Longhorn
Benbrook Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: FORT WORTH, TX, TX
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 2.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Longhorn Park is on the high rocky bluffs of the Clear Fork, overlooking the southeast end of the dam.City lease areas on the lake’s north end offer golf courses, ball fields, tennis & volleyball courts, children’s play areas,
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/longhorn to be notified when sites open up.
Longhorn Park offers scenic views overlooking Benbrook Lake with popular activities including fishing, boating, and a large group pavilion. Reviewers praise it as a peaceful, beautiful family-friendly location with good walking trails.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Red-shouldered Hawk, Hooded Merganser, Osprey, American Kestrel, and Great Plains Ground Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Longhorn: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Nearby spillway cut is popular for fossil hunting Group pavilion available for family and group activities
Skip Longhorn if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure. You prefer developed facilities — reviewers noted some areas appear run down.
Best time to visit Longhorn: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: North Holiday Park (Benbrook, TX), Rocky Creek Park (Benbrook Lake) (CROWLEY, TX), Holiday (Texas) (FORT WORTH, TX), Mustang (FORT WORTH, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Longhorn
Cell signal at Longhorn (FORT WORTH, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. Longhorn Park is on the high rocky bluffs of the Clear Fork, overlooking the southeast end of the dam.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.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Nearby spillway cut is popular for fossil hunting
Group pavilion available for family and group activities
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Interstate 20 or 820, take exit 432A for Bryant Irvin Road, and go 3 miles (1.8 km) south to the intersection with Dirks Road / Altabesa Boulevard. Turn right or west and go 1 mile (1.2 km) to the park and Lake Office which will be on the left.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Benbrook Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Benbrook Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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