Meridian State Park is an under appreciated gem within driving distance from DFW , Hillsboro, and…read moreWaco. And for those of us who live in the Metroplex it's a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. For one thing it's not that crowded. At least it wasn't when I camped there midweek. In fact I had my choice of places to pitch my tent. For another it is so much different terrain wise than my part of Dallas. MSP bills itself as being "at the top of the Hill County" and I believe it. Beautiful. There's a decent sized lake for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. (No fishing license required.) A variety of hiking trails for both beginner and jock. Hot showers and flush toilets. Many campsites have water and electricity but the most beautiful sites are primitive. The staff is friendly and helpful. Admission is $5 per person per day. Seniors get a price break with the appropriate pass. And for $70 per year you can bring a carload into any state park for free. For one full year. Check it out. If you're a frazzled city dweller like me you might just find that a night or two in a tent at the top of the Hill County might just fit the bill. I think I'll be going back.

Meridian State Park is a smaller, quiet park with well-labeled trails and people gathered on the…read morebeachfront or in kayaks on the water. Bosque Hiking Trail was my favorite. I'd come back here and just sit back and relax.

The property along the beachfront of the river is very pretty. It was well maintained and check in…read morewas fairly straightforward. The camp host was rather rude from the start though. The tent campsites are TINY and very close to each other. This wouldn't be so bad if your group has two side by side, but if not, beware. When we questioned the camp host about the lot sizes she snapped at us about how they were the biggest around. That is a lie, but whatever. The grounds keeper was also very rude and creepy. Anyway, the site beside us was full of frat boys who were drinking heavily through the night. Falling out of their cars, puking everywhere, screaming. I checked on them a few times and they were nice enough but continued to play music into the early hours of the morning disturbing my family and the family next to us. People use hipcamp to avoid the crowds. This was like a typical Texas state park. Nothing special besides the river. The hiking was terrible. And the lots are SMALL. We left an honest and fair review on the hipcamp website and the owner Tony responded with the most hateful retort, haha. Saying that his ranch was worth $5million dollars and our measly $100 rental didn't deserve a bigger site or space. That the $100 wouldn't even pay for his gas. He caters to the ones who rent out the acre lots, not weekend campers. Very unprofessional. So I'm sure for some this place will be fine, but management is rude and the lots are trash. We will never go back and would not recommend this site to anyone looking for a relaxing camping trip. This is stripmall camping on a pretty spot.

This was the best camping experience of my life. Literally celebrated my birthday with close…read morefriends in an amazing location. Off the grid and the customer service was great. Tony was helpful and friendly and this is def a place my friends and I plan on returning again.

best fishing spot ever. very nice Staff. The water was great when we were there and parking wasn't…read morebad at all.

Our first visit to this Marina and these people are some of the friendliest you will meet. The…read morepark attendant was helpful in telling us about the facility (boat launch, beach, camping facilities etc. we arrived around 8pm to check the boat out after doing some maintenance but still wanted to go on the lake for a couple of hours. with all the recent flooding they will have to repair the courtesy dock but fortunately the beach is not rocky so you can beach your boat there until the dock is finished. We did not go to the fishing pier but want to check it out soon. I did talk to a lady on the phone there and she was helpful in telling us the amenities.

Great place to picnic, play games and enjoy family and friends for an event. Scenery is nice…read moreproperty is well maintained. Perfect for the kids and animals to come play and not worry about being hurt.

Great place for picnics, walking on the track, using the dog park or visiting the cemetery with…read moremany old headstones. Both of my parents are here and we put in a bench to just sit in the quiet and reflect

We have been members here for more than a decade and we have enjoyed the park several times a year…read more The park looks the best we've ever seen it. Pool is glistening, lots of fresh paint on the cottages and fences, and the grass is green and well maintained. We were greeted by Angie who offered a huge smile and a hug. She ushered us to a shady campsite and the customer service has been wonderful. The activity schedule is full of fun and the park quests are friendly and quiet. Plenty of room for our 42' fifth-wheel and two trucks. The park is nestled in-between three rivers (thus the name, Tres Rios). We have totally enjoyed our stay and our membership!

We love our stays at tres rios! The staff is so great and helpful! Always the best of times!read more

AMAZING FOR PICNICS!! I had a wonderful time with my boyfriend on Easter, such a nice place!read more

It is a rather good size city park. Much of it along the river. We went to visit Miss Nellie's…read morepretty place that is in The park. This area starts with a lovely Fountain and behind that a field of wild flowers. There is also a small flower garden and a garden with some herbs. It's a quiet and serene place filled with pretty flowers. Good for photos also.

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!

What a great park! We crossed the river and played where dinosaurs once walked!…read more The water was a fair depth and cool but not too cold and not too high. The footprints are easy to spot and so cool along with the gently cascading falls of the river as it rolls along the path. We enjoyed the big "mascots Dino near the gift shop and the gift store,

Beautiful, spacious, clean campgrounds! Bathrooms/showers were some of the cleanest I've seen on…read moreour camping stays. Would definitely return!

Wonderful all year camping. Great sites, good views, lake is huge, clean and full of fish. But the…read moredo have zebra mussels so be sure to dry your boat and be careful with bare feet in the water. Critters will mess with your trash overnight.

This review is for hiking- there are two short hiking trails. I'd you are coming to hike, don't…read more You will get through them in 20 minutes. Luckily for us we did have kids who were complaining of being tired by the midway point of it, so it is perfect for families. But if you are an avid hiker who hikes for miles and miles, this is not the spot. We did go to the beach to look around, but didn't get in as it is winter right now and was at 30-50 degree weather. It is a beautiful place, very clean and well kept. If you are coming in with family, this is perfect, but if you want to hike, this is not your spot.

Wanted to get out of Fort Worth for a mental health day. This particular state park was a little…read moreover an hour away. As soon as I drove into the front entrance, I stopped in the office in order to print the day pass I purchased online yesterday. All three ladies were extremely friendly and helpful. They showed me the key highlights of the park on the map. Then I shopped their merchandise in the park store. The trails were very well maintained and laid out. Each path was clearly visible so as not to get lost or off the marked walkway. I even spent some time in one of the day use areas to read this month's issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine. What a way to finish enjoying such a wonderful park. Please check out!