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Recreation.gov has posted a notice for Oak Park Day Use Campground

Camping is not allowed in park Please be advised that Argentine ants exist in our parks.

We read this on September 30, 2026. Read the full notice for Oak Park Day Use Campground

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Oak Park Day Use Campground

Navarro Mills Lake, Texas

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It is off-season. Oak Park Day Use Campground has no announced reopening date

The park has this campground closed for the season.

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As of October 2026, Oak Park Day Use Campground is a campground in Texas with 1 campsite. Oak Park Day Use Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Oak Park Day Use Campground is located at 31.9642° N, 96.6901° W.

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Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Oak Park Day Use Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Oak Park Day Use Campground

Amenities

restrooms

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: swimming, wildlife.

About Oak Park Day Use Campground

Overview

Oak Park is located on the northeastern shore of Navarro Mills Lake in central Texas.

Oak Park Day Use area is open from April through September with picnic tables, restrooms, and a swimming beach.

Visitors can enjoy a view of the lake from the facility and participate in popular outdoor actives like swimming and picnicking. The lake area provides the perfect setting to get away from it all, especially for city-dwellers from the nearby Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.The brilliant array of native flowers draws visitors from all over to the lake area during the spring. Bluebonnets, paintbrushes and a myriad of other native plants transform the often-bleak winter landscape into an incredible palette of colors.

Recreation

Oak Park offers day use swimming and picnic tables from 10:00am- Sunset, April 1- September 30.

Natural Features

A wide variety of habitat provides a home and abundant food supply to diverse wildlife. Visitors might stumble across squirrels, rabbits, coyotes, foxes, bobcars, white-tailed deer, raccoon or armadillo. Birding is a favorite year- round pastime for lake guests. Many species of songbirds, hawks, great blue heron, ducks, geese, other shorebirds and even an occasional bald eagle visit the area.

Rules and notices at Oak Park Day Use Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Oak Park Day Use Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Camping is not allowed in park Please be advised that Argentine ants exist in our parks. They are listed by the World Conservation Union as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive species. There is currently no reliable treatment or chemical available to effectively control Argentine ant populations, but we are aware of the problem and are working with pesticide applicators, other agencies and partners to find an effective means of control, so we may provide pleasant, safe, and healthy recreation opportunities for you and other members of the public.You can help during your visit to Navarro Mills Lake by following these steps:

This facility is open from April through September

Oak Park Day use is open from 10a.m. to Sunset

Day use fees are $5 per vehicle or $2 per person walk in/bike-in

Off-road vehicles, ATV's, UTV's and golf carts are not permitted.

Fires are restricted to designated areas only

1) Do not leave food and drinks sitting around.

2) Keep sites free of trash.

3) Hang trash bags during the day.

4) Do not leave trash bags out overnight.

5) Spread (Argentine) ant poison around the tires and jack of your campers, as well as power and water connections.

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.

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Oak Park Day Use Campground FAQ

Is Oak Park Day Use Campground open?

Recreation.gov publishes this notice for Oak Park Day Use Campground: "Camping is not allowed in park Please be advised that Argentine ants exist in our parks." Recreation.gov does not date its notices; we last read this one on September 30, 2026. Check Recreation.gov before you travel.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Oak Park Day Use Campground?

Oak Park Day Use Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Oak Park Day Use Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Oak Park Day Use Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Oak Park Day Use Campground have?

Oak Park Day Use Campground has 1 campsites.

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