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    Lake Whitney State Park

    4.4 (45 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Clark B.

    Lake Whitney State Park is larger than expected. If you want a day out at the lake, it's perfect and doesn't disappoint. My main draw to Texas State Parks is the hiking. Lake Whitney has two, one mile trails, which doesn't offer much for actually hiking, because they are so short. It's the reason I personally docked a star. However, I understand that not all Texas State Park's focus on hiking. It's a very nice resource, if you live in the area.

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    Jennifer W.

    If you ever find yourself in TX I SO recommend this park. Whether you have a trailer a tent or none you can rent their shelters. They have them right on the lake so gorgeous so quiet dark skies. It was absolutely fantastic. Come here with your group, come here with your whole family. Have a family reunion I don't care do it all. Staff was super accommodating. I ended up extending my stay and they were able to switch my campsite so that I only had to move one time and then I could see my new campsite from that location.

    Campfire!!!

    First time staying here Tent camped Stayed at Roadrunner loop, thought I needed electricity but did not use it. Will go back but will stay at Lakeview Camping area No trailers with lights and no street lights,,,, like to star gaze,,, helps with out the added lights Park is clean!!!!! Hiked both trails, more for exercise Saw one deer!!!! Rangers are great!!!

    Hangout at the Lake nice cool water to beat the heat.
    Anita T.

    Nice Park big park spread out. We stayed in the full hookups area "horseshoe Loop" in site 28. Nice roomy sites & clean. Great staff, friendly & informative. Nice Lake, we swam but did not do any fishing on our stay. Easy hikes, 2 trails & much longer hikes on the roads. There are ruins of a Towash settlement inside the Park.

    Jesus C.

    Came out from San Antonio for a fun weekend. This is such an amazing park. Lots of space to camp and really clean. Great little beach a fun fishing area. Lots of wildlife so be aware if you have your pet. Saw a snake and scorpion. Went fishing and caught a catfish and some striped bass. Can't wait to come back!'

    Jake H.

    Lake Whitney State Park is a pretty good state park, if I was a fisherman. It wasn't very busy but for hikers, this really isn't the best with only 2 trails.

    Mari H.

    It is very beautiful and above all clean, excellent place to rest, everything is very good, we had an incredible time!

    Laci S.

    This was our second camping trip at Lake Whitney State Park. We absolutely love coming here! The staff is so friendly and there are plenty things to do! We reserved a screened shelter and were pleased to find that they had been recently re-built. Apparently Whitney had quite a bit of flooding and the shelters were under water. Instead of just patching them, the tote them down and started fresh! The new shelters are beautiful! While we were there our children decided to take part in becoming Junior Park Rangers. They loved it and learned a lot about the history of the park and the rules and regulations. They got to take an oath and received certificates and "official" Junior Park Ranger badges. We will definitely be back!

    Relaxing in the hammock!
    Megan Ann T.

    We stayed here over Easter weekend and booked about a month in advance. There were 10 of us, I alone have 4 children ranging from 11-2 years old. We were at site 121 directly across from the bathrooms. The camp sites were great! Well maintained and beautifully spaced, we definitely felt like we could play music and relax without bothering any neighbors! Almost every site had a good amount of shade and plenty of spots to hang hammocks! Bathrooms were great! Clean and regularly checked on by maintenance! Showers too! The hillside where we were was a little difficult to get down to the water but once you knew where to go it was great swimming! Neat little hiking trails and some good fishing spots as well! Everyone we encountered was courteous and friendly. All in all my family and I had a wonderful trip and we will definitely be staying here again!

    A couple of fossils Emma found by the lake.

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    Ask the Community - Lake Whitney State Park

    How good is the fishing here? I've been looking for a great spot.

    We heard it is one of the best spots, but while we were there, the only people that caught anything was because they brought their boat. I talked to atleast 3 couples and one guy said he caught a tiny carp. They were all fishing around the… Read more

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    We don't like that they allow fishing in the swimming area even though there are signs that say no fishing in the swimming by area.

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    Hillsboro City Park - Hillsboro City Park has a splash pad, trails, pavilion, lighted tennis courts, story walk, and movies in the park in summer,

    Hillsboro City Park

    4.3(3 reviews)
    14.9 mi

    I've had an obligation to go to this park at least once a year for basically my entire life (that I…read moreknow of) for one of the many family reunions I attend. Over the course of this time, I've seen this park go from it's best days to it's worst. Thank goodness, during the last couple of years the City of Hillsboro has been diligently cleaning, updating and repairing this place into something they can be proud of again. So, currently this park has a walking path, a few playground areas, some basketball hoops, one pavilion, a concert area (with working xylophones), a couple of baseball "areas" (I can't say diamonds, because they're just grassy areas with a fence for guarding foul balls) and one soccer field. With all the work they've been doing for this park, it's not perfect. The (one and only) bathrooms are usually a mess, the pavilion is old (as in, been there since I was a kid with the only repair being a paint job), the only thing you'll be doing on that basketball court is shooting baskets and the exercise break areas on the walking path are either fine or in poor shape. Aside from those issues though, this is a great place to take the kids for bike riding or playing on the playground equipment. But if you're looking for a more sports orientated park, I would suggest going to Wallace Park instead (just north of this park on Hwy 81).

    This is a beautiful and fully renovated city park with a splash pad and activities for kids that…read moreyou would expect to find in one of the nicer suburbs of Dallas or Austin. If the weather is nice and you have some time to kill, swing by this beautiful park and let the kids play while you enjoy a great stroll down the walking track. It also has volleyball and tennis courts along with soccer and baseball fields. Be sure to check out the historic bridge over the creek that runs through the park. For those playing Pokemon Go, there are two PokeGyms located in the park.

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    Hillsboro City Park - 2023 Juneteenth celebration at Hillsboro City Park.  Children cool off in summer at the splashpad.

    2023 Juneteenth celebration at Hillsboro City Park. Children cool off in summer at the splashpad.

    Hillsboro City Park - Hillsboro City Park in Hillsboro, Texas

    Hillsboro City Park in Hillsboro, Texas

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    Dinosaur Valley State Park - Dinos that once walked here a little snack store behind it

    Dinosaur Valley State Park

    4.5(202 reviews)
    34.5 mi

    What a great way to spend a day! Just an hour and a half outside of Dallas, you can immerse…read moreyourself in the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth! There's actual dinosaur tracks preserved in the rock at Dinosaur Valley State Park, and that just adds even more fun to the experience! We went for the day and the entrance fee was $8 per adult. They accept cards and cash at the Ranger Station. Prior to arriving I tried to buy tickets online, but I kept only seeing tickets for overnight camping. Nonetheless, we were still able to pay at the entrance and we were even able to get out and use the restroom facilities at the entrance. Once you pay your entrance fee, a ranger will give you a trail map. There is ample parking inside the park, so there are lots of possibilities on where to start your adventure. We started on the Pawluxy River trail and crossed over to the main track site where the dinosaur prints are very clear. The river crossing has slightly protruding rocks that you have to navigate on foot to get across the river. I wore hiking boots and I think this was ideal for the environment. From there we switched to the overlook trail where the elevation is 850 ft, so you get a great view of the whole Pawluxy River Valley. From there we descended to the Black-capped Vireo Trail, then crossed the Pawluxy River to make our way back to our car. While there's endless combinations of hikes you can take, ours took about 3 hours. Along the way there were lots of people. Mostly gathered at the river and at the tracks. The rest of the trails were actually very quiet and peaceful. In addition to hiking, there are other points of interest. There are dinosaur models, a swimming hole and of course multiple dinosaur track sites. Overall, Dinosaur Valley is a great state park with something for everyone!

    What a great park! We crossed the river and played where dinosaurs once walked!…read more The water was a fair depth and cool but not too cold and not too high. The footprints are easy to spot and so cool along with the gently cascading falls of the river as it rolls along the path. We enjoyed the big "mascots Dino near the gift shop and the gift store,

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    Dinosaur Valley State Park - 11/26/2023

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    Dinosaur Valley State Park - Tracks in the riverbed.

    Tracks in the riverbed.

    Dinosaur Valley State Park - Tracks in the riverbed.

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    Big Rocks Park

    Big Rocks Park

    4.2(29 reviews)
    31.4 mi

    This is one place that will never be accused of false advertising!…read more There are indeed BIG ROCKS here! You can scramble, and/or boulder, around and over them. If water conditions are safe, there is also swimming... So bring your floaties! There are also bathrooms, and (I think) changing rooms. There might be a snack shop, but I've never been here when it's open, so maybe not. Only reason I'm not going 5 stars is that the unpaved parking lot is a navigation nightmare! It's also very bumpy, and entry in and out is rather steep. To top this quagmire off, there's also a huge, Texas-sized, truck blocking the parking isles. The truck usually has an over-sized trailer hitch making things even worse. Lastly, be sure to read the warning sign. If the water is not moving, i.e. stagnant, there is the danger of unhealthy "amoeba organisms."

    We accidentally stumbled upon this park while leaving Glen Rose so we pulled over into the small…read moreparking lot. There are long cement pathways down the one way lined with fishermen. The other direction has a sort of dam you can walk across to see the older defunct dam with water spilling over it. If you continue walking you will come up to these giant rocks that you can climb on and look over. The river has small pools of water, a mini waterfall of sorts and several trees which change color during the seasons. It's very picturesque. Be careful of aomebas in the shallow warm water.

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    Big Rocks Park - Find the fossil?

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    Meridian State Park - Park library

    Meridian State Park

    4.5(11 reviews)
    20.2 mi

    Meridian State Park is an under appreciated gem within driving distance from DFW , Hillsboro, and…read moreWaco. And for those of us who live in the Metroplex it's a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. For one thing it's not that crowded. At least it wasn't when I camped there midweek. In fact I had my choice of places to pitch my tent. For another it is so much different terrain wise than my part of Dallas. MSP bills itself as being "at the top of the Hill County" and I believe it. Beautiful. There's a decent sized lake for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. (No fishing license required.) A variety of hiking trails for both beginner and jock. Hot showers and flush toilets. Many campsites have water and electricity but the most beautiful sites are primitive. The staff is friendly and helpful. Admission is $5 per person per day. Seniors get a price break with the appropriate pass. And for $70 per year you can bring a carload into any state park for free. For one full year. Check it out. If you're a frazzled city dweller like me you might just find that a night or two in a tent at the top of the Hill County might just fit the bill. I think I'll be going back.

    Meridian State Park is a smaller, quiet park with well-labeled trails and people gathered on the…read morebeachfront or in kayaks on the water. Bosque Hiking Trail was my favorite. I'd come back here and just sit back and relax.

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    Meridian State Park - Scenic overlook

    Scenic overlook

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