Camping in Cold Conditions
Lake Mineral Wells State Park is a little over an hour’s drive from Dallas/Fort Worth. The rocky shores and cliff faces give the park a unique look and feel.
Sites: 5 (Post Oak Camping Area)
Site type: Water only
Date visited: January 2024
Distance to site: Parking on paved driveway next to the campsite
Distance to bathroom: Within walking distance
Bathroom: Toilets are nice and clean, but no showers
Site features: Picnic table, fire ring without grill, standing grill, lantern hook
Park activities: Hiking trails, kayak and canoe rentals, rock climbing, fishing
Recommended: Yes
4 out of 5 stars — Enjoyable park, even in the winter. This site is located right off the Blue Waterfront Trail, but it’s small with unlevel ground and little shade.
Site notes:
- Site 5 is unlevel and rocky with no great place for the tent. It would be difficult to find comfortable spots for multiple tents at this site.
- There’s no grill for the fire ring. It wasn’t an issue for us because we cooked chili with a tripod over the fire, but if you’re planning to cook on the grill, you’ll need to bring charcoal for the standing grill instead.
- A potable water spigot is located at the site on the other side of the driveway.
- The dumpster is located down by the bathrooms, which is a bit of a walk.
Animal sightings at campsite: Vultures
Warnings:
- Be careful at this site because there’s a significant drop off around the picnic table.
- In general, this park is rocky with plenty of places to turn your ankle if you aren’t paying attention.
For more information, see the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website.
Park address:
100 Park Road 71
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
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