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| The 1280.7-acre Lake Whitney State Park was acquired in 1954 by a Department of the Army lease and opened in May 1965; the state has control until 2003. The park is along the east shore of Lake Whitney west of Hillsboro in Hill County, and after the changing of the lake level, totals 955 acres.
The park is located on Lake Whitney near ruins of Towash, an early Texas settlement inundated by Lake Whitney. Towash Village was named for the chief of Hainai Indians, who moved into the area in 1835. |
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| The park is located in the Grand Prairie subregion of the Black land Prairie natural region. It has open disturbed tallgrass prairie remnants with scattered groves of live oak and a small area of post oak/blackjack oak woodland. In the spring, bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes, and over 40 species of wildflowers cover the roadside and landscape. Common animals include white-tailed deer, raccoons, and squirrels with fox, coyote, and bobcat occasionally being spotted. 194 species of birds have been spotted, including wild turkeys and bald eagles. |
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One of my favorite parks
It is a beautiful park. We have seen Deer, Foxes, Possums, Raccoons, and Squirrels.
We love to go in the winter, fall and spring.
Written by Joyce
30-Jan-2009
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I love the view
The view is awesome from the Sunset loop area. I always try to get this site whenever I can, even if I may have to stay at one site and later move to this site.
(name not given)
9-Mar-2009
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Tranquil
Tranquil is the best description I can think of. It is very relaxing. We love to park our camper right next to the lake and listen to the water hit the rocks. You can walk a few steps down to the water to swim, and it is rarely crowded. We see deer every morning and evening on our bike rides around the park, and have seen ALOT of wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels, few foxes and alot of different birds. Love to go into Hillsboro and hit the outlet shops. Very nice to go into Whitney to browse through the shops in town. This is usually our first pick of places to camp, and we have camped here so often, it feels like home now. This is very much a family park.
Written by Christy
6-Jun-2009
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Lovely park
wonderful campsites, gorgeous views, plenty of wildlife. We saw many deer, some large bucks, and large flock of turkeys (17).
Written by TexasRed
9-Nov-2009
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| Area Attractions: |
| Nearby points of interest include Cleburne State Park, Meridian State Park, Dinosaur Valley State Park, and Mother Neff State Park; The Confederate Museum; Texas Ranger Hall of Fame; and Fossil Rim Exotic Wildlife Ranch. |
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| Directions: |
| To reach the park from Interstate 35, take the Hillsboro exit. In Hillsboro take State Highway 22 west to Whitney; then follow the signs to Lake Whitney State Park. The park is located 3 miles west of Whitney on FM 1244 on the shore of Lake Whitney. |
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