Fort Richardson State Park Campground Texas

228 Park Road 61
Jacksboro, Texas 76458
940 567-3506

Lat / Long:

33.20615, -98.156969

Fort Richardson State Park campground has 62 campsites located near Lost Creek and the restored buildings of the old fort. There are 37 sites with electric hookups, 4 with full hookups and the 5 equestrian campsites also have electric hookups. Cabin rentals and group camping are also available.

Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers and a dump station. There’s also a camp store, dining hall, picnic area and playground. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate.

Fort Richardson State Park – Area Recreation

The park features seven of the original (restored) including the post hospital, officer’s quarters (commanding officer); a powder magazine; a morgue; a commissary; a guard house; and a bakery, which baked 600 loaves per day. There are also two replicas:  officers’ and enlisted men’s barracks. The officers’ barrack houses the Interpretive Center.  Outdoor recreation includes hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

You may also like Lake Mineral Wells State Park or Possum Kingdom State Park.

Make a Reservation for Fort Richardson State Park

Best Campsites

6, 8, 10, 21, 28

Regions

• Creek
• Lake
• Southwest
• Texas State Park

Campsite Types

• ADA
• Electric Hookup
• Equestrian
• Full Hookup
• Group
• Primitive
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Camp Store
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Electrical Hookup
• Equestrian Facilities
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Ice
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• RV Hookups
• Showers
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Beach
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Playground
• Reservoir
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing