Mineral Wells TX, State Park is located about 15 minutes west of downtown Weatherford Texas, and just around the bend from Clark Gardens.
Near the beach, there is a boat ramp and grocery store, where you can also rent canoes and paddleboats.
Bring your fishing pole, and stay for a spell; there are many fish to catch. Some species you can expect to find are Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, and Crappie.
You would never know it, but there is a large cavern with sheer cliffs right off the shore of the lake. This spot is very popular with rock climbers, and even if you aren’t that daring, it is fun to watch them from the lookout points.
Of course, you can get a close up view by taking a steep rock staircase down into the ravine, which the locals call “The Hallow.” Once there, you can explore the many narrow passageways, or follow the hiking trail around the lake.
This park is also a stop on the Mineral Wells TX Trailway. This 20 mile hiking, biking, and equestrian trail was once the route of the train that ran from Weatherford to Mineral Wells. The train track was shut down in 1992, and was overhauled and reopened in 1998 as a beautiful trailway complete with 16 bridges!
Another great attraction is the outdoor amphitheater, where they hold events each weekend that are free with admission to the park.
Enjoy a cowboy campfire, or take a night hike and listen for owl sounds. Check the
calendar of events to see what’s on the schedule.
Visiting Mineral Wells TX is like stepping back in time. It has a gold mine of dusty antique treasures just waiting to be found.
There are still lots of great places to eat, and modern stores to browse, but the downtown area is packed full of old-time Texas charm.
Camping is also available at Mineral Wells TX State Park. From rustic camp sites, to screened shelters with running water and electricity, this park has you covered!
They also have a large campground with great lake views just for you RV’rs! Campfires are permitted and firewood is available at the grocery store inside the park.
The Baker Hotel , built in 1929, is a must see, and you can’t miss it!
This grand hotel, once famous for its mineral water, is worth getting out of the car and snooping around.
Peek through the windows and over the rock walls, its fun, in a creepy kind of way.
Many claim that it is haunted, and there are many stories online, and several You-Tube videos of the “so-called” ghosts.
It is a beautiful hotel, and one can just imagine what it looked like in its heyday.
So what are you waiting for? Go take a hike! For more information on rock climbing and camping facilities, visit the official Mineral Wells TX State Park Website.
