About This Park
Overview
Longhorn Park Picnic Area overlooks Benbrook Lake & Dam in north-central Texas, easiley accessible from the Chisholm Trail Parkway and southwest Fort Worth. Along with a scenic overlook, a large group pavilion is available as well as picnicking, fishing and boat launching.
Recreation
The large group pavilion is popular for family and group activitries. Individual picnic sites and boat launching is also available in the park. The nearby spillway cut for the dam is a popular fossil-hunting locaiotn where visitors can search rof Cretaceous clams and coral remnants form 85 million yeats ago.
Facilities
The large picnic shelter can accommodate up to 100 guests, with restrooms and available parking. A volleyball court and horseshoe pit offer aditonal recreation opportunities.
Natural Features
Longhorn Park is on the high rocky bluffs of the Clear Fork, overlooking the southeast end of the dam.
Nearby Attractions
City lease areas on the lake’s north end offer golf courses, ball fields, tennis & volleyball courts, children’s play areas, trail access and other facilities. Fort Worth’s renowned Cultural & Museum District, Stockyards National Historic District, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Bass Performance Hall, and downtown Sundance Square, are all only a short drive.
Quick Information
- Type: Overnight Parking
- Network: Federal – Other
- Price Range: $15-35
- Rating: 2.875 / 5
Amenities
- ✓ Water Hookup
- ✓ Electric Hookup
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Picnic Tables
- ✓ Fire Pit
Contact & Location
7001 LAKESIDE DRIVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76132
Phone: 817-292-2400
Book This Park
Located in FORT WORTH, TX, this park puts you within easy reach of local attractions and regional highlights. Fire pits or grills at each site make evenings around the campfire a natural end to the day. Pets are welcome here, which is a meaningful detail for travelers who don't leave their dogs at home.