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Lake Whitney State Park, Whitney, TX

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Sports & Outdoors

Lake Whitney State Park

Texas state park on the shore of Lake Whitney, known for fishing, camping, screened shelters, and hiking and biking trails.

433 FM 1244, Whitney, TX 76692 · Whitney, TX

About Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park is a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department park in Hill County, a short drive from Dallas, Fort Worth, and Waco. Visitors can fish from the shore, a pier, or a boat, and the park has a boat ramp and a fish cleaning shelter. Campers can choose sites with water only, water and electricity, or full hookups, or rent screened shelters, many with lake views. Trails are open to hikers and bikers, and the park hosts ranger programs and a junior ranger program for children. Wildlife such as deer, raccoons, and wild turkeys can be seen around the grounds. The park often reaches capacity, so reservations are recommended for camping and day use.

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