Can you reserve a site at Longhorn?

Yes, Longhorn is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Longhorn?

Yes, pets are allowed at Longhorn.

Are campfires allowed at Longhorn?

Campfires are allowed at Longhorn. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Longhorn, Texas — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

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.

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.

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.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 site for day use only
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: LONGHORN GROUP SHELT

Site types

1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Longhorn

Check-in 7:30 AM · Check-out 9:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	LONGHORN GROUP SHELT	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	—	100	🐾

Getting there

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.

32.65037, -97.44639 · 32°39'1.3"N 97°26'47.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 98°F in Aug, down to 59°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	59	63	70	78	85	93	97	98	90	81	69	60
Low °F	33	37	45	52	62	70	73	73	65	54	44	36
Precip in	2.1	2.4	3.2	3.2	4.5	3.5	1.9	2.5	3.4	4.3	2.7	2.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Longhorn

Can you reserve a site at Longhorn?: Yes, Longhorn is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Longhorn have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Longhorn?: Yes, pets are allowed at Longhorn.
Does Longhorn have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Longhorn?: Campfires are allowed at Longhorn. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Longhorn

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Bear Creek 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Murrell Park 31.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Hickory Creek (TX) 39.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Plowman Creek 40.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
The Ashton Hotel 9.8 mi · Facility
Hilton Fort Worth 10.1 mi · Facility
Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Fort Worth 18.2 mi · Federal

Contact

Phone 817-292-2400
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-21.

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