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Bonham State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,033 Google reviews · Running trail in Bonham, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 75 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bonham State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Picturesque spot with a lake for swimming, fishing & canoeing, plus campsites & biking trails.
What runners say about Bonham State Park
“The facilities are well-maintained—clean restrooms, tidy surroundings, and a good amount of parking (with improvements still underway).”
“The trails range from easy to moderate, they are quite beautiful, solitude galore, and will distract you from the rest of the world for a good 5-6 hours.”
“For the most part the trails that I walked on were well marked.”
“Though small in size, it’s beautifully aligned with nature, offering a serene escape just a short drive away.”
I came to the park to spend some time on the trails and enjoy the solitude of being away from everyone, lol. The Ranger who checked me in was very nice. She provided me with a better map than what I was able to print and provided an overview of the trail conditions for me.
Small park, but definitely enough activities to keep you busy for a day. Clean trails, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, canoe, kayak, and pedal boat rentals. Nice big restrooms with nice shower stalls. Nice kids play area, sand volleyball court, and covered picnic area.
Bonham State Park is a hidden gem for nature lovers! Though small in size, it’s beautifully aligned with nature, offering a serene escape just a short drive away. The lake is ideal for boating, swimming, and kayaking, and there’s a scenic 1.5-mile trail that circles the water—perfect for a peaceful walk or casual hike.
Bonham State Park, way up in North Texas beyond McKinney, is a quiet one that was enjoyable to hike through. Bois D’Arc Trail really wasn’t challenging like the trail map says, maybe after a lot of rain. Only saw 4 people on the trails so if you want a relaxing getaway, head here.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails range from easy to moderate, they are quite beautiful, solitude galore, and will distract you from the rest of the world for a good 5-6 hours.”
“Though small in size, it’s beautifully aligned with nature, offering a serene escape just a short drive away.”
“The facilities are well-maintained—clean restrooms, tidy surroundings, and a good amount of parking (with improvements still underway).”
“The drive out here is pretty easy, all paved roads.”
“For the most part the trails that I walked on were well marked.”
“5-mile trail that circles the water—perfect for a peaceful walk or casual hike.”
Plan your run at Bonham State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance75 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitetpwd.texas.gov
- Phone(903) 583-5022
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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