Discover 2,853 acres of Post Oak woodlands and grassy meadows surrounding
673-acre Lake Mineral Wells. The park features extensive day-use picnic
facilities on the south side of lake and overnight facilities on the north side.
Abundant wildlife includes white-tailed deer and wild turkey. Includes tent and
RV sites with electricity and water, screened shelters, recreational hall, rest
rooms, showers, dump stations, boat ramp, and 10-mile equestrian and hiking
trail that leads to a primitive camp area (horses not provided). Fishing and
swimming in lake. Admission and camping fees. Three miles east on U.S. 180.
940/328-1171, 800/792-1112. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_mineral_wells.
A 22-mile hiking, biking and equestrian trail runs through Lake Mineral Wells
State Park and links Mineral Wells and Weatherford. Visitors can access the
Trailway in downtown Mineral Wells (or several locations along the way), Lake
Mineral Wells State Park or near Cartwright Park in Weatherford. Admission
charge separate from state park fees.
City: Mineral Wells
Region: Panhandle Plains
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