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NRSO |
| description |
North Holiday Park is situated on the banks of Benbrook Lake near Fort Worth, Texas. It is an excellent destination for picnicking, boating, swimming and fishing. Fossil hunting is popular around Benbrook. About 85 million years ago, the area was covered by an ancient sea. Today, visitors enjoy searching for fossilized clams and corral. |
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From Interstate 20, take Exit 429A for U.S. Highway 377 and go south approximately 3 miles to Stevens Road. Turn left. The second left will be Lakeview Drive; turn left here and proceed past the marina to the gatehouse. |
| facilitiesDescription |
This day-use park provides vault toilets and a boat ramp. |
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NORTH HOLIDAY PARK |
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97119 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=97119&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
Park is open for day-use visitation only; no overnight camping is allowed Camping is available at Holiday, Bear Creek, Mustang or Rocky Creek Parks Park is not specifically designated as accessible; however, it is a generally open and level setting without barriers, significant grade changes or slopes Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Baseball fields, horseback rentals and golfing are offered not too far from the picnic area. The Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District is enjoyable, as is the Fort Worth Zoo. |
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| orientationDescription |
The picnic area is on the north end of Benbrook Lake near the dam. The lake is located in the Grand Prairie region of north-central Texas. It sits on the Trinity River on the southwest edge of the Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| recreationDescription |
Prevailing southwesterly winds on the lake attract avid windsurfers. Boating, swimming, hiking and fishing are also popular. The lake record for largemouth bass is over thirteen pounds. Other catches include carp, sunfish and flathead catfish. |