Lake Whitney State Park

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Christmas in the Park 2023
It's the most wonderful time of the year! For camping, making holiday memories and inviting everyone to see your home on wheels decked out for Christmas. Decorate your campsite for this weekend and you will save 20%. Candy canes and voting slips will be handed to all that come to see the festive campers during the event timeline.
Star Party in the Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with Telescope.
Father's Day Go Fish Scavenger Hunt
Explore Lake Whitney State Park to find fish that have hidden about the park. No poles or boats needed on this fishing trip. The added challenge is to find the 5 words on the fish posters to crack the code. Jot down the words found to spell out a phrase for Father's Day. Plan about 45 minutes for this fishing in the park adventure.
What Bird Is That?
Let's find out as you walk an easy one-mile trail with a master naturalist. Learn to identify birds by sight or sound and hopefully see a bird you have not noticed before. The latest discoveries have been osprey, neotropical cormorants, Red bellied woodpecker., American goldfinch and Egyptian geese.
Stargazing Party in the Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
First Day Hike - Birding with a Guide
Join us on the Two Bridges Trail for an easy 1 mile hike to discover birding tips and tricks. Start your New Year enjoying the sites and sounds of Lake Whitney State Park.
Wild Things Scavenger Hunt
These wild things are animals that walk, crawl, slither, swim or fly, Oh my! Enjoy the challenge of finding a park location based on our clues that also help you determine what animal you are trying to find. This search will take you around the entire park but it may only take an hour to locate our wild animal posters.
Spring Break fun at Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for some family fun at our Recreation Hall. Create an artwork masterpiece or learn about animals of the park or how to cast a pole for fishing! Perhaps you will tackle all of these fun activities today!
Let's view the moon and stars in the Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
100 S'more Years of Fun with Rangers
What better way to celebrate the past 100 years of Texas State Parks and look forward to 100 more years than enjoying s’mores with family or friends and state park rangers!
Presidents Day Name Scramble Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate our presidents with a scavenger hunt to find the name of one that was born in Texas! Explore our park looking for hidden letters written on the 4"x4" campers like the ones shown below. Fun for all ages as you read maps, solve clues and search for hidden items to answer the question.
Turkeys Are on the Trail!
The rafter or flock of turkeys are hiding on our Two Bridges Trail. Feel free to walk, wobble or strut your way along this one-mile trail to find those gobblers. They will have a secret message for you to tell the office team to claim a prize.
Moonlight Madness Mile Walk
See what may be waiting along our 1 mile trail on this self guided walk. Perhaps you will discover bats, spiders and ghosts, Oh My!
Solar Eclipse Demo and Prep Talk
The eclipse will be the biggest event in Texas this year. Learn more about this once in a lifetime experience from an astronomer. Larry Smith has been teaching at Baylor and presenting star talks for many years!