Lake Arrowhead State Park
| Lake Arrowhead State Park | |
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 Lake Arrowhead State Park, 2017 | |
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| Location | Clay County, Texas |
| Nearest city | Wichita Falls, Texas |
| Coordinates | 33°45′31″N 98°23′43″W / 33.75861°N 98.39528°WCoordinates: 33°45′31″N 98°23′43″W / 33.75861°N 98.39528°W |
| Area | 524 acres (212 ha) |
| Created | 1970 |
| Operated by | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
Lake Arrowhead State Park is a state park located in Clay County, Texas, near Wichita Falls. The park is 524 acres (212 ha).[1]
History[]
Lake Arrowhead was built as a water source for the city of Wichita Falls and the surrounding area. The surrounding state park land was purchased from the city in 1970, and the park opened the same year.[1]
Recreation[]
The park offers ranger-led educational programs throughout the year. The park has facilities for picnicking, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, nature study, hiking, wildlife observation, horseback riding, camping, and disc golf. There are tent and RV campsites, as well as a pavilion and about 5 miles (8.0 km) of hiking trails.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "Lake Arrowhead State Park History — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ "Lake Arrowhead State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
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