Longhorn
LONGHORN
Part of Benbrook Lake
Overview
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.Facilities
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.
Natural Features
Longhorn Park is on the high rocky bluffs of the Clear Fork, overlooking the southeast end of the dam.Recreation
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.Nearby Attractions
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.Important Notices
- Day-use only
No electricity available on site.
Park is not specifically designated as accessible; however, it is a generally open and level setting without barriers, significant grade changes or slopes
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Park Hours are from 7:30am to 9pm
Bounce houses, and other large scale recreational equipment must be approved and permitted through the Benbrook Lake Project Office.
Notifications and Alerts
BURN BAN in full effect for Tarrant County. Ground fires or fires in the designated fire-rings provided are prohibited during this time. Please provided yourself with any ELEVATED solution to this matter.
The following boat ramps are CLOSED at Benbrook Lake due to low lake elevation: North Holiday Day Use, South Holiday Campground, Bear Creek Campground. Longhorn Day Use Park Boat Ramp is closed for maintenance until further notice. The only OPEN boat ramp is Mustang Day Use Park.
The Swim Beaches at North Holiday and Mustang Parks are CLOSED due to lake elevation. If you have any further questions, please contact the Benbrook Lake Project Office at 817-292-2400.
Available Activities
- Fishing - Fishing
- Boating - Boating
- Picnicking - Picnicking
- Birding - Birding
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 817-292-2400
7001 LAKESIDE DRIVEFORT WORTH, TX 76132
