Lake Arrowhead was built as a water source for the city of Wichita Falls and the surrounding area. The surrounding state park land was purchased from the city in 1970, and the park opened the same year.[2]
Nature
The land of Lake Arrowhead State Park was once part of a vast prairie of central North America. Agriculture changed the character of the land. The park has an ongoing prairie restoration project that includes controlled burns.
The park offers ranger-led educational programs throughout the year. The park has facilities for picnicking, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, nature study, hiking, wildlife observation, horseback riding, camping, and disc golf. There are tent and RV campsites, as well as a pavilion and about 5 miles (8.0 km) of hiking trails.[3]