There’s a reason this Texas State Park has the word “trailway” in its name. Hiking is the highlight of this park!
Trails
Red Waterfront Trail
Dare I say, one of the best hiking trails we have been on in a Texas State Park. The Red Waterfront Trail did not disappoint. The first thing you notice is all of the climbing and bouldering opportunities. Some right next to the trail, some just off it. You will not be short on adventure here. TRAIL MAP
This trail is less than a mile long, but you wouldn’t know it. We spent so much time exploring and finding so many new things. It was incredible. The feature on this trail are the four Cedar Elms at Penitentiary Hollow. These trees are lined up in a row amongst sheer walls. It’s a great spot for seeing wildlife and climbing.
Don’t forget to take a short, but steep, hike up to the overlook. You won’t regret it.
Blue Waterfront Trail
On the other side of the lake, you’ll find the Blue Waterfront Trail. A bit deceiving in the name as we found no “waterfront” views on this hike. It was disappointing, but this trail meanders along the edge of the camping areas so it’s a great trail for a hike after dinner.
Wildlife
This State Park is filled with wildlife. We saw a deer on an evening bike ride, a frog on the Red Waterfront Trail, and some animal tracks on the Blue Waterfront Trail. Keep an eye out for wildlife because they are all around.
Camping
This State Parks offers several different camping options. Anywhere from primitive to Equestrian. There is something for you. PARK MAP. And with almost all Texas State Parks you can make reservations online. I would encourage you to do so as these parks fill up fast.
We chose to stay in the Live Oak camping area and were pleased with our site and the area. It has 50amp while the Plateau area has 30amp. That’s basically the only difference we saw in the two, so just pick what’s right for you. This parks also offers an Equestrian camping area and some great equestrian trails (from what I could tell. We don’t have a horse so we didn’t get to go on the trail, but it looked good). You can also take advantage of their Screened Shelters if you don’t have your own set up. I always appreciate when parks have this option because it makes it accessible to someone who wants to camp but doesn’t have the equipment.
Consider the Wonders is not affiliated with Lake Mineral Wells State Park, Texas State Parks, or Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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