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.

48 campsites|North Texas|4 hr from Austin|$4/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$20/night

Lakefront Loop · Sites 1-20 · 20 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Mesquite Loop · Sites 21-34 · 14 sites

WaterRV OKTent OK

Tent Only

$12/night

Prairie View Loop · Sites 35-48 · 14 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Lake Arrowhead State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-20 (Lakefront) — water/electric, close to beach and prairie dog town

For Privacy:Sites 35-48 (Prairie View) — more spacious tent sites

For RVs:Sites 1-20 — pull-through pads with water/electric

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

Prairie dog town (kids love it)16,200-acre reservoir for fishing and boatingRolling prairie landscapeMountain biking trailsEquestrian trailsBeach swimming area

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