Overview Mustang Park is a spacious dayuse area on the south side of Benbrook Lake in north-central Texas, accessible from WInscott Plover Road. Swimming, picnicking, fishing, boat launching, and wildlife viewing are available. Recreation Mustang is a unique recreation experience at Benbrook, where day-users are not re…
Overview Mustang Park is a spacious dayuse area on the south side of Benbrook Lake in north-central Texas, accessible from WInscott Plover Road. Swimming, picnicking, fishing, boat launching, and wildlife viewing are available. Recreation Mustang is a unique recreation experience at Benbrook, where day-users are not restricted to designated table sites or roadways - you may set up and day-use anywhere in the park you like, even right on the shoreline. The adjacent swimming beach is popular, as is fishing along the shoreline of Mustang Point. Facilities Mustang Park offers open day-use, along with a large group pavilion with utilities, as well as restrooms with showers, and a trailer dump station. Natural Features Mustang Park is on the west side of Mustang Creek on the south side of the Lake, with wooded creek bottoms and gently sloping shorelines. Nearby Attractions Fort Worth's renowned Cultural & Museum District, Stockyards National Historic District, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Bass Performance Hall, and downtown Sundance Square, are all only a short drive. The campground closes at 10:00 p.m. so plan ahead.. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (817) 292-2400 for general information.
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Entrance gate of Mustang Park — U.S. Army Corps of EngineersMUSTANG PARK - Park Map — Lyndy BlackPay Station at Front Entrance — Lyndy Black / US Army Corps of Engineers
How to Get There
From FM 1187 Crowley Plover Road, turn north on Winscott Plover Road for a mile (0.6 km) to the park entrance.
Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
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Dry bags for electronics
Phone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to MUSTANG
Heading to MUSTANG? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for MUSTANG?
No central reservation system listed for MUSTANG. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232648) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at MUSTANG?
MUSTANG has 101 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to MUSTANG?
From FM 1187 Crowley Plover Road, turn north on Winscott Plover Road for a mile (0.6 km) to the park entrance.
