Murrell Park
Grapevine Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FLOWER MOUND , TX, TX
Price: From $14 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (103 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Murrell Park offers day use facilities, boat ramp access and primitive camping on scenic Grapevine Lake, in the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas. The lake has become a premier recreation destination for the Southwest and offers some of the best camping, fishing and boating in Texas. This facility is open year-round, but particularly in hot summer months, the cool water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat.This facility offers 11 tent-only campsites along the lakeshor
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, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Murrell Park offers primitive camping on scenic Grapevine Lake in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with excellent recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and hiking. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful natural setting, well-maintained trails, and friendly community of outdoor enthusiasts.
Wildlife alert: Broad-banded Copperhead snakes present in the area; also White-tailed Deer, Eastern Red Bat, American Kestrel, and Green Anole.
Insider tips for Murrell Park: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand One-way hiking and biking trails allow flexible trip lengths Lake access provides boating, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing options
Skip Murrell Park if: You need RV hookups — only 11 tent sites with no hookups at most sites. You prefer developed campground amenities beyond vault toilets and picnic tables. You expect guaranteed availability during peak season without advance reservations.
Best time to visit Murrell Park: Year-round — Facility is open year-round; summer months offer cool water relief from Texas heat..
Nearby campgrounds: Hickory Creek (Tx) (LEWISVILLE, TX), Westlake Day Use (Lake Dallas, TX), Longhorn (FORT WORTH, TX), North Holiday Park (Benbrook, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Murrell Park
Cell signal at Murrell Park (FLOWER MOUND , TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Murrell Park offers day use facilities, boat ramp access and primitive camping on scenic Grapevine Lake, in the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas. The lake has become a premier recreation destination for the Southwest and offers some of the best camping, fishing and boating in Texas. This facility is open year-round, but particularly in hot summer months, the cool water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat.This facility offers 11 tent-only campsites along the lakeshore with views of the water.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
One-way hiking and biking trails allow flexible trip lengths
Lake access provides boating, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing options
Facility is open year-round; summer months offer cool water relief from Texas heat.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Grapevine Lake is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, south of Denton, Texas. The north side of the lake is almost entirely within the town boundaries of Flower Mound, Texas in Denton county. The south side of the lake is located in Grapevine, Trophy Club and Southlake, Texas in Tarrant County. The parks physical address is 880 Simmions Road, Flower Mound, Texas
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Grapevine Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Grapevine Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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