Soldiers at Fort Richardson protected settlers along the Texas frontier. Today, you can walk in the footsteps of those soldiers. But you can also camp and explore the countryside they protected on foot, bike or horseback.

Don’t miss our main attraction, the grounds and buildings of Fort Richardson, established in the 1860s. But that’s not all you can do here! Camp, Hike, Bike, Fish, Swim, Paddle, Geocache, Ride your horse. Our north park has a swim beach, trails, kayak launch and campsites.

Several original buildings still stand today at what was once the largest U.S. Army installation. Learn about the fort and the people who lived and worked here on a self-guided walking tour or ranger-led program.

Stay overnight at a cabin or campsite. Restrooms with showers are in the park. Reserve the group camp for a gathering of friends or family. The park has five campsites for horseback riders next to the trailway.

Twelve miles of trails are open to all users – hikers, bikers and horseback riders. The nine-mile (one-way) Lost Creek Reservoir Trailway winds along scenic Lost Creek and the shores of two lakes. It ends at our north park.

Try your luck fishing at two lakes! You do not need a fishing license to fish from shore or pier in a state park. Quarry Lake is behind park headquarters. TPWD stocks the lake with bass, catfish and (in winter months) trout. At North Park, you can fish Lake Jacksboro from the shore or launch a kayak (you’ll need a fishing license to fish from a boat). This park has a restroom (no shower) and water-only campsites.

Take your family to North Park to swim in Lake Jacksboro. The park has a sand beach, covered tables, water spigots and restrooms (no showers). We do not have lifeguards. Read through our swimming safety tips before your visit.

Search for geocaches hidden across the park. Learn more on our Geocaching page, then hit the trail!