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.

99 campsites|North Texas / DFW|3 hr from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Screened Shelter

$70/night

Shelters Loop · Sites Shelters 1-4 · 4 sites

Screened, water nearby

Full Hookup

$25/night

Ridgeline Loop · Sites 40-74 · 35 sites

Water, Sewer, 30/50-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$22/night

Lakeview Loop · Sites 1-40 · 40 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$15/night

Cross Timbers Loop · Sites 75-95 · 20 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-40 (Lakeview) — water/electric, close to beach and playground

For Privacy:Sites 75-95 (Cross Timbers) — walk-in tent sites in the woods

For RVs:Sites 40-74 (Ridgeline) — full hookup sites with pull-through pads

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

Penitentiary Hollow rock climbing20-mile rail trail to WeatherfordMountain biking trails646-acre lake for swimming and fishingDramatic sandstone formationsCanoe and kayak rentals

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