Fort Richardson State Park Hist. Site and Trailway
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2016

Easy to get to, lots to see

I took my daughters camping here since it is one of the few parks within an hour of DFW. Getting there was a breeze since it is mostly freeway and highway. I made a reservation since the nice weather seem to be filling up most parks. While this one was almost at capacity, we did not feel crowded. We took a self guided tour of the grounds and visited the hospital, morgue, bakery, bridge, officer quarters and the nature center. Most of the building had interesting things to see. The hospital has some preserved critters like giant centipedes while the nature center has taxidermied animals you can touch (carefully of course). Also, make sure you make the hike to the rumbling spring. It's beautiful. If you need food, there is a grocery store just down the road. If you enjoy alcohol though, you'll need to bring your own. My only complaint about the park was the ground is very rocky, but there were no pads to put your tent on which made staking very difficult.

  • Review photo of Fort Richardson State Park Hist. Site and Trailway by James S., August 26, 2016
  • Review photo of Fort Richardson State Park Hist. Site and Trailway by James S., August 26, 2016
  • Review photo of Fort Richardson State Park Hist. Site and Trailway by James S., August 26, 2016