Longhorn
Longhorn is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Texas. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Texas
- Coordinates
- 32.65037, -97.44639
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Fishing, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 817-292-2400
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Longhorn
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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- US Army Corps of Engineers · 2.6 mi
- Water fill
- City of Denton · 39 mi
- Propane
- 7-Eleven Propane · 5.4 mi
- Low clearances
- 26 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Holiday Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.6 mi | — | Electric |
| North Holiday Day Use Park | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Site: 083, Loop: Msne | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| US Army Corps of Engineers | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Site: 096, Loop: Msne | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Site: 086, Loop: Msne | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.