While you’re here beware of escaped convicts and dangerous criminals on the loose! Well not exactly. Unless these outlaws come in the form of ghosts. It’s called that because cattle thieves used to hide their spoils here. Today climbing is the main attraction. The area is perfect for beginners because the climbs are easy and mostly top-rope. Most of the bolts are set way back from the top, so you’ll need long slings.
This park is also known for lake activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating (although tubing and jet skiing are not allowed, sad face). The 12.8 miles of park trails are excellent for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. There is also a 20-mile multi-use trail to connects to nearby Weatherford.
As you meander your way through the trees and wildflowers that blanket the park you might just
While you’re here beware of escaped convicts and dangerous criminals on the loose! Well not exactly. Unless these outlaws come in the form of ghosts. It’s called that because cattle thieves used to hide their spoils here. Today climbing is the main attraction. The area is perfect for beginners because the climbs are easy and mostly top-rope. Most of the bolts are set way back from the top, so you’ll need long slings.
This park is also known for lake activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating (although tubing and jet skiing are not allowed, sad face). The 12.8 miles of park trails are excellent for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. There is also a 20-mile multi-use trail to connects to nearby Weatherford.
As you meander your way through the trees and wildflowers that blanket the park you might just spot a wild turkey, waterfowl, white-tailed deer or songbird. And who knows, you might stumble across some long-lost loot!
Slightly more open than some of the other more densely-forested grounds, sites 59 - 88 are great for parents and families hoping to keep a watchful eye on the little ones. With water and 30-amp hookups these campgrounds also come equipped with bathroom and shower facilities along with not one, but two wildlife viewing vistas right on the lake. Com Read more...
Looking for the ultimate bare-bones camping experience without the excess of some of the other sites? Park near the Park Timbers Campgrounds and take the 2. 5-mile Primitive Campgrounds Access Trail, appropriately named, to reach these rustic grounds on the northern periphery of the park. If you’re looking for a bit more privacy away from all the Read more...
Perfect for those hikers, bikers and horseback riders out there, sites 89 - 108 are the northernmost developed grounds in the park and offer equestrian sites along with bathroom and shower facilities. Wake up ready to roll as you will already be at the departure point for the Cross Timbers Back Country Trail for all types of adventurers. Be sure t Read more...
Located just north of the Post Oak grounds, Live Oak offers a few more comforts than its coniferous counterpart. With bathrooms and showers, as well as water/electricity hookups and a dump station, these sites (12 - 58) are also handicap-accessible. Wake up early enough in the morning and you’ll likely catch a glimpse of stunning pastel colors as Read more...
Along an inlet on the western shores of Lake Minerals Wells are these handicap-accessible tent sites with bathroom facilities. Named after its surrounding forestry, the large trees provide reasonable privacy and shelter for campers. Wildlife, white-tailed deer in particular and sometimes smaller animals such as rabbits, are commonly found near sit Read more...
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Lake Mineral Wells State Park
While you’re here beware of escaped convicts and dangerous criminals on the loose! Well not exactly. Unless these outlaws come in the form of ghosts. It’s called that because cattle thieves used to hide their spoils here.
Today climbing is the main attraction. The area is perfect for beginners because the climbs are easy and mostly top-rope. Most of the bolts are set way back from the top, so you’ll need long slings.
This park is also known for lake activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating (although tubing and jet skiing are not allowed, sad face). The 12.8 miles of park trails are excellent for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. There is also a 20-mile multi-use trail to connects to nearby Weatherford.
As you meander your way through the trees and wildflowers that blanket the park you might just
While you’re here beware of escaped convicts and dangerous criminals on the loose! Well not exactly. Unless these outlaws come in the form of ghosts. It’s called that because cattle thieves used to hide their spoils here.
Today climbing is the main attraction. The area is perfect for beginners because the climbs are easy and mostly top-rope. Most of the bolts are set way back from the top, so you’ll need long slings.
This park is also known for lake activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating (although tubing and jet skiing are not allowed, sad face). The 12.8 miles of park trails are excellent for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. There is also a 20-mile multi-use trail to connects to nearby Weatherford.
As you meander your way through the trees and wildflowers that blanket the park you might just spot a wild turkey, waterfowl, white-tailed deer or songbird. And who knows, you might stumble across some long-lost loot!
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5 campgrounds in Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Slightly more open than some of the other more densely-forested grounds, sites 59 - 88 are great for parents and families hoping to keep a watchful eye on the little ones. With water and 30-amp hookups these campgrounds also come equipped with bathroom and shower facilities along with not one, but two wildlife viewing vistas right on the lake. Com Read more...
Looking for the ultimate bare-bones camping experience without the excess of some of the other sites? Park near the Park Timbers Campgrounds and take the 2. 5-mile Primitive Campgrounds Access Trail, appropriately named, to reach these rustic grounds on the northern periphery of the park. If you’re looking for a bit more privacy away from all the Read more...
Perfect for those hikers, bikers and horseback riders out there, sites 89 - 108 are the northernmost developed grounds in the park and offer equestrian sites along with bathroom and shower facilities. Wake up ready to roll as you will already be at the departure point for the Cross Timbers Back Country Trail for all types of adventurers. Be sure t Read more...
Located just north of the Post Oak grounds, Live Oak offers a few more comforts than its coniferous counterpart. With bathrooms and showers, as well as water/electricity hookups and a dump station, these sites (12 - 58) are also handicap-accessible. Wake up early enough in the morning and you’ll likely catch a glimpse of stunning pastel colors as Read more...
Along an inlet on the western shores of Lake Minerals Wells are these handicap-accessible tent sites with bathroom facilities. Named after its surrounding forestry, the large trees provide reasonable privacy and shelter for campers. Wildlife, white-tailed deer in particular and sometimes smaller animals such as rabbits, are commonly found near sit Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
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