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Live Oak — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

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Live Oak — Lake Mineral Wells State Park, near Mineral Wells, Texas, is a fantastic spot for those looking to unwind in nature. With spacious campsites that offer a good amount of privacy, it’s perfect for families or anyone wanting a peaceful escape.

This campground is well-equipped with essential amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, making it comfortable for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts. Visitors rave about the beautiful lake, which is great for fishing, and the extensive hiking and biking trails that wind through the park. One camper noted, “The park has hiking and mountain biking trails and easy access to the Mineral Wells rails to trails Trailway.”

If you’re into wildlife, keep an eye out for the local armadillos that roam around the area. The park also features a sandy beach near the lake, perfect for a relaxing day in the sun. Just be aware that cell service can be spotty, so it’s a good idea to disconnect and enjoy the great outdoors.

With its combination of natural beauty and recreational opportunities, Live Oak is a solid choice for anyone looking to enjoy a weekend getaway or a longer camping trip. Whether you’re hiking, fishing, or just soaking in the scenery, you’ll find plenty to love about this campground.

Description

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Lake Mineral Wells State Park

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.

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Location

Live Oak — Lake Mineral Wells State Park is located in Texas

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

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

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

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General Info

Reservations

Drive Time

1 hr 15 min from Dallas
1 hr 27 min from Wichita Falls
1 hr 56 min from Sherman
1 hr 57 min from Waco

Maggie C.

Legend

Reviewed Apr. 5, 2023

Lovely place

Loved this campground. Would have liked to have stayed there more than one night. Beautiful lake for fishing, lots of trails. Campsites were very private. Bathroom could use updating.

Site24 & 48 (handicap site)

Month of VisitApril

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Laura F.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 19, 2022

Nice campsites, quiet lake and good hiking and biking

Large campground with nicely spaced sites. Some back up to the lake. The park has hiking and mountain biking trails and easy access to the Mineral Wells rails to trails Trailway.

Month of VisitSeptember

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Katie B.

Ranger

Reviewed Feb. 16, 2022

Would stay again!

Really cool area to stay in, lots of armadillos running around! We stayed during the week, it was very quiet and relaxing. No sewer hookup but there is a dump station on the way out. Electric and water hookups. Verizon service was spotty but we had it.

Month of VisitFebruary

Alejandro G.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 4, 2021

First time coming here

Came for a weekend getaway from all the hustle and bustle of our lives. Had a great time here at the lake and hiking around this state park

SiteB23

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Daniel L.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 20, 2020

Great for hiking and climbing

Pretty accessible if you live in Tarrant County for day tripping. Covid restrictions keep us out on our first attempt to visit the park. Our second trip we made reservations for a day pass. We went to hike aloo g rocky cliff side of the lake. The hike is longer than you’d think and less interesting then we’d expected.

The best features are near the rock climbing side. Really enjoyed that leg. The rest was just lakeside and not particularly memorable or interesting. Hate to say this wasn’t a great experience, but we have plans to return and do some camping in the spring. It is so close to home it is hard to not make time to give it a second chance.

Mic R.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2020

Nice location close to town

We enjoyed our seven-day stay, cell data was horrible, but the hiking trails were great, could mix-and-match these trails for very long walks, average or short.

People are riding their bikes or horseback riding. There is a little beach just past the entrance , also a little convenience store in that same parking lot. Very close to town has a Walmart and everything you need.

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Jill C.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 28, 2019

Awesome hiking!

Pretty lake, clean sites, and awesome rock formations

Ray O.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 18, 2017

TEXAS IN NOVEMBER

Three day shake down run for jeep and some equipment. 89 degrees/ no wind /mostly sunny/plenty of deer/

SiteCampsite 64 water side electric 30amp water connection 100 yards from showers

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Sonja M.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2016

New to Texas camping!

The park is well maintained and clean. Lots of different areas to hike and explore. They do have sites available that haves shelter with screen door and picnic table inside a huge bonus to get out of the sun and bugs. I would say this is a pretty good campground for Texas :) I'm just used to Alaska and Oregon camping which is a bit different and more adventurous (in my opinion)

Heather W.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 20, 2016

Car Camping & Lake Fun

My husband and I took our Bunkhouse tent trailer out for its first test run over Memorial Day weekend. We drove 4 hours to Lake Mineral Wells State Park. We arrived late at night and due to flooding, the main road into the park was closed but a back entrance had been opened. We easily found our site (RV with electric) and were pleased to find that it was quite wooded. There was one site very close to ours, but our neighbors were quiet folks so it wasn't a big deal.

In the morning, we went for a hike on one of the trails in the park. Because the trails are all lakeside and there had been significant rainfall and some flooding, parts of the trail had washed into the lake, making it difficult to continue. The trail we were on was rated at a high difficulty on the park map and it had several places where the trail was a little more difficult than most state parks. Overall, it was an enjoyable little trek.

The lake has a spillway that goes over the road. Near the spillway is a sandy beach without a lifeguard. The beach was pretty crowded but the lake depth is very gradual so there was plenty of space for everyone to play, regardless of age or swimming ability. We were able to walk out far enough to swim a little without worrying about getting splashed by the kids playing in the lake.

The park rents canoes, kayaks and paddleboats by the hour. The prices were fairly expensive so we opted out, but next time we will bring our kayaks for paddling. Fishing is allowed.

The daily use fees are more expensive for Lake Mineral Wells than for some other Texas State Parks, but if you have a State Park pass, this park is an excellent place to bring a family for camping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Live Oak — Lake Mineral Wells State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Live Oak — Lake Mineral Wells State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Live Oak — Lake Mineral Wells State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Live Oak — Lake Mineral Wells State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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