Lake Palo Pinto


Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir lies in Palo Pinto County, 79 miles west of Fort Worth, in north central Texas. It covers a surface area of 2,661 acres with a maximum depth of 47 feet. Palo Pinto Municipal Water District owns Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir No. 1, and the City of Mineral Wells operates it for municipal, industrial, and recreational purposes. Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir is approximately 15 miles west Mineral Wells, Texas. Its geography is broken, hilly, and wooded in parts with sandy, gray, and black soils. This lake is sparsely inhabited with a few tiny communities around its shores. Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir's southern arm is large with open waters, and it has a northern arm and an eastern arm. Palo Pinto Creek, a tributary of the Brazos River, feeds Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir.  More Lake Information

Lake Palo Pinto Camping


North D & D Camping

North D & D Camping is located on FM 2951, on the north side of road 1-1/3 miles after the junction with Park Road 36. There are 75 campsites. Camping is $10 per night for each camp spot. There are no day...

Lake Palo Pinto RV Park

Waterfront campsites on beautiful Lake Palo Pinto It's 5 O'clock somewhere! Make happy hour's happy again, at this rustic lakefront campground surrounded by nature and tranquility. Swim at our beach...

Cactus Rose RV Park

Cactus Rose RV Park, located in Mingus, Texas. There are 18 full hookup sites with laundry facilities, free WiFI, restrooms with showers, and a lagoon-style pool. With the ready assistance of our onsite staff,...

Screen Shelter Camping Area - Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Screen Shelter Camping Area is located in Lake Mineral Wells State Park that offers 15 sites, and only eight people per site are allowed. Tents are permitted outside the shelters. Inclusions are water,...

Chaparral Trail Campground

Chaparral Trail Campground has 53 sites, and eight people are allowed in the sites. Some places have their water supply, while others share. The Lakeview and Chaparral Trail camping areas have these spots....

Lake Palo Pinto What To Do


National Theatre

The restored circa-1919 cinema theater now has three screens and shows first-run films in a nostalgic setting. This is the largest theater in town with wheelchair accessible. The staff is friendly and...

Bonitaville Restaurant

Great cuisine, great service, and cold beer await you at "All You Can Eat Catfish." Come in for lunch or supper and take in the view of the lake from the inside or on the patio. The staff is kind and...

Emerald Lane Boutique

Emerald Lane is a locally-owned business that offers a fashionable, budget-friendly boutique in Mineral Wells' Brazos Shopping Mall. Decor, gift items, bows, caps, wreaths, jewelry, crosses, candles, and more...

The Deer Lease

The Deer Lease is a small town bar located in Mingus, TX. It offers cold beers, vodka, pool tables, and karaoke nights at 7 pm. All beers are at affordable prices. The place is lively and friendly.

Strawn Historical Museum

The Strawn Historical Museum has a past of giving act to benefit its citizens. This one-room tile structure was built in 1953 to offer housing for Boy Scouts in the community and first carried the name...

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Lake Palo Pinto Current Weather Alerts

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Lake Palo Pinto Weather Forecast

Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Hi: 68

Monday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Lo: 55

Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Hi: 68

Tuesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 59

Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 82

Wednesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 66

Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 86

Thursday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 68


Lake Palo Pinto Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 4/20: 866.27 (-0.73)