The Setting
Lake Mineral Wells State Park is located along Rock Creek, a large tributary of the Brazos River. This area was an early home to several Native American tribes including the Comanche. The park consists of 3,283 acres, encompassing Lake Mineral Wells. It's located in the so-called "Western Cross" area of Texas, and is on former municipal and U.S. Army lands. Facilities include restrooms with showers; picnic sites; backpack campsites; campsites with water, where equestrians are permitted; campsites with water and electricity; screened shelters; a park store; a boat ramp; fishing piers; and a trailer dump station.