Lake Arrowhead State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Open daily; hours not posted
- Entrance fee
- $4 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 67 campsites
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(940) 528-2211
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 575 acres, Lake Arrowhead State Park lies in Clay County, about 13 miles southeast of Wichita Falls.
The park supports horseback riding, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Overnight options include 67 campsites across 6 camping areas, with RV sites with electric and water hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open daily (hours not posted) | ||
Official wording
Open daily. We often reach capacity, and highly recommend reservations for both camping and day use. To guarantee entry, reserve passes online or by calling the customer service center before you visit.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and are not permitted in any buildings at Texas State Parks. Some parks restrict pets on certain trails.
Statewide rule from Texas's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 13 years and older | $4 · day |
| Child 12 Years and Under | Free |
Official wording
• 13 years and older: $4 Daily • Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Texas park passes
- Texas State Parks Pass — $70 per year. Free entry for the holder and guests at the state parks it covers, plus camping and store discounts; a second pass for someone at the same address is $25 Details
- Texas Parklands Passport. Discounted or free entry for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and Gold Star family members Details
From the Texas state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- Recommended
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
We often reach capacity, and highly recommend reservations for both camping and day use.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites with Electricity | 48 | Water hookup; 50 amp hookupShowersPicnic tableFire ring | $22 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee $110 Weekly |
| Campsites with Water | 19 | Water nearbyPicnic tableRestrooms nearbyCampsites #49 - 67 | $12 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee $60 Weekly |
| Primitive Campsites (Walk-in) Five primitive sites are in this walk-in area. Eight people can camp per site, with 40 people maximum. | — | Water nearbyRestrooms nearby | $10 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Overflow Camping Area Located on a parking lot. | — | $10 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee | |
| Excess Vehicle Parking | — | $4 Daily Plus daily entrance fee | |
| Dump Station Fee $5 fee per vehicle | — | Contact the Park |
Camping details from the park
Reserve a campsite for an overnight stay. The park’s water and electric campground has a unique layout: eight loops with six campsites per loop; four sites are pull-through. We also have 19 water-only sites, a primitive walk-in camping area, and an equestrian camping area.
Park restrooms are accessible; one (in the water-electric campground) also has showers. The park has a dump station.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingHorseback ridingHikingFishingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSwimmingCampingWinter sports
Trails
Explore this part of the Rolling Plains Ecoregion of Texas on over five miles of multiuse trails (hiking, biking and equestrian).
- Dragonfly Trail’s half-mile loop is a great introduction to the park.
- Onion Creek Trail (the park’s longest at 4.4 miles) wanders near the lake, weaves through part of the disc golf course, and continues to the north side of the park with views of the spillway, native grasses and wildflowers.
- Mesquite Ridge Trail connects the campground to Onion Creek Trail. It’s a great vantage point for catching a Texas sunset!
Boating and paddling
The main catches here are crappie, bass and catfish. You do not need a license to fish from shore or pier within the park; you will need a license to fish from a boat. Borrow a fishing pole at headquarters and try your luck!
We have nine boat ramps, a lighted fishing pier and a fish cleaning station.
- Detailed fishing and lake information for Lake Arrowhead
- Fishing Tip Sheet
Fishing
- Fishing Tip Sheet
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 229 Park Road 63
Wichita Falls, TX 76310 - Nearest town
- Wichita Falls — about 13 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.7586, -98.3952
- Phone
- (940) 528-2211
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Texas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (embedded park data)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology