jessica

Hey, I'm planning to go camping the last weekend in March and was wondering about a site not too far from Dallas that would have a pretty display of wildflowers. There's five parks I'm considering:
Ray Roberts- Isle Du Bois
Cleburne
Purtis Creek
Lake Tawakoni
Tyler SP
Anybody have any suggestions about which will have the best wildflowers, or any other opinions about those parks? I've only been to Ray Roberts.

Troop198

Of those parks you List Cleburne might have what your looking for
see this article
Texas State Park Guide - Cleburne State Park

They are typically better south of Dallas area, see this link also

TPWD Kids: Bluebonnets

Turn Key

Of the ones you mentioned, probably Cleburne would be best as its a bit further south and approaching the northern edge of the Hill Country. But the last weekend is March is usually a tad early for the best of the bluebonnets and other wildflowers. Mid- to late April should put them in their prime but the further south you get, the better your odds.

As said, Cleburne would most likely be your best choice of the ones you listed. If you end up there, you may also want to take a drive about 18 miles south to Dinosaur Valley SP. The field on the right as you approach the main gate usually has a great display of bluebonnets.

Hope this helps and you have good luck. We will be heading toward Kerrville about the same time but don't expect any great displays until our return leg of the trip. Best of luck to the both of us and,

Happy Camping!

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