Army Corps of Engineers · Texas
Murrell Park
Army Corps of Engineers · Texas, United States
- Sites
- 22
- Hookups
- 11 with water, 11 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Camping fee is $14 per campsite.
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 574 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 6
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Grapevine Lake
- Nearest town
- FLOWER MOUND
- Address
- 880 SIMMONS RD, FLOWER MOUND , TX, 75022
- Phone
- 817-865-2600
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Photography, Water Access
22 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Murrell Park offers day use facilities, boat ramp access and primitive camping on scenic Grapevine Lake, in the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas.
The lake has become a premier recreation destination for the Southwest and offers some of the best camping, fishing and boating in Texas.
This facility is open year-round, but particularly in hot summer months, the cool water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat.
Recreation
Murrell Park is popular for picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, boating and fishing. The park is home to the well known Northshore Trail, which welcomes hikers and mountain bikers.
Horses and moterized bikes including E-Bikes are not permitted on the Northshore Trail. Horses not permited in Murrell Park; however, there are horse trails available on the south side and west end of the lake.
Hunting is not allowed in the park, but is available in some of the surrounding public lands. Anglers can fish along the shoreline or from the water; popular species include black and white crappie, catfish and bass.
Facilities
This facility offers 11 tent-only campsites along the lakeshore with views of the water. These sites do not have electrical or water hook ups. All campsites have campfire rings and grills, picnic tables with shelters. Vault toilets are provided; shower and flush toilet facilities are not available. a community water spigot is available from spring through fall and are shut off some of the winter months. It is recommended that campers provide their own water. The park contains a boat ramp.
Natural Features
Grapevine is an 7,280 acre recreational lake with 60 miles of rolling shoreline. The area offers a wide variety of wildlife to observe, including white-tailed deer, turkey, squirrel, armadillo, rabbit and numerous birds species.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby city of Grapevine offers many historical attractions as one of the oldest settlements in the county, dating back to 1844, a year before Texas became a part of the United States.
Charges & Cancellations
No refunds on weather or health related cancelations.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56° | 36° | 14° | 77° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 64° | 41° | -2° | 78° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 69° | 51° | 28° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 77° | 57° | 39° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 84° | 68° | 57° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 75° | 63° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 94° | 78° | 70° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 96° | 80° | 69° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 71° | 59° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 78° | 59° | 44° | 93° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 68° | 52° | 26° | 87° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 59° | 41° | 28° | 80° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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