy spotting the many species of waterfowl and songbirds found here.
Flora
As you explore Lake Mineral Wells State Park, you'll discover many wildflowers and plant life, such as milkweed, sunflowers, daisies, and bluebonnets. You'll also see cacti species like horse cripplers, lace cacti, and prickly pear. While hiking through the forest, you'll wind through a large variety of trees, including box elder, Ashe juniper, sumac, pecan, mesquite, mulberry, walnut, Texas oak, willow, Cedar, and American elm.
Hiking
Lake Mineral Wells State Park has over 31 miles of hiking trails. Most of these are located on the north side of the lake. The Red Waterfront Trail is the closest to the water, while the Primitive Camping Trail takes you through sweeping grasslands and what remains of an ancient forest.
Boating
Lake Mineral Wells has a lot of activity in its southern portion, but the northern part of the lake is undeveloped. This provides visitors with a variety of experiences, both tranquil and exciting. If you don't bring your boat, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards can be rented from the park.
Swimming
Swimming is allowed in most areas of the lake, but the main designated swimming area is by the boat launch. The water is usually clear and calm, and you don't have to worry about motorized boats. There's even a small island you can swim out to.
Climbing
Rock climbing is a popular activity at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. The park's Penitentiary Hallow is one of only a handful of natural rock climbing areas in North Texas. Rapellers and climbers need to check in at the park's headquarters. You must be 17 or older, and free climbing, bouldering, and soloing are prohibited. You can only scale the cliffs when safely anchored to a top rope. The Red Waterfront Trail offers access to the climbing area.
How to Get to
Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Lake Mineral Wells State Park is one hour from Fort Worth. Once you enter Mineral Wells, the park is four miles east on U.S. Highway 180. When coming from Weatherford, take U.S. Highway 180 West for 14 miles.
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Entering Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Parking lots are available at the Cross Timbers Camping Area and the main swimming area. The entry fee for all visitors ages 12 and up is $7. Or, you can get a Texas Park Pass for $70, which is good for an entire year.
Lake Mineral Wells State Park Per Person Over 12 Years Old : $7.0
Lake Mineral Wells State Park is a great place to escape in the North Texas area. With your RV rental from RVshare, you can enjoy a hassle-free vacation to this part of the United States. Mineral Wells is surrounded by many other attractions and shops to keep you entertained. While on your trip, make sure to keep us in the loop. You can share your stories on our social media, or you can send your photos to [email protected]. We might even feature your story on our social media pages or blog.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Mineral Wells State Park
While summers in this area of Texas are hot, it's still the best time of year to visit Lake Mineral Wells State Park and enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming.
While visiting Lake Mineral Wells State Park, you're likely to see small animals like squirrels, wild turkeys, and raccoons. There's also white-tail deer here, and the many bird species include waterfowl and songbirds.
There are 77 campsites suitable for RVs in Lake Mineral Wells State Park. All of them have fire rings and picnic tables. In addition, many have water and electric hookups.
You don't have to reserve campsites in Lake Mineral Wells State Park, but it is highly recommended during the busy summer season. Sites range in price from $14 to $26 per night.
Pets are welcome in Lake Mineral Wells State Park. You can take them on the hiking trails, but they aren't allowed in any of the buildings or on the beaches. A dog walking area is located near the campgrounds.
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