Phone +1 940-328-1171 | Area 13.28 km² Established July 1981 | |
 | ||
Hours Open today · 6AM–10PMSaturday6AM–10PMSunday6AM–10PMMonday6AM–10PMTuesday6AM–10PMWednesday6AM–10PMThursday6AM–10PMFriday6AM–10PM Similar Penitentiary Hollow, Fort Richardson, Cleburne State Park, Cedar Hill State Park, Fairfield Lake State Park | ||
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway is a state park located in Mineral Wells, Parker County, Texas. It includes Lake Mineral Wells, and is the only state park in Texas which protects part of the Western Cross Timbers and Mineral Wells Trailway. Also within the park is Penitentiary Hollow, a somewhat unusual geological feature which resembles a small canyon. It is a popular site for rock climbing, though the only type of climbing allowed is top-rope. The park also features over 31 miles (50 km) of hiking trails, 25 miles (40 km) of which are open to bicycles and horses. Campsites can be found by the small lake, and up on the higher areas of the park, as well.
Contents
History
The area that the park currently protects was, at one time, part of a testing range for Fort Wolters Military Reservation. Currently, if you go to the park, you can still find remnants of old bullets and shells, if you're lucky enough.
Area Attractions
Close by attractions include: