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Lake Colorado City State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Town

Lake Colorado City State Park sits just south of Colorado City and offers camping, fishing, boating, and hiking on a 1,618-acre lake.

Mitchell County The Great Outdoors

The park is at 4582 FM 2836, about four miles southwest of Colorado City. The lake covers 1,618 acres and was formed by damming Morgan Creek in 1949. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department completed purchase of the park from a private power company in December 2024. The park has cabins, campsites with showers, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and kayak rentals.

Common fish species include largemouth bass, channel catfish, and sunfish. The park also attracts birdwatchers — more than 300 bird species have been recorded there. Daily entrance fees apply; check with TPWD for current prices before visiting. The park gates open at 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Algal blooms can occasionally close swimming areas, so check conditions ahead of your trip.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Lake Colorado City State Park

More Mitchell County notes

Property Tax

Mitchell County Has Two Separate Tax Offices

Mitchell County splits property tax work between two offices — the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax assessor-collector handles your bill.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your School Tax Bill

If you live in your Mitchell County home as your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value for school taxes.

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Property Tax

Nine Different Taxing Units Can Appear on Your Tax Bill

Property owners in Mitchell County may owe taxes to up to nine different local government entities, depending on where their land sits.

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Water Rights

A Groundwater District Covers All of Mitchell County

The Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District regulates water wells across all of Mitchell County and requires permits for new wells.

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