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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.
76 campsitesNorth Texas4 hr from Austin$4/person entrance fee
Short answer
Lake Arrowhead State Park campsites release on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central. Popular dates sell out fast. If your dates are already taken, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals around Wichita Falls are bookable today.
Getting a site at Lake Arrowhead State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Lake Arrowhead State Park fills up fast for weekends and holidays. Popular dates can be gone within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already taken, the surest way to lock in a place to stay is a cabin or vacation rental nearby.
Places to stay near Lake Arrowhead State Park
Rolling prairie cabins and lakeside homes await near the vast reservoir.
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Texas state parks don’t have live cancellation alerts yet — but most sold-out sites free up 1–2 weeks before the date. We’ll email you the booking playbook (exact release times, the cancellation window, how to pounce) and tell you first if live Texas alerts launch.
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Campsite Types
Water + Electric
$22/night*48 sites
Water, 50-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Water Only
$12/night*19 sites
Water nearby, no electricRV OKTent OK
Primitive Hike-in
$10/night*5 sites
Water and restrooms about 50 yards awayTent OK
Water + Electric
$22/night*4 sites
Water, 50-amp electric, plus tie rail, corral, and covered stalls for horsesRV OKTent OK
Lake Arrowhead State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Rolling prairie cabins and lakeside homes await near the vast reservoir.
See cabins & rentals near Lake Arrowhead State Park →We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Guide to Lake Arrowhead State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Book the water and electric sites first - they have 50-amp hookups and are closest to restrooms and showers
For Privacy:The primitive walk-in sites offer the most solitude, a short 50-yard walk from the parking area
For RVs:The water and electric sites with 50-amp service are the best fit for RVs; a few are pull-through
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
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. If your dates are already full, book direct on ReserveAmerica the moment the 5-month window opens, or reserve a cabin or vacation rental nearby that you can book today.
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, at 8 a.m. Central. For Lake Arrowhead State Park, popular weekends can sell out within minutes of the window opening, so book the instant it opens. If your dates are already full, a cabin or vacation rental near Wichita Falls is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Lake Arrowhead State Park?+
Cancellations at Lake Arrowhead State Park happen regularly, most often 1 to 3 weeks before the date, so it is worth checking ReserveAmerica directly for openings. If nothing is available for your dates, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals near Wichita Falls are bookable today as a backup.
Cabins & vacation rentals near Lake Arrowhead State Park
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