Mustang
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.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 100 |
| group standard electric | 1 |
Site guide
2 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | MUSTANG NON SITE SPECIFIC | Tent only | No | ||||
| GS | MUSTANG POINT | Group Standard Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 15 amp | 80 / 31 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Fees | Day-Use Prices. $5 Per vehicle. $5 Boat Launch. $2 Bicycle. $125 Group Shelter. All payment for day use activities is to be made through the pay station located at the entrance of the park. Once paid, place your ticket face up on you vehicle dash for the duration of your visit. |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From FM 1187 Crowley Plover Road, turn north on Winscott Plover Road for a mile (0.6 km) to the park entrance.
| Nearest town | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32.5928° N, 97.4800° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 1 mi |
| RV sales & service | DFW Camper Rentals ↗ | 7.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) ↗ | 8.3 mi |
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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.
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.
Nearby
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mustang?
Sites at Mustang are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Mustang?
Day-Use Prices. $5 Per vehicle. $5 Boat Launch.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mustang?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Mustang have?
101 sites, including 100 tent-only sites and 1 group standard electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Mustang have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Mustang?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Mustang?
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 Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Mustang?
Fort Worth, Texas. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Mustang is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mustang - Bear Creek Campground (1.2 mi, first-come), Bear Creek (1.3 mi), and Rocky Creek Park (1.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby