Rocky Creek Park (Benbrook Lake)

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About Rocky Creek Park (Benbrook Lake)

Overview

Rocky Creek Park is on the east side of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas, accessible form Granbury Road or McPherson Road. Picnicking, camping, hiking & horseback trails, boat launch, and fishing are available.

Recreation

Picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking and birding are all available in the Rocky Creek Park Primitive, seasonal camping may be available.

Facilities

Drinking water, vault tolets, and boat launching ramps are available in both the picnic areas and campground.. There are several miles of hiking & horseback trail accessible from Rocky Creek Park. The primitive campground offers tent & RV sites but without utility hookups.

Natural Features

The park is on the east side of wooded Rocky Creek. The main picnic area lies on an open peninsula below wooded hillsides. The wooded campground is up the creek.

Nearby Attractions

Fort Worth's renowned Cultural & Museum District, Stockyards National Historic District, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Bass Performance Hall, and downtown Sundance Square are all only as hort drive.

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