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


BRA Area #1 Camping Ground

BRA Area #1 offers free camping all year. This is a modest but pleasant camping spot. This is an attractive option if you want to camp, and some of the other locations are full. In BRA Area #1, there are just...

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...

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 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...

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 What To Do


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.

The Cliffs Resort Golf Course

The Cliffs Resort Golf Course is located in the beautiful lake in Graford, TX. It has 18-hole championship golf course with a great layout. There is also a swimming pool, RV camping, spa, fitness center, and...

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...

Happy Days Diner

A modest cafe with 50s decor and homemade ice cream in Mineral Wells, Texas. The menu features a wide selection of meals such as fresh Angus hamburgers, chicken wraps, salads, BLTs, and much more, including...

The Rocking Winery

The Rocking Winery is located in Texas Hill Country Furniture in Lipan, TX. Hemp Haze cocktails and sangria, as well as wines from across the state, are proudly served. This is a great place to visit.

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Lake Palo Pinto Current Weather Alerts

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Lake Palo Pinto Weather Forecast

Friday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 95

Friday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 77

Saturday

Hot

Hi: 98

Saturday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 77

Sunday

Thunderstorms Likely

Hi: 91

Sunday Night

Rain Showers

Lo: 68

Monday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 84

Monday Night

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 66


Lake Palo Pinto Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 6/13: 866.56 (-0.44)