Hiking, fishing, and lake swimming all come together at Live Oak, one of the campground areas within Lake Mineral Wells State Park in Mineral Wells, Texas. The park's trail network is flexible enough to string together routes of varying length, and several of those trails run along the rocky cliffside above the lake. A sandy beach near the park entrance gives swimmers a gradual entry into the water, and the park rents canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats by the hour, though bringing your own gear will save money.
Sites here tend to be well-spaced and wooded. Several back up directly to the lake. Maggie C. notes that "campsites were very private," which holds especially true on weekdays, when the campground runs noticeably quieter. Weekends and holidays draw larger crowds, particularly to the beach area. Armadillos are a regular sighting around camp after dark.
Full hookups are not universal at every site. Electric and water connections are available, but sewer hookups are limited. There is a dump station on the way out of the park. Showers are on-site, though at least one reviewer noted the bathrooms could use updating. Cell service is inconsistent. Verizon users report spotty but workable signal; other carriers may fare worse. Reservations are available and worth making ahead of busy weekends.
The park sits close to the town of Mineral Wells, which has a Walmart and other resupply options within easy reach. A small convenience store operates near the park entrance as well. Daily use fees run higher than some other Texas state parks, but a Texas State Parks Pass covers entry. Katie B. sums up the hookup situation plainly: "Electric and water hookups. Verizon service was spotty but we had it." Campers who want a different setup within the same park can look at Screened Shelters — Lake Mineral Wells State Park, which includes sheltered sites with screen doors and picnic tables inside.
Description
Campsites with Electricity (50-amp) Number of Sites: 47 People per Site: 8 Sites #12-58 In the Live Oak Camping Area. Sites #48 and 54 are wheelchair accessible..
Picnic table Outdoor grill Fire ring Water 50 amp hookup Lantern post Restrooms nearby Showers nearby
Fee Info
Information and prices can change. Parks charge a daily entrance fee in addition to any facility fees, unless otherwise stated.
Purchase a Texas State Park Pass to enjoy free entry to more than 80 state parks for you and your guests for one year.
You may bring pets to most state parks, but they cannot enter Texas State Park buildings. Learn about rules for pets at state parks. For park-specific pet restrictions, contact the park.
Call the park or the Customer Service Center (512) 389-8900 for more information.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLive Oak is located in Texas near Mineral Wells
Directions
From Fort Worth: Take I-20 west out of Ft. Worth. Take Exit 405 toward Ric Williamson Memorial Hwy. At the end of the off ramp turn right onto Ric Williamson Memorial Hwy. 1.4 miles ahead you will come to an intersection, stay straight. .33 of a mile you will come to another intersection, stay straight. 0.64 of a mile you will make a left hand turn onto 180 West. From this intersection you will travel approximately 12.9 miles. At the city limit sign to Mineral Wells you will see a sign Park Road 71, turn right and go .75 miles to Park Headquarters. From Abilene: Take I 20 East to exit 386, Hwy 281. Go North on Hwy 281 to Mineral Wells, approximately 14 miles. Take Hwy 180 East about 3 miles. Park is on the left directly off Hwy 180 on Park Road 71.
Address
100 PARK ROAD 71
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Coordinates
32.821 N
98.035 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/29/26
Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/29/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/29/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 27 min from Wichita Falls, TX
- 1 hr 56 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 57 min from Waco, TX
