Screened Shelter Camping Event - Mineral Wells

Join the Texas Outdoor Family at Lake Mineral Wells for a special Screened Shelter Event. All the normal joys of camping with a roof over your head and protections from the weather. Also included is all of the camping gear you'll need to cook your meals and enjoy a night in the outdoors.

Facilities & Driving Directions

Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Individual screened shelter sites for each family
Restrooms with hot showers
Overnight State Park Police Officer providing public safety and security

Equipment

Thanks to TPWD sponsors, the basic camping equipment needed for the weekend will be provided. Participants will need to bring their own food, plates, sleeping bags and personal items. Click here for a suggested packing list: TOFPackingList

Agenda & Activities

Friday

Credible Campers & Campsites:
Adults: Learn Leave no Trace principles, how to pitch your tent and use stoves safely
Junior Rangers: PEAK Program “Promoting environmental awareness in kids” to leave no Trace

Building Base Camp: Families come together, gather equipment and build base camp for the weekend.
Experience the natural wonders at night: Celebrating nature’s natural night noises at State Parks

Saturday

Caching in on State Park Trails: Trail adventure and exploration through GPS and Geo-caching
Fire Building and Outdoor Cooking Tips: How to safely build fires and cook on open flames / grills (conditions permitting)

Sunday

Coffee and chat with a Park Ranger: Q&A – Learn more about parks and conservation
Know Before You Go ... Breaking Camp and Leaving no Trace of your stay

Additonal Site Specific Activities

Introduction to Fishing: Learn fishing basics at a great lake for beginners
Careful Kayaking: Learn a few basic strokes and enjoy the lake from a kayak
Explore Penitentiary Hollow: Explore an amazing rock formation in the cross timbers forest

Additional Curriculum

State Park Junior Ranger Certification Programs – Targeted Audience: 5-12 years of age
Environmentally-friendly program which adopts and teaches the 'Leave No Trace' philosophy and practices
Additional programs specifically for use and enjoyment of a state park

Meals

A shopping list/menu will be provided; you will need to bring your own food. Click here to see the suggested shopping list: TOFPre-Materials
Instructors will teach you how to enjoy family camp cooking.

Fees

$85 per family (up to 6 individuals) - includes all entry and camping fees.
You will be asked to bring your family's food for the two-night event and a suggested list of items will be provided via email.

How to Register

Call 512-389-8903 and ask to speak to one of our "Texas Outdoor Family" customer service representatives Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. They can answer any questions you might have.
You will receive a confirmation packet with directions and more details will be sent to you via email after you are registered for a Texas Outdoor Family workshop.
Please note that all reservations and full payment must be made at least three business days in advance of the workshops. All fees are non-refundable.

Pre-workshop Materials