April 19. 2024 - Significant flooding is expected to the Greenbelt unit of the park. The entire river paddling trail and all trails south of the FM 428 access are closed.

February 20, 2024 - The Greenbelt 380 access and some trails south of the overlook are closed due to heavy rains and flooding. These closures include the Clear Creek Loop, and Cottonwood Crossing trails.

Prescribed burns are planned during this timeframe (November-April), depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.

October 6, 2022 - This county is under a quarantine to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer to other areas of the state. This means movement of firewood is restricted.
Please buy firewood where you burn it to prevent the spread of diseases and pests.

Gates are closed between 10pm and 6am.

Call the park at 940-637-2294 if you have an overnight camping reservation and are going to arrive after 4:30pm for late arrival instructions. The gate code is only given to customers with overnight camping reservations that the park can confirm and to campers who have already registered.

If arriving after office hours, an Available Sites List will be posted at the Headquarters self-pay station and on the inside of the Drive up Window. Camping fees are in addition to daily per person entry fees.

Customers with reservations should fill out the pay station envelope letting the park know they have a reservations, and drop the yellow copy even if you intend to pay with credit card at check in. Attach the white copy to your windshield.

Customers without reservations should fill out the pay station envelope completely with appropriate payment for one night, drop the yellow copy in the self-pay station, and attach the white copy to your windshield. Site renewal is subject to availability.

All customers arriving after-hours must register at the Park Headquarters by 9am the next morning.