Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Lake Mineral Wells State Park is a premier rock climbing and mountain biking destination west of Fort Worth. Penitentiary Hollow offers dramatic sandstone formations for climbing, while the 20-mile rail trail connects the park to Weatherford. The 646-acre lake provides fishing, swimming, and paddling.
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Campsite Types
Water + Electric
$30/night*47 sites
Water + Electric
$24/night*30 sites
Water Only
$16/night*11 sites
Water Only
$16/night*20 sites
Primitive Hike-in
$10/night*1 sites
Screened Shelter
$36/night*15 sites
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Guide to Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
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When to Go
March through November. Spring and fall weekends sell out 2-3 months in advance due to DFW proximity.
Tips
- →Bring climbing gear for Penitentiary Hollow — it is spectacular
- →Ride the 20-mile rail trail to Weatherford for a unique bike experience
- →The lake beach is perfect for families with young kids
- →Book early for fall weekends — the foliage and weather draw big crowds
Highlights
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway — Frequently Asked
Is Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway hard to book?+
Yes — Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through November. Spring and fall weekends sell out 2-3 months in advance due to DFW proximity. 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 Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway have?+
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway has 123 campsites, including Water + Electric, Water Only, Primitive Hike-in, Screened Shelter. Sites start at $10/night plus a $7/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway?+
The entrance fee at Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway is $7 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 Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, 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-mineral-wells — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway 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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