Lake Arrowhead State Park
Lake Arrowhead State Park offers lakeside camping on a 16,200-acre reservoir near Wichita Falls. The rolling prairie landscape and wide-open skies provide a classic North Texas outdoor experience. A resident prairie dog town and excellent fishing make it a fun family destination.
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Campsite Types
Water + Electric
$22/night*48 sites
Water Only
$12/night*19 sites
Primitive Hike-in
$10/night*5 sites
Water + Electric
$22/night*4 sites
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Guide to Lake Arrowhead State Park
Best Campsites
When to Go
April through October. Generally easy to book — the remote location keeps it from getting overcrowded.
Tips
- →Visit the prairie dog town — it is surprisingly entertaining
- →The mountain biking trails here are underrated
- →Bring sun protection — very little shade on the prairie
- →Wichita Falls (15 minutes) has good restaurants and supplies
Highlights
Lake Arrowhead State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Lake Arrowhead State Park hard to book?+
Yes — Lake Arrowhead State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. April through October. Generally easy to book — the remote location keeps it from getting overcrowded. Using a campsite alert service like Camp.land to catch cancellations is the most reliable way to get a site when it appears sold out.
How many campsites does Lake Arrowhead State Park have?+
Lake Arrowhead State Park has 76 campsites, including Water + Electric, Water Only, Primitive Hike-in. Sites start at $10/night plus a $4/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Lake Arrowhead State Park?+
The entrance fee at Lake Arrowhead State Park is $4 per person per day. A Texas State Parks Pass ($70/year) waives entrance fees for you and all passengers in your vehicle.
How far in advance should I book Lake Arrowhead State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Lake Arrowhead State Park, popular weekends sell out within minutes of the booking window opening. If your dates are already showing as full, set a Camp.land alert at camp.land/pricing?park=lake-arrowhead — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Lake Arrowhead State Park?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Lake Arrowhead State Park is to monitor for cancellations. Camp.land (camp.land) scans every 10 minutes and emails you the moment a site opens up, with a direct booking link. Cancellations are most common 1–3 weeks before the reservation date.
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