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Cleburne State Park RV & Campground Guide

Texas

Cleburne State Park is located along the northern edge of Texas Hill Country, 43 miles south­west of Fort Worth. The park encompasses 528 acres of what was once a Comanche hunting ground. It was created in 1939 and named after the nearby city of Cleburne. Today, visitors can explore the rocky hills, enjoy the shade and comfort of the tree groves, and hike to the many scenic overlooks. The man-made 116-acre spring-fed Lake Carter provides a variety of water activities, and the humid subtropical zone makes the weather pleasant most of the year.

Nearby Cities:

  • Fort Worth, TX

  • Glen Rose, TX

  • Rio Vista, TX

  • Cleburne, TX

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Weather
Spring 40 – 76 F
Summer 67 – 89 F
Fall 55 – 78 F
Winter 37 – 59 F
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RV Resorts & Campsites in Cleburne State Park

Campground Accommodations

Cedar Grove Campground

  • Water hookup: No

  • Electrical hookup: Yes

  • Sewer hookup: No

  • Wi-Fi: No

  • Pet-friendly: Yes

  • Max RV length: 36 feet

  • Other amenities: Lantern poles, fire rings, grills, picnic tables, playground, showers, and restrooms

Keyhole Campground

  • Water hookup: No

  • Electrical hookup: Yes

  • Sewer hookup: No

  • Wi-Fi: No

  • Pet-friendly: Yes

  • Max RV length: 51 feet

  • Other amenities: Lantern poles, grills, fire rings, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, showers

North Creek Campground

  • Water hookup: Yes

  • Electrical hookup: Yes

  • Sewer hookup: Yes

  • Wi-Fi: No

  • Pet-friendly: Yes

  • Max RV length: 61 feet

  • Other amenities: Fire rings, grills, picnic tables, restrooms, showers

Poplar Point Campground

  • Water hookup: Yes

  • Electrical hookup: Yes

  • Sewer hookup: Yes

  • Wi-Fi: No

  • Pet-friendly: Yes

  • Max RV length: 62 feet

  • Other amenities: Fire rings, picnic tables, lantern poles, grills, restrooms, showers

Shady Springs Campground

  • Water hookup: No

  • Electrical hookup: Yes

  • Sewer hookup: No

  • Wi-Fi: No

  • Pet-friendly: Yes

  • Max RV length: 45 feet

  • Other amenities: Fire rings, picnic tables, lantern poles, grills, restrooms, showers

Cleburne State Park Campground

Drive to and park at Cleburne State Park for the most convenient RV campground. You can reserve campsites online that let you camp within walking distance of Cedar Lake in your RV or pop-up trailer, and you can enhance your available space by renting a cabin or enclosed shelter. While the park has only three cabins and eight screened shelters available, it provides 58 campsites that allow pop-ups, small trailers or RVs and one group camping area. Each of the park’s 58 campsites allows a maximum of eight people. The park charges a daily entrance fee as well as a campsite or facility fee. The sites all include a picnic table, lantern post and fire ring with grill. The park provides 15 campsites with full hookups of 20/30/50 amps in the Poplar Point camping area for $30 per night. You will also find 12 sites in the North Creek area with full hookups of 20/30 hookups for $28 per night. Seven sites in the Shady Springs camping area offer 20-, 30- and 50-amp hookups and water hookups for $20 per night. In the Cedar Grove and Keyhole areas, the park provides 24 campsites with 20- and 30-amp hookups and water hookups for $16 per night. The group camping area for youth groups provides a primitive campsite that accommodates 56 youth and borders Cedar Lake for $42 per night.

RV Ranch of Keene

Just 4 miles east of Cleburne, you will find the RV Ranch of Keene. It features 254 RV parking spaces with full hookups, some of which provide pull-through sites for semi-tractor trailers. The campground offers numerous amenities, including bathhouses with restrooms and showers, a clubhouse, a DVD rental shop and a swimming pool. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available for the parking spaces.

Mockingbird Hill Mobile Home and RV Park

Drive 12 miles northeast of Cleburne to reach the Mockingbird Hill Mobile Home and RV Park just off I-35W. The park only allows RV camping. It provides 110 full hookup camping sites, some of which provide pull-through availability for semi-tractor trailers. The sites offer a choice of 20-, 30- or 50-amp power as well as a patio and picnic table. Mockingbird provides paved roads and parking spaces with overhead lights. You will also find bathhouses with restrooms and hot showers. Among the campground's amenities are free local calls on its phones as well as high-speed wired and wireless internet. One of the restrooms is handicapped-accessible. The campground secures its visitors with an 8-foot security fence. Each site costs $39 per night or $230 per week.

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What to Do at
Cleburne State Park

The silence and solitude of Cleburne State Park make it the ideal spot for camping. While staying here, Lake Carter offers guests fishing and boating. For water lovers, there is also a beach where you can relax or take a swim. The park also has ranger-led events throughout the year to learn more about the local wildlife.

In addition to water-based activities, guests in Cleburne State Park can enjoy hiking the many trails in search of wildlife and scenic surroundings.

Inside Cleburne State Park

Explore Cedar Lake’s white rock hills and groves of ash, cedar, cottonwood, elm, mesquite, oak, redbud, sumac, and sycamore trees. In spring, there are carpets of bluebonnets and fields of wildflowers that offer breathtaking photo opportunities. Observe the park’s wildlife, including armadillos, birds, bobcats, cottontail rabbits, coyotes, ducks, opossums, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, turkeys, and white-tailed deer. You can bike and hike the trails, fish and enjoy water sports on the lake, and geocache.

Fishing Fishing

Cedar Lake provides fishing enthusiasts with the opportunity to fish from the shoreline, the park's fishing pier, or from a boat. Typical catches include large-mouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill.

Geocaching Geocaching

Bring your GPS device or smartphone to take part in this exciting treasure hunt. Cleburne State Park has several hidden treasures throughout the area. Once you find a cache, you can take a prize from the container. However, don't forget to bring a family-friendly item to leave in its place for the next adventurer.

Nature Watching Nature Watching

While visiting Cleburne State Park, you'll find many examples of wildlife along Cedar Lake's shores and hiking trails. Species you may encounter include armadillos, bobcats, birds, cottontail rabbits, ducks, coyotes, opossums, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, turkeys, and white-tailed deer.

Flora and Fauna

Within the park, you'll find groves of cedar, ash, elk, cottonwood, oak, mesquite, sumac, redbud, and sycamore trees. When visiting during the spring, you'll discover fields of wildflowers, including large areas filled with bluebonnets.

Hiking Hiking

Cleburne State Park has a variety of hiking trails for all skill levels. They range in length from the short .12-mile Perch Point Fishing Trail to the longer 2.5-mile Fossil Ridge Trail.

Boating

Cleburne State Park has a lake that provides guests with several boating opportunities. The small size of Lake Carter means that motor boats are only permitted to operate at a no-wake level. Kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding are also popular activities here. If you don't have your own boat, you can rent a kayak or paddle board in the Cedar Lodge day-use area.

Swimming Swimming

Swimming is allowed on Lake Carter. A beach along the shoreline makes it a great spot to take a dip and sunbathe.

Biking

Mountain bikers enjoy everything from challenging downhills to smooth and fast flats in Cleburne State Park. The tech­nical and wooded trails form a six-mile loop.

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How to Get to
Cleburne State Park

When coming from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, take US-67 South. From there, travel on TX-P21 to the park. The entrance will be on your right.

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Entering Cleburne State Park

Several parking lots are along Park Road 21 near the trailheads and picnic areas. You can also park near the Cedar Lodge day-use area boat ramp. The entry fee is $6 per person. There is no charge for children ages 12 and under.

Cleburne State Park Per Adult : $6.0

Children 12 and younger may enter for free.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cleburne State Park

What is the best time of year to visit Cleburne State Park?

While spring ushers in the park's busy season, it's the best time to visit. Wildlife is thriving, and you'll see the large fields of wildflowers in bloom. In addition, Mild temperatures at this time of year make the hiking trails enjoyable.

What kind of wildlife can be found in Cleburne State Park?

Smaller animals found within the park include armadillos, cottontail rabbits, ducks, opossums, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, and turkeys. You may also spot white-tailed deer and bobcats. Bird watchers can look forward to spotting a variety of songbirds, ducks, and loons.

Are there designated RV camping spots in Cleburne State Park?

Among the park's campgrounds, there are 58 designated RV campsites. Many have electric and water hookups, and some also include sewer. All campsites are near hot showers and restrooms and have picnic tables and fire rings.

Do you have to reserve a camping spot at Cleburne State Park and what is the cost?

You do not have to reserve a campsite in Cleburne State Park, but it is highly recommended because sites can fill up quickly. Costs range from $20 to $42, depending on the location and amenities.

Are pets allowed at Cleburne State Park?

Pets are allowed in the park, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. They are not permitted in any of the buildings, and you are expected to clean up after your four-legged companions.