Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site

Category: Park

Address: 228 Park Road 61, Jacksboro, TX 76458, USA

Phone: +19405673506

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5PM

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–9PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Cheryl Till

May 4, 2022

Maintained Fort structures and information/ exhibits makes you feel like you were really there in person, hallowed ground. Feel bad for what we did to the native peoples, in the name of "protection and progress". History came alive! Thank you!

Sarah Hawa

Mar 14, 2022

The pros: friendly & caring staff, small state park, near a small town downtown (Jacksboro), multi-purpose trail, fishing, quiet, relaxing, and very nice restrooms & showers (with hot water!). Good to know: this is in the plains area and it gets windy sometimes. The con: shower stalls are small (see photo), bring a poncho/rain jacket/plastic trash bag to cover your shower bag/clothes/towel that you place on the in-shower bench. Hope this helps & enjoy!

Peggysue Spears

Feb 26, 2022

Fort Richardson was a fun place to hike. The creek water was so clear you could see the minnows and plants easily. Lots of rocks to climb on and trails to follow. The campsites were clean and woodsy. Restrooms were clean and easily accessible at the campsites. I recommend this park for camping or a day trip for a picnic. You definitely have to explore the fort buildings when you visit.

Julie Jamison

Aug 19, 2021

Fort Richardson State Park in Jacksboro Texas. This park is very peaceful and quiet and beautiful. The sunsets at the park are absolutely beautiful. They have tours Tuesday’s and Friday’s one at 10:00 am and one at 2:00 pm. The campsites are asphalt which was very nice very easy to back into. They only have a few campsites that are full hookups. The Rangers and everyone that works here are very nice and very knowledgeable. I would differently stay here again.

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Questions & Answers

Can you bring pets (in my case dog)?

Carlos Vale | Jul 20, 2021
Jon Lacy | Jul 21, 2021

Very dog friendly.

Are they hiring right now and how do I go about applying?

Brandon Dunn | Aug 19, 2020
Willis “Will C Reviews & RC” | Aug 20, 2020

Don't know about hiring but it would be a great place to work!

Did they stock the lake with Trout this year?

David Wood | Aug 19, 2020
William James | Aug 20, 2020

So I hear.

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Is there a picnic area?

Joe Ojeda | Aug 20, 2019
Kevin Whitmore | Aug 21, 2019

Yes sir

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Is there a swimming area in this park?

jahangir shahzad | Aug 20, 2019
Joe Macy - The Metal Cook (The Metal Cook) | Aug 21, 2019

There actually is a swimming area! There are two parts to this state park and they are not connected to each other, which is why some think there isn't a swimming area. The folks at the main headquarters can give you directions to the north part of the park which has hiking trails, campsites, fishing pier and a rather nice swimming area. It has a cover and picnic tables.

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Is there fishing here

Jyse & Chas Hooper | Aug 20, 2018
Clifford Wilson | Aug 21, 2018

Yes. Very nice

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Are their spots for camping with a roof top tent that is on my truck.

Sean Sparks | Aug 20, 2018
jhinton hinton | Aug 21, 2018

Certainly

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What time is check in and check out on camping

terri santifer | Aug 20, 2018
Charlie Keane | Aug 21, 2018

I would check their website

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Cost just to walk around?

Leah Barker | Aug 20, 2018
Charlie Keane | Aug 21, 2018

State park fees

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