MURRELL PARK

<h2>Overview</h2> 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. <br/><br/> The lake has become a premier recreation destination for the Southwest and offers some of the best camping, fishing and boating in Texas. <br/><br/> This facility is open year-round, but particularly in hot summer months, the cool water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat. <h2>Recreation</h2> <p>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. <br>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. <br>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.</p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>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. <br> <br>All campsites have campfire rings and grills, picnic tables and some have picnic shelters. Two pit toilets are provided; shower and flush toilet facilities are not available. <br> <br>a comunity 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. <br> <br>The park contains one low water boat ramp as well as a high water boat ramp.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> 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. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> 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. <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2> <p>No refunds on weather related cancelations. </p>