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Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Stimulate your sense of adventure while climbing and rappelling towering cliffs, traversing the stone steps of Penitentiary Hollows or hiking the 20-mile trailway.

Things to Do

Activities include camping, lake swimming (unsupervised), fishing, boating (no skiing/tubing or jet skis permitted), rock climbing (climbers and rappellers must check in at headquarters), mountain biking, equestrian camping, horseback riding (visitors must provide their own horses) and hiking. Note: Trails may be closed during wet weather. Climbing is prohibited when the rock formations are wet. (Call the park to verify climbing area is open, if it has rained within 48 hours of your planned arrival.)
More information on the Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway.

Equipment Rentals

 A concession operation at the park rents flat bottom boats with trolling motors, canoes, kayaks, and rowboats. Contact them at (940) 325-7152 for more information.

This park participates in the Angler Education “Tackle Loaner Program”; individuals can borrow rods, reels and tackle boxes with hooks, sinkers and bobbers.

Ranger Programs

The new Lone Star Amphitheater provides a great venue for a variety of natural and cultural interpretive programs, which include cowboy history through music and poetry, astronomy programs, storytelling, ranger talks and other programs. The park also offers programs like Kid’s Wilderness Survival, guided tail walks, wildflower walks and other nature programs. We provide talks and activities to school, scout, church and youth groups. Arrangements can be made by contacting David Owens, park interpreter.

Check the calendar for upcoming events and programs.

Area Attractions

Nearby points of interest include Fort Richardson State Park, Historic Site and the Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway, Possum Kingdom State Park, Cleburne State Park, Dinosaur Valley State Park, Clark Gardens, the Brazos River and Possum Kingdom Lake. Activities in the Mineral Wells area include the Ranch Rodeo and Cowboy Gathering in April, Pro Rodeo in May, and the Crazy Water Festival in October. Activities in the Weatherford area include the Peach Festival in July, First Monday Trades Day and the Texas Opry.

100 Park Road 71
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

Latitude: 32.832393

Longitude: -98.030831

(940) 328-1171

Make reservations online

Reserve by phone: (512) 389-8900
Reserve by fax

Entrance Fees
  • Adult: $5 Daily
  • Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Gate Hours

Open 7 days a week year-round.
Gate is open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Busy Season

Mid-March through mid-November

Climate

January average low temperature is 32 degrees. July average high temperature is 98 degrees. Wettest months are April and May. First freeze occurs mid-November. Last freeze occurs late March.

National Weather Service forecast for this area
Elevation

Elevations ranges from 718 feet to 1235 feet.

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