Merry Christmas! Didn't want to waste the day by staying secluded at the apartment all day. I…read morewanted to go hiking and to enjoy a cigar next to a campfire. All accomplished...woohoo! The only drawback is I had to rent a campsite for the day in order to get a fire blazing. Kind of sucked since I wasn't planning on spending the night. Oh well! It was all still worth it as I supported nature and TPWD. The hiking trails were challenging and invigorating. Thankfully they were also very clearly marked. They were a challenge with all the natural rock and rock cliffs. Penitentiary Hollow was the main attraction of the hike. Wow, Lake Mineral Wells rocks with awesomeness! Please camp here!

Really pretty lake. Had a picnic lunch played some Frisbee. Watched several folks successfully…read morefishing. Nice slot canyon walk/climb at Penitentiary Hollow. I am older and have less than great knees so I sat out the trip down into the canyons. But the views at the top were breathtaking. The family had a great trip.

We spent most of the summer at Twin Points this year. Such a fun lake! One of those times we rented…read morea pavilion, which elevated the whole experience having a shade and a table. There are picnic tables but they're first come. Today the water was clean and hardly anyone was there, mostly moms and toddlers. We visited the Kona store and they've got snacks, drinks and of course Kona Ice! If you forget sunscreen or sunglasses they have those items too.

We had fun watching the boat show and spend a romantic evening together great eveningread more

Pool wasn't hope yet. WiFi was very spotty, great group of individuals…read more Needs a lot of work done to the drive ways .

Just me and my old lady went there and stayed a few days had a good time I mean nice clean place…read morejust wish it was a little easier to get in and out with a trailer but other than that enjoyed the experience most people were friendly and nice

I love staying in these beautiful cottages!! It's a convenient walk to the town square for shops…read moreand events. These cottages line the edge of the park & creek that is perfect for a morning or evening stroll! The owners have added a "saloon" that hosts a pool table for fun away from the sun as well. These are extremely clean and beautiful cottages that are meticulously cared for, there isn't a better place to stay in Granbury than Travis Street Cottages!!

This one is easy. Clean, newly built cottages. Good bed, this cottage has John Wayne theme. Nicely…read moredone. Plenty of room with two leather recliners. Shower is roomy and good shower head. The price is reassonable and just a short walk through a wooded area to the town square. Quiet. The on site owner, Penny is pleasant and helpful. Overall just a good experience all around.

Except for the previous two years, I usually come here every New Year's Day for the First Day Hike…read more It was incredible, as usual! Angela Bright was the Ranger for the more challenging hike versus the other more moderate hike. There was a story-telling hike afterwards, but I ran out of steam. The pace of the hike was fairly easy-going; however, there plenty of ups and downs on the hiking path. On my way out to go home, I shopped at the park store. If you live in the area, please become a patron of this particular park.

Just stopped in to get information about the park. The people at the gate were very pleasant and…read moreanswered all our questions and gave us information about other parks in Texas

A hidden little gem but well worth the drive. We recently heard about this place and decided we'd…read morego try it out. We went on a Monday afternoon, it wasn't busy, less than $20 for my family to enjoy the day and beat the Texas heat. Has a blob (giant pillow on the water where one person is at the end and the other person jumps down and catapults their other into the water), several diving boards, volleyball and basketball in the water and many picnic and beach areas. I definitely recommend a weekday, it wasn't crowded at all!

This place was awesome. My kids liked it so much we went back again just a couple weeks later. It's…read moreabout an hour and a half from my place, but well worth the drive. The swimming hole is a man-made spring fed lake. There's a couple diving boards (one is a high dive), a setup net for water volleyball, a BLOB and plenty of extra room for swimming. Plus I was told they are going to add a couple big slides for next year. Beautiful scenery and lots of places to get shade (with tables) for picnics or cooking out. Bathrooms are nice with a small shower (shower could use a little upgrade but it was suffice for its purpose). Friendly owners and staff. Overall great place to spend a summer afternoon. I highly recommend a trip for the family! Tips: bring life jackets if you plan to do the blob. You can not do it without one and they are not provided (although you can purchase one for around $15). Careful walking in the grassy areas...there are stickers. Camping is only aloud for RV's. Daily admission for swimming is $4.50 (free for two and under) and $2.50 to park. AND the park is dog friendly, which is a bonus for many.

Walking near the footsteps of creatures so many millions of years old is unbelievably fun- and our…read moregroup went there in hot summer. Not easy to climb but the value is unmatched. There was also the cutest little gift shop with the best merchandise. Highly recommended if one is able to meet the mild physical demands (one of us stayed up in the park on top instead of going into the valley where the dinosaur footprints are preserved.

What a great way to spend a day! Just an hour and a half outside of Dallas, you can immerse…read moreyourself in the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth! There's actual dinosaur tracks preserved in the rock at Dinosaur Valley State Park, and that just adds even more fun to the experience! We went for the day and the entrance fee was $8 per adult. They accept cards and cash at the Ranger Station. Prior to arriving I tried to buy tickets online, but I kept only seeing tickets for overnight camping. Nonetheless, we were still able to pay at the entrance and we were even able to get out and use the restroom facilities at the entrance. Once you pay your entrance fee, a ranger will give you a trail map. There is ample parking inside the park, so there are lots of possibilities on where to start your adventure. We started on the Pawluxy River trail and crossed over to the main track site where the dinosaur prints are very clear. The river crossing has slightly protruding rocks that you have to navigate on foot to get across the river. I wore hiking boots and I think this was ideal for the environment. From there we switched to the overlook trail where the elevation is 850 ft, so you get a great view of the whole Pawluxy River Valley. From there we descended to the Black-capped Vireo Trail, then crossed the Pawluxy River to make our way back to our car. While there's endless combinations of hikes you can take, ours took about 3 hours. Along the way there were lots of people. Mostly gathered at the river and at the tracks. The rest of the trails were actually very quiet and peaceful. In addition to hiking, there are other points of interest. There are dinosaur models, a swimming hole and of course multiple dinosaur track sites. Overall, Dinosaur Valley is a great state park with something for everyone!

We live just a few miles from the park. It's a wonderful place to walk, bbq swim and boat. There is…read morea beach, may picnic areas with grills and plenty of walking trails. Best place to take the dogs for walks. It's free for residents of Grand Prairie. Just show you license at the booth and you're good to go. If you don't have a resident of GP with you it's $20 for a one time entry day pass. It's more on holidays and not free to residents.

Nice outdoor area for family summer fun. There are covered picnic tables, a sand volleyball area, a…read moresandy beach, playgrounds, clean restroom/changing areas, concessions, and more. My son loved swimming in the lake. It was very clean and there was plenty of shade to escape the Texas sun. I highly recommend. Admission is $15 per car, or FREE for Grand Prairie residents.