Cross Timbers — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Jill B.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019

Beautiful Hidden Gem

I'm from Texas, and I've never thought, "Let's go to Mineral Wells!".  My daughter who lives in Ft. Worth suggested we go the Lake Mineral Wells State Park for a weekend camping get away.  We wanted to spend the weekend hiking and hanging out at our campsite.  This was the perfect combination. 

We stayed on the Live Oak campground loop which has 30/50 amp/water.  We were lucky to snag the very last spot for the weekend.  Our site was right on the lake on a little 20 foot bluff that was perfect for watching the sunrise and drinking coffee each morning.  We spend our only full day hiking.  We visited the rock climbing area and also hiked to the primitive camping area.  The weather was perfect, blue bird skies and breezy mid-60's.

We felt very safe at this park.  The close the gate at 10 pm and you must have a code to enter after that.  The park host is also a ranger.  He and his wife were directly across from our site.  The whole park seems to be heavily patrolled.  Always a good feeling.  I would recommend camping here!

SiteLive Oak 22
Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Cross Timbers — Lake Mineral Wells State Park by Jill B., November 12, 2019
  • Review photo of Cross Timbers — Lake Mineral Wells State Park by Jill B., November 12, 2019
  • Review photo of Cross Timbers — Lake Mineral Wells State Park by Jill B., November 12, 2019