A Return To Lake Mineral Wells State Park! A Must See Texas State Park!

In late June of 2022 we loaded up Trudy Thunder the super C Motor home and headed out west to visit a few new (to us ) public campgrounds. Our first way point campground was Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
Lake Mineral Wells State Park is one of my all time top 5 favorite Texas State Parks. On my last visit that was also my first visit to this wonderful Texas State Park I did not have time to visit a few of the main points of interest at Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
One of those points that I missed is the Penitentiary Hollow day use area. WOW what a unique place! There are several reasons why I really love visiting Lake Mineral Wells State Park a few of them are tons of wildlife, beautiful clear spring fed lake, the stunning forest and so much more!
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[@TheRealDanSandoval]

I love that park, camp and fish there often!

[@DudeRV]

I too love it and will be stopping in there this week!

[@larrydraper4451]

I finally subscribed after watching several videos. I like your videos since I, too, have mobility issues. Keep the videos coming to keep us informed so we know where to go.

[@DudeRV]

Welcome aboard! I am so glad you are finding value in my work!

[@BrandonHvlogs]

There are stairs to the right of the look out at penitentiary hollow but they are very steep but it’s very cool down there.

[@DudeRV]

Great to know! I have been there twice and still did not know that!

[@tommyrantsrv]

Nice video! You definitely made me want to book a spot there. Top five ? Cool !👍

[@DudeRV]

Glad you enjoyed! This one has been in my top 5 Texas State Parks ever since the first visit! You should go! Thanks for watching!

[@Sbtexan286]

I love that you're revisiting some of the parks you've shown us in the past. Dude, thanks for everything you do, man. Your videos are my escape as I watch almost daily. Hope to cross paths with you out there one day. My wife and I have plans on purchasing a travel trailer in about a year and our journeys across Texas will commence! San Antonio here.

[@DudeRV]

I am so Glad you like them! I am most honored that you spend time escaping with me every day! Dude! That is a true honor! Thank you!

[@rabbi6225]

Loved this video. This place is a must see.

[@DudeRV]

Indeed it is! Thanks for watching!

[@chitwood_Cash_TEXAS]

The lantern hook is for hanging trash. My first stay at MW State Park I didn't hang the trash. I woke up to two of the biggest raccoons digging thru my trash and hauling off a small cooler. You need to go into town and eat a burger at Woody's. You won't be dissappointed!

[@DudeRV]

You really have to be Racoon aware! They are really bad at this park! Thanks for watching!

[@kimipoo]

Happy New Years! 😊 By far one of my most favorite Texas State Parks

[@DudeRV]

Mine too! Thanks for watching!

[@CampingFamily]

That's hard to believe that if you extended your trip to arrive a day early, it moved your whole trip forward. I'll have to make a note of that to check. Enjoyed the video dude!!

[@DudeRV]

Texas state park reservations are made through the ReserveAmerica.com platform, so I am pretty sure any campground reservation system that uses this platform will have the same setup. As always, thanks so much for your support, Fred.I sure wish Yall could make it next month!

[@rikdeere]

Thanks for sharing - LMW SP is definitely on my list - and will certainly take note of your campsite picks. BTW, I was stationed on the USS Kittyhawk (CV-63) for three years - 1975-1978. Also want to wish you a very happy 2023 New Years!

[@DudeRV]

Thank you for your service! I was on the America and then the Forestall. two med cruses in four years. This one is a must see! Thanks for watching!

[@LostThymeOverlandAdventures]

After watching your first video, I took a trip their (December, 2022). It is such a fabulous park. I stayed in a shelter site. It had a beautiful large for pit in the back. I’m not sure I can put pictures in comments, but I don’t think I’ve stayed in a more beautiful site with exception to Big Bend. I never found your infamous mountain lion.

[@DudeRV]

This on e will always be on my top 5 list! it may not be a bad thing that you did not see the big cat! Thanks for watching!

[@tcvideosennistexas]

great video,,,,I've thought about a bike,,,,but not just yet , looks like fun.

[@DudeRV]

It does take a little getting used to. especially of you have not been on a bike for years! Thanks for watching!

[@justusandthem3]

June 2023? Great video.

[@DudeRV]

Not too sure what you are asking "June 2023?" Thanks for watching!

[@justusandthem3]

@@DudeRV your post says June 2023

[@DudeRV]

@@justusandthem3 thanks for catching that fat finger mistake!

[@kemapaynestokesdemoe6509]

Thanks!

[@DudeRV]

Thank You!! I truly appreciate your support!

[@portabull749]

Try a milk crate on the back of the bike. Cheap and effective.

[@DudeRV]

Great idea! Thanks for that and thanks a bunch for watching!

[@fisherwomanforJesus]

Also , the buzzards congregate on that concrete in the evening ..

[@DudeRV]

because it is warm? thanks so much for watching!

[@picklesontheroad]

LOL I'd be careful of them crazy neighbors who took your desired camp site! They're a little nuts and don't adequately secure their food supplies from the trash pandas! LMAO! Was great meeting you! Happy new year, we'll see you again soon!

[@DudeRV]

Yep they were just a bit off if you know what I mean! One should never underestimate the opposable thumb no matter how small it is! Thanks for watching!!

[@original1951]

Don't forget to bake the chocolate chip cookies for the bears

[@DudeRV]

Not to any bears in this part of Texas, ya gotta go way down by Big Bend to find them here. Mountain Loins on the other hand can be found here so perhaps some mousey chip cookies? 😝😂 Thanks for watching!

[@rabbi6225]

This was an excellent video. And that second site is just my style. Private, and let the dog roam nearby. He’ll solve that raccoon problem for y’all.

[@DudeRV]

Arthur the Racoon King! Thanks for watching!

[@juansalazarjr10]

What are your camping essentials?

[@fisherwomanforJesus]

It’s very hard to get a spot on weekends at that park ! And then you can’t stay as long as you want because they are all taken up

[@DudeRV]

so very true! thanks so much for watching!

[@fisherwomanforJesus]

They got onto my husband for his bike being on that concrete .

[@DudeRV]

The buzzards?

[@christhomas9837]

I didn't know time travel was possible?🤣

[@DudeRV]

It is on KZbin! LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@vickiekroll3057]

What was the site number for the 50 amp site you showed? It is a great looking site!

[@DudeRV]

30 and 31 are really nice

[@waksr1961]

When did you serve onboard the America? I was on her 81-84 on the Bridge.

[@DudeRV]

Thank you for your service! 1985-86 USS America / VF 33 Plane captain then AIMD Jet shop as soon as we docked in Norfolk after the Med cruise I was transferred to the Forestall air-wing AIMD jet shop and started work ups for an extended visit to the Indian Ocean.

[@johnlocke4412]

I would like to know where you got the coffee mug.

[@portabull749]

Good mug, right.

[@DudeRV]

That mug is from the Huntsville chamber of commerce store at the Sam Houston statue on I-45 Huntsville Texas. I have two different ones, they are so beautiful! I have looked around online and cannot find them anywhere else. Thanks for watching!

[@johnlocke4412]

My wife found them at Glory Haus online.

[@DudeRV]

@John Locke Way cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@DudeRV]

@@johnlocke4412 www.gloryhaus.com/collections/state

[@elizabetharmendariz8957]

At minute 11:16 what camp site is it?

[@DudeRV]

30 and 31 are really nice

[@charleskenney5174]

As a resident of Mineral Wells, I warn everyone not to leave anything unlocked if you're not close to it. Meth heads will still it.

[@DudeRV]

I think that is good advise for just about every place that I camp. thanks for watching!

[@dawg7915]

Real close to us, But the water absolutely is horrible there. Make sure to fill up your own fresh water tank before going, or have one hell of a filtration system

[@DudeRV]

I have one hell of a filtration system. 20 micron pre-filter and then .01 solid carbon block and then a second onboard .20 micron. I hardly ever connect to the city water port anymore. We just run off of the onboard tank and fill every few days as needed. Thanks for watching!

[@dawg7915]

@@DudeRV look Fwd to meeting you at lake Whitney. Ill have my Nimitz hat on.

[@DudeRV]

@@dawg7915 I look forward to meeting you and seeing that hat!