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Take State Highway 174 from Cleburne, State Highway 144 from Glen Rose, or State Highway 6 from Waco. Join State Highway 22 and proceed to the park. Take State Highway 22 from Hillsboro or Hamilton. The park is located about three miles southwest of Meridian off of State Highway 22.
The trails were amazing to walk and the lake was beautiful! The restrooms and everything was very clean and they had warm water. There was nice clean areas to picnic and a place to borrow books at near the lake.
The park was clean, well maintained, and comfortable to walk around. The trails are marked, free of litter, and maintained.
It's a great place for hiking, camping, and kayaking. Although the kayak that I had didn't have plugs so I got my clothes and shoes wet during the chilli weather. The people at the front were friendly and helpful. This place was very peaceful and beautiful especially during the fall. They have nice cabins and decent shelters. We set up a tent for camping. They have nice fire pits and grills as well. You can loan fishing rods as well. The bathrooms were clean as well. Overall a great experience.
Small intimate state park. 8 full hook up sites that are relatively level. They contain fire pits, grills and tables. They also have shelters and primitive camping. Very well maintained. We were at site 3 directly across from the bathroom and shower. Older but very nice. The hiking trails are more difficult in my opinion than the map states. Bosque says it is challenging on the map but I felt it was difficult, Shinnery was moderate on the map but was challenging etc. Even the one rated easy was moderate. Be prepared with hiking boots and a walking stick as the paths have loose limestone and slippery limestone rock to walk over. You may also have to drive to trail heads. We did all four trails and definitely worth the effort. It is just beautiful. Great camping experience as well as a wonderful staff.
I've always loved this little park, it's small lake is great for kids and kayaks. I've never had much fishing luck, but I understand it's pretty good at times. The sky was beautiful, reflecting off the lake. Some nice wooded trails to walk in any season!
