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Areas
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| This Park is for the rock climbers. One of the few places in Texas to climb, Lake Mineral Wells State Park is a haven for those who like to practice their climbing skills. Climbers must check in at headquarters before beginning for safety reasons. |
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| Other features of the park include Rock Creek which is a tributary of the Brazos River and water activities that go along with it. The park has a rich history as an early home to Native American tribes like the Comanche. Water from the local wells was thought to have healing and regenerative properties, so enjoy a refreshing swim after your climb. | |
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Facts
You Need to Know Before You Go:
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| Hours: | 8 AM - 10 PM 7 Days a Week All Year (Usually Busiest Around Summer) |
| Fees: | Vary |
| Camping Facilities: | 20 Primitive Backpack Sites 31 Developed Sites (water only) 77 Developed sites (water/electricity) Premium Sites |
| Hiking: | 2.5 mile primitive camping trail. 9 mile hiking/mountain biking trail. 5 mile "Lake Trail" 2.5 mile hiking/backpacking trail (no bikes/horses) 8.5 mile Equestrian trail |
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Boat ramp & Fishing piers Park store 15 Screened shelters Trailer dump station |
| Other Stuff: | Best feature are the climbing rocks but this is also ag reat hikers park. Plus fishing and swimming make this a park an all around good package. |
| Close To: | Possum Kingdom State Park (and Lake), Dinosaur Valley State Park, Brazos River, City of Mineral Wells, City of Weatherford. |
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Click Here for the Lake Mineral Wells State Park Picture Gallery. |
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Click Below for a Streaming Video About Lake Mineral Wells SP: |
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