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Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop, Texas

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Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop

Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop gives North Texas travelers 77 developed electric campsites beside a 640-acre lake, with hiking, biking, equestrian access and the Penitentiary Hollow climbing area west of Fort Worth.

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Plan the visit

Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop at a glance

Where is Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop?
Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop is near Mineral Wells, Texas, in Palo Pinto County.
When is the best time to visit Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop?
TPWD lists mid-March through mid-November as the busy season. Summer heat can be intense, and climbing or trail areas can close temporarily, so check current alerts before travel.
Do I need to plan ahead for Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop?
Enter at 100 Park Road 71 in Mineral Wells. TPWD lists 47 50-amp sites in Live Oak and 30 30-amp sites in Plateau; reserve the exact site and review current fire, trail and climbing alerts before arrival.
Who manages Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop?
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

The place

Why Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop belongs on the list

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway is a developed RV base about 45 minutes west of Fort Worth. TPWD currently lists 47 campsites with water and 50-amp electricity in the Live Oak Camping Area plus 30 campsites with water and 30-amp electricity in the Plateau Camping Area. That gives RV travelers two clearly documented electrical service levels without assuming that every overnight site is configured the same way.

The park combines a 640-acre lake with hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, boating and swimming. Penitentiary Hollow is one of the relatively uncommon natural rock-climbing areas in North Texas, but climbing and individual trail areas can close because of weather, fire conditions or maintenance. Current park alerts should therefore be part of trip planning rather than treated as static background information.

TPWD lists mid-March through mid-November as the busy season and says the park can reach capacity. Before towing in, reserve the specific campsite, verify the required electrical connection and current vehicle limits, and check active burn bans, trail status and climbing access. The exact-location image on this Texas Defined profile shows Lake Mineral Wells State Park property and carries reusable-license attribution.

The details

Plan the visit

Nearest town
Near Mineral Wells, Texas
Best season
TPWD lists mid-March through mid-November as the busy season. Summer heat can be intense, and climbing or trail areas can close temporarily, so check current alerts before travel.
Address
100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Entry & reservations
Enter at 100 Park Road 71 in Mineral Wells. TPWD lists 47 50-amp sites in Live Oak and 30 30-amp sites in Plateau; reserve the exact site and review current fire, trail and climbing alerts before arrival.

Quick answer

Planning a visit to Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop

What is Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop?
Lake Mineral Wells State Park RV Loop gives North Texas travelers 77 developed electric campsites beside a 640-acre lake, with hiking, biking, equestrian access and the Penitentiary Hollow climbing area west of Fort Worth.
When is the best time to go?
TPWD lists mid-March through mid-November as the busy season. Summer heat can be intense, and climbing or trail areas can close temporarily, so check current alerts before travel.
What should I know before arriving?
Enter at 100 Park Road 71 in Mineral Wells. TPWD lists 47 50-amp sites in Live Oak and 30 30-amp sites in Plateau; reserve the exact site and review current fire, trail and climbing alerts before arrival.
Where is it?
Near Mineral Wells, Texas, in Palo Pinto County.

Field notes

What to know before you go

Conditions, closures, fees and availability can change. Use these notes to plan, then confirm the latest details with the official site before making the drive.

Things to do

  • Hiking, biking, equestrian trails and Penitentiary Hollow climbing

What you’ll find

  • 77 water-and-electric campsites

Don’t miss

  • 640-acre Lake Mineral Wells

Good to know

  • Best time to go: TPWD lists mid-March through mid-November as the busy season. Summer heat can be intense, and climbing or trail areas can close temporarily, so check current alerts before travel..
  • Enter at 100 Park Road 71 in Mineral Wells. TPWD lists 47 50-amp sites in Live Oak and 30 30-amp sites in Plateau; reserve the exact site and review current fire, trail and climbing alerts before arrival.

Build the trip

Places that pair well with this stop

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Add some water

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Keep the day outside

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Make a weekend of it

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