Trails

Bonham State Park Trails Map 1363 State Park 24 Bonham, TX 75418-9285 (903) 583-5022 www.texasstateparks.org 60 0' 0. 4 ' 600 LEGEND Gnarly Root Trail 1.3 mi. 0.43 Northern Cardinal Headquarters 6 Restrooms Showers 0.1 6 Parking Day-use Area 9 0.0 Full Hookup Campsites Water & Electric Campsites 0.05 Dump Station Swimming Area Fishing Pier 0.0 3 0.18 Boat Ramp 1 PARK ROAD 5 Group Camp PARK BOUNDARY 600' 24 Playground 1.09 Barracks with Group Hall Hackberry Hollow Camping Area Group Picnic Pavilion Group Tent Area Bois d’Arc Trail 2.7 mi. 0.16 0.02 Bonham State Park Lake 4 0. 01 0.0 1 2 0.16 0.24 3 0.14 PARK ENTRANCE 36 0. 0.05 0.02 0. 05 0. 04 Armadillo Trail 1.5 mi. 0. 04 0.38 To Bonham 3 0. 4 0. 01 PARK ROAD 0.18 24 0.25 58 0. 0.3 4 Lake Loop 1.3 mi. 2 0.0 0. 61 Park Road leads from Armadillo Trail to Bois d'Arc Trail 0.26 FARM NOTES: 271 0.14 0.08 ROAD Nine-banded Armadillo No claims are made to the accuracy of the data or its suitability to a particular use. Map compiled by Texas State Parks staff. SCALE 0 All trails hiking and biking unless otherwise indicated. Contour intervals are 10 feet. Trail lengths are in miles. Elevation levels are in feet. .25 MI. © 2025 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department PWD MP P4503-0028E (7/25) 0.1 This publication can be found at tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/parkinfo/maps/park_maps POINTS OF INTEREST (GPS coordinates shown in decimal degrees) 1 CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS PUMP HOUSE 33.5467° -96.1425° Erected in 1936, this tower and well once provided water for the park. 3 CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS FIREPLACE AND SEATING 33.5436° -96.1414° The CCC built these stone fireplaces, grills and tables to blend with the landscape. 5 CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS DAM 33.5468º -96.1489º This earthen dam holds about 19 million gallons of water in the lake. 2 CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS FOOTBRIDGE 33.5444° -96.1418° Cross this historic bridge, constructed by the CCC “boys” in 1935 with local stone. 4 LAKE LOOP REST STOP 33.5443° -96.1485° Sit back and enjoy a view of the lake from this tranquil spot. 6 WILDFLOWER FIELD 33.5490° -96.1444° Colorful wildflowers like Indian paintbrush and evening primrose blanket this area. 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For a web version of the map text, visit our Trails Information page. Bonham State Park Explore a hidden oasis created by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Get away from it all on over seven miles of hilly hike and bike trails. There’s something for everyone here, from historic picnic spots to prime lake access. Journey through dense, shaded forests and wide-open prairies, and find your new favorite spot. FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1. TRAIL DISTANCE DIFFICULTY DESCRIPTION ARMADILLO TRAIL 1.5 mi. Moderate Wind your way through a dense cedar forest and look for armadillos, foraging for insects in the underbrush. BOIS D’ARC TRAIL 2.7 mi. Challenging Many elevation changes and rocky tread make this a rewarding trek. You’ll see several picnic spots and fireplaces built by the CCC on this trail. GNARLY ROOT TRAIL 1.3 mi. Moderate Travel through a hardwood forest below the dam on this trail, perfect for a quick and shaded hike. Connect with the Bois d’Arc Trail for more miles. LAKE LOOP 1.3 mi. Easy This relatively flat trail circles most of the lake. Bring your fishing rod to cast a line in a quiet spot, and keep an eye out for wood ducks. STAYING SAFE TRAIL ETIQUETTE KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes. Trash your trash. Keep the park natural. Pack out all of your trash and Leave No Trace. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity. Leave feeding to nature. Feeding wild animals will make them sick and more likely to cause harm to people. TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. Take only memories and pictures. Please don’t disturb or remove any of the park’s plants, animals or artifacts. BIKE SAFELY. When biking, check with park HQ to match the trail to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash. Keep pets on leashes to keep them safe, while protecting wildlife. We need to know about your caches. Please check with park HQ before placing geocaches within the park. CHECK FOR TRAIL CLOSURES. Certain trails may be closed during prescribed burns or for other resource management work. POTENTIALLY HARMFUL PLANTS AND ANIMALS LIVE HERE. You’ll see them more easily if you stay on trails. Red-tailed Hawk