Historic Army fort, campground, dark skies, and home to the Official State of Texas longhorn herd.
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Mar 10, 2025
The folks there were very helpful. They even called the longhorns in so we could see them up close! We walked around the grounds and got our exercise! The actual museum was very educational and watc…Full review by 490carola
Feb 23, 2025
My husband and I enjoyed our visit to Fort Griffin. Great walking trail! The museum guides were informative and very friendly and answered our questions. The site accommodates those with mobility iss…Full review by mspivey2468
Jun 17, 2023
This historical site is small and mostly just broken stone walls. The water well is interesting. The museum was very nice. We enjoyed watching the free roaming longhorns. The restroom was clean.Full review by C6851JNdonnab
There is a little tank located to the right of the gate to the park. Do you need a fishing license to fish there? When it was a State park we did not need a license, not sure now that it is a Historic site.
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No, it is still treated like a state park so no license is required!
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