Lake Mineral Wells State Park Campground

We've stayed here several times because of relatives in the area. I picked Site 37 simply because there were not many available when I made reservations but I was pleasantly surprised. The site is a slight incline up but levels off and I did not have to level side to side. Although it is close to the road, it is a park road and there was hardly any traffic or noise. Since it is the last site before the road, there is a nice amount of space on the passenger side with no neighbors and your driver's side neighbor is somewhat behind you because of the curve in the road. Park volunteers provided a star gazing talk Friday night and an eclipse watching experience on Saturday for the October eclipse both of which were nice and done well. We were not able to get any good OTA channels on the TV.

It’s our first travel trainer so we are pretty new to this, but we loved Mineral Wells State Park! We’ve been here before for a day trip (in much cooler weather) and already knew it was beautiful and the hikes are awesome. The campsite definitely exceeded our expectations. We had a wonderful view of the lake, lots of shade, and the spot felt very private even though we were right off the road. The staff was extremely friendly. They told us the most popular site is 28, but after taking a look around we liked ours best…or maybe 27. Hiking trail runs right through the front of the site, so we saw a few folks braving the 100+ degree weather. Several people brought fishing boats/canoes and were launching right from their site. Very cool, relaxing spot!

Stayed in a shelter site #3 but slept in outfitted Jeep. Shelter was very clean and locked. I was here in December 2022. Temps were around 55-70. I wish I could stay longer. My site had beautiful boulders and very nice campfire set up. If you are planning to have a large tent outside, this site is not the most level. Of course if you are setting up inside it’s great. There is an inside light, and an outside light. There is inside and outside 110 plugs. Fire ring, camp grill, water, and a beautiful boulder/rock seating area around a rock table next to a rock campfire site. It is on an overlook over the lake and a short walk down to lake for fishing. It is near the road over the spillway, so if road noise bothers you, you might pick a different spot. Doesn’t bother me. This was the last night before park closes for permit hunts. I’m not a rock climber, but, if you are, this is a great spot.

Similar to other Texas State campgrounds. 2 loops have water and electric which was a plus in 100 degree weather. We were expecting a campsite by the lake or in view of the lake but found out very few sites have those features. Check in was rushed as we came in 1/2 hour before closing. Expect to pay the 50a rate even if you only need 30a. If the pedestal has both you pay the higher rate. Lots of spaces for TT and Class A and 5th wheels up to 30-35’. Dump station is well placed on your way out. Several deer walking about in the late evenings and early morning. A swim area is nearby and many people fishing. A small camp store is on site.

This is the second time we've stayed at Lake Mineral Wells. We have family in Mineral Wells and stay at the park. If you've never been here, once you check in the drive to the campgrounds is a little intimidating. You take a sharp left turn and go down and cross below the spill way of the lake. In fact, water is spilling over the top and across the road. This is normal. Our campsite was actually on the water but it was not very level. I had to raise the passenger side of the trailer about 4" it also sloped down in the back towards the lake. I had 1 bar on ATT and we got the PBS channel over our antennae television.

Lake Mineral Wells State Park is a typical CCC-era park, is well-maintained, and the Rangers are all wonderful folks. My suspicion is that this park is a magnet for mosquitoes in warmer weather, as the edge of the lake is marshland. I stayed here in winter, so my visit was quiet, relaxing, and the night sky - the park being well-removed from any city lights - was spectacular. If I ever stay over in Summer, I’ll update this review regarding my suspicions...

First, let me make this very clear. Whoever quoted the price of $12 must have been drunk. The price is $24 but you have to add to that $7 per person state fee. The total for one night was $38. If it wasn’t for the per person state free, I would have given this campground five stars because it is very peaceful, very quiet and clean. A very busy state park and we lucked out with getting one of two available sites without making a reservation. If we made the reservation online, there probably would have been a reservation fee on top of the $38.