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A spring-fed lake, trails through the forest, quiet campsites – what more do you need? Get away from hectic city life at Cleburne State Park, just 30 minutes southwest of Fort Worth on the northern edge of the Hill Country.
All campsites have water and electricity; some have sewer hookups as well. You can also reserve a screened shelter or cabin (bathrooms with showers are nearby).
5800 Park Road 21, Cleburne, TX 76033
Great place to camp for the weekend! Kayaking, fishing, and hiking. I tent camped at Cedar Grove. Great location because it is close to full service restrooms and dock. I hiked to the spillway lookout off of Spillway Trail. It was beautiful, but the trail is a little difficult to navigate because there are so many non-trail pathways, from overuse and from people not straying off the original trail. You really need to pay attention to the direction you are going.
Cleburne State Park was convenient to stay at for visiting Fort Worth. It's a steep, curvy road up to the campgrounds, but campsites were level. Cedar Grove site 10 was nice. It's a short hike over a little bridge to the bathrooms. The bathrooms are heated with hot water but need some serious cleaning. Zero AT&T cell service and little antenna reception. Saw deer and nice foliage color in December. Hikes were fun and well marked.
First time visit. Went on a weekday so no crowds. Lots of great hiking trails. Be prepared and pre download maps and your favorite GPS ap. Most of the trails are well marked but there are a lot of “extra” trails that aren’t mapped, so know where you are going. We did the Spillway trail and it was moderate with lots of up and down elevation changes and we were rewarded with beautiful views of the water cascading over the spillway. Park staff were friendly and helpful. Restrooms were clean. I highly recommend this Texas State Park!
I had always heard good things about this park! It did not disappoint.
Most trails were well maintained and well marked- Fossil Ridge could use some signage-
Many RV slips, camping sites and cabins available. Swimming beach, area great for kayaking, boat ramp and fishing dock.
Enjoyed speaking to several of the friendly locals-
Overall, a nice, relatively small state park. If you live in the area, it's a great place to get a little nature it. I personally like visiting state parks to get a little solitude and escape the sounds of civilization. I couldn't really do that here, as during my hike I could usually hear cars. Also, from what I can tell, the park is surrounded by private property. There were wire fences around the parameter, which made it clear where the boundaries of the park ended and where civilization begins. That being said, the middle of the park, where the lake is, was very pretty. The park is worth a visit. Just a little less secluded than I prefer.
