Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway

From Fort Worth: Take I-20 west out of Ft. Worth. Take Exit 405 toward Ric Williamson Memorial Hwy. At the end of the off ramp turn right onto Ric Williamson Memorial Hwy. 1.4 miles ahead you will come to an intersection, stay straight. .33 of a mile you will come to another intersection, stay straight. 0.64 of a mile you will make a left hand turn onto 180 West. From this intersection you will travel approximately 12.9 miles. At the city limit sign to Mineral Wells you will see a sign Park Road 71, turn right and go .75 miles to Park Headquarters. From Abilene: Take I 20 East to exit 386, Hwy 281. Go North on Hwy 281 to Mineral Wells, approximately 14 miles. Take Hwy 180 East about 3 miles. Park is on the left directly off Hwy 180 on Park Road 71.

If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park. DAY USE FEE: $7 per day, per person 13 and older. OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION: Gate is open from 6am to 10pm. Due to High volume of trail use, trails may be closed to all users after any wet weather to preserve the natural features. Swimming allowed in designated area. Flood Alert Info Line: 940-328-1171. There are primitive sites which are available first come first serve. They are a hike in of 2 1/2 miles. No ground fires in primitive camping area. PARK PHONE NUMBER: 940-328-1171