Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Texas State Park · Palo Pinto County

🔥 Burn ban in effect
HoursOpen daily, · 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Entrance fee$7 / adult
CountyPalo Pinto
Elevation718 - 1235 ft
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water
Book a campsiteDirectionsOfficial TPWD pagePark mapTrail mapLog a visitTrailway MapRock Climbing Route Map

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway entrance fee

$7 per adult

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway hours

Open daily,

6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Dramatic sandstone cliffs of Penitentiary Hollow overlooking a quiet, scenic lake. Rock climb the stone walls, hike or ride horses along the 20-mile trailway, or paddle the calm waters.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • ⛺ Screened Shelters
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⚡ Electric & Water
  • 💧 Water Only
  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

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Camping options

  • Campsites with Electricity (50-amp)
  • Campsites with Electricity (30-amp)
  • Campsites with Water
  • Campsites with Water (Equestrian)
  • Primitive Campsites (Hike-in)

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Group Hall with Kitchen
  • Amphitheater

Trails

  • Red Waterfront Trail 0.8 mi · Moderate
  • Upper Red Trail 0.6 mi · Moderate
  • Blue Waterfront Trail 1.5 mi · Moderate
  • Primitive Camping Trail 2 mi · Moderate
  • Cross Timbers Black Trail 2.3 mi · Easy
  • Cross Timbers Green Trail 1.5 mi · Easy
  • Cross Timbers Orange Trail 1.3 mi · Easy
  • Cross Timbers Yellow Trail 1.6 mi · Easy
  • Cross Timbers Maroon Trail 2.2 mi · Moderate
  • Trailway Spur 0.6 mi · Moderate
  • Downtown Mineral Wells to State Park 5.8 mi · Easy
  • Trailway to State Park 0.6 mi · Moderate
  • State Park to Garner 3.1 mi · Easy
  • Garner to Weatherford 10.9 mi · Easy

As listed on the park’s maps: Park Trails Map and Trailway Map.

Contact

Phone940-328-1171

Address100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX 76067

Upcoming events at Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.

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