Thread: Backpacking around D/FW??

Lake Mineral Wells SP would be my first choice. There are a couple of opportunities north of D/FW, one at Lake Ray Roberts and another at Lake Texoma. Both have trail systems and primitive camp locations that may suit your needs.

dinosaur Valley SP near Glen Rose may be an option as well. I know they have some hike-in sites, but not sure how far from the trailhead.

The north shore of Lake Grapevine has a hike/bike trail; there are some campgrounds along it that may serve as a good introduction to packing as well.

Try Lake Lavonne as well. Not as familiar with their facilities, but if you call the Corps of Engineers office there, they can probably get you some good information and ideas.

The park is very nice...a good place to try your hand at bouldering (where most of the crowd hangs out, across the dam from the entrance).

My favorite feature is the very nice hiking trail that starts from the west side of the lake and traverses the old Fort Wolters maneuver area (WWII and VietNam-era post). There is a nice primitive campsite not far from the bluff line on the north end of the park. I believe you need to carry all the water you need; there is a creek that flows through the area, but I'm not sure where it is in relation to the campsite. It's been ahwile. Anyway, if you use that water source, you will need to treat it or use a decent filter. Best to carry water, if you're just doing an overnight trip. Here is the link to the State Park website. Lot of good info, to include trailmaps.

I've driven through but never overnighted at Beavers Bend State Park.
It appears to be very nice. I did a search of the OK state park website and didn't find any backpacking trails there.

I'm just curious as to where you're going to backpack. The lake looks very scenic. :cool:

Originally Posted by aggiehiker92

The park is very nice...a good place to try your hand at bouldering (where most of the crowd hangs out, across the dam from the entrance).

My favorite feature is the very nice hiking trail that starts from the west side of the lake and traverses the old Fort Wolters maneuver area (WWII and VietNam-era post). There is a nice primitive campsite not far from the bluff line on the north end of the park. I believe you need to carry all the water you need; there is a creek that flows through the area, but I'm not sure where it is in relation to the campsite. It's been ahwile. Anyway, if you use that water source, you will need to treat it or use a decent filter. Best to carry water, if you're just doing an overnight trip. Here is the link to the State Park website. Lot of good info, to include trailmaps.

I am finding two maps, one for the Mineral Wells Trailways, and one for the State Park.

When you speak of taking the trail on the west side of the lake that goes through Ft Wolters, which one are you talking about?

Ok, nevermind. I just realized that the SP map is not "N is up," but is instead laying on its side.

Thanks!