Hidden gems - State parks in Fort Worth, United States not to miss (Updated May, 2024)

Hidden gems: State parks in Fort Worth

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Fort Worth. This list contains 13 places from State park category.

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Park Headquarters

State park

👍👍 Great destination & awesome park rangers, they were really helpful with pointing out local attractions. Really clean facilities & other guests were friendly & respectful. I definitely plan on returning in the future.

5.00 (22 reviews) (~91.42 km from centre)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

State park

5.00 (16 reviews) (~117.19 km from centre)

Pennoli Bed & Breakfast, LLC

Bed & breakfast

👍👍 I stayed at Pennoli for 2 nights in early December. There were 5 of us girls visiting a friend who lives nearby so we had the whole place to ourselves. The owners and operators were friendly and helpful. The rooms are adorable and the beds are comfy! The B&B was done up so beautifully for Christmas...

5.00 (10 reviews) (~151.63 km from centre)

Texas Parks and Wildlife

State park

👍👍 We absolutely love this park. The trails are very diverse and always well kept. One of the many reasons we chose Mineral Wells to purchase our first home! The staff is always super friendly and extremely helpful- Our reptile rescue Living Wild Outside treats domestics and wildlife. We got a call fro...

4.80 (128 reviews) (~66.74 km from centre)

Tyler State Park Boat House

State park

👍 Nice place, very friendly andcrespectful staff

4.80 (11 reviews) (~193.09 km from centre)

Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Headquarters

State park

4.70 (84 reviews) (~167.07 km from centre)

Fort Richardson State Park - North Park Unit

State park

👍👍 Camped in North Park to bring in the New Year 🎆 This part of the park is 3 miles from the State Park for tent camping only on the reservoir! Site #1 is where we camped and it’s the best lake view of all the sites. Super spacious with beautiful views of the lake and big trees. The site did have w...

4.70 (70 reviews) (~93.09 km from centre)

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit

State park

4.60 (139 reviews) (~169.18 km from centre)

Lake Murray Golf Course

Golf course

4.60 (75 reviews) (~148.4 km from centre)

Parks & Wildlife Department

State park

👍 A.K.A. Sandy Creek Park - has a nice walking trail that is wheelchair accessible, picnic tables and BBQ grills, cool splash area, restrooms, playground, pavilion, shade trees and open area for running around. Just wish there was a dog park.

4.60 (39 reviews) (~146.99 km from centre)

Fishing Pier

State park

4.60 (5 reviews) (~148.12 km from centre)

McGee Creek State Park

State park

4.50 (83 reviews) (~222.1 km from centre)

Abilene State Park Headquarters

State park

👍👍 Had a great daytrip to Abilene State Park. Trails, day hiking, picnicking, beautiful scenery. Nice weather the day we got the privalge to go. We will be making plans to go back soon to campout and fish.

4.50 (16 reviews) (~245.12 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: State parks in Fort Worth, United States