Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway is a state park located in Mineral Wells, Parker County, Texas. It includes Lake Mineral Wells, and is the only state park in Texas which protects part of the Western Cross Timbers and Mineral Wells Trailway. Also within the park is Penitentiary Hollow, a somewhat unusual geological feature which resembles a small canyo…
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway is a state park located in Mineral Wells, Parker County, Texas. It includes Lake Mineral Wells, and is the only state park in Texas which protects part of the Western Cross Timbers and Mineral Wells Trailway. Also within the park is Penitentiary Hollow, a somewhat unusual geological feature which resembles a small canyon. It is a popular site for rock climbing, though the only type of climbing allowed is top-rope. The park also features over 31 miles of hiking trails, 25 miles of which are open to bicycles and horses. Campsites can be found by the small lake, and up on the higher areas of the park, as well.
Location: Palo Pinto County, Texas
Established: July, 1981
Nearest city: Mineral Wells, TX
Area: 3,282.5 acres (13.284 km²)
Visitors: 165,211 (in 2022)
Governing body: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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