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LONGHORN

Crowley, Texas · US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake/water
LONGHORN — official Recreation.gov photo

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About

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. The large picnic shelter can accommodate up to 100 guests, with restrooms, available parking, access to trails and lake shoreline. There is no electricity on site.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. 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. 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.

Directions

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.

Location

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Details

State
Texas
City / area
Crowley
Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Parent area
Benbrook Lake
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$75 / day
Rating
3.45 / 5 (11 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
See Recreation.gov

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