

Small screened shelters on the shore of Lake Mineral Wells offer intimate foregrounds for wider landscape shots of the lake, rocky outcrops (Penitentiary Hollow), and open Texas sky. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm light and reflections; clear nights are good for Milky Way frames. Park has entrance fee and limited parking; shelters are accessible from the campground — reserve if overnight. Spring/fall provide greener vegetation and milder temperatures; bring bug spray in summer.


Small screened shelters on the shore of Lake Mineral Wells offer intimate foregrounds for wider landscape shots of the lake, rocky outcrops (Penitentiary Hollow), and open Texas sky. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm light and reflections; clear nights are good for Milky Way frames. Park has entrance fee and limited parking; shelters are accessible from the campground — reserve if overnight. Spring/fall provide greener vegetation and milder temperatures; bring bug spray in summer.