Posted in Dallas - Fort Worth November 15, 2017 by Robin McClure

This Little Known Lodge Near Dallas – Fort Worth Is The Perfect Place To Get Away From It All

Wanting to get away for the weekend? The endless list of exciting places to explore and eateries to try is one of the many reasons locals love the Dallas – Fort Worth area, but sometimes an escape from an over-scheduled, frenzied, and nonstop active lifestyle and having the ability to do absolutely nothing at all is just what you need! When that’s the case, Rough Creek Lodge and Resort in Glen Rose is calling your name!

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You'll find yourself relaxing the minute you drive through the gates of the resort's entrance.

The lodge is spread across 11,000 acres and is set up as a ranch-style venue.

There are different types of housing available, depending on what type of getaway experience you seek.

...or attached cabin styles. The resort even has vacation home rentals!

Mallard Lake offers plenty of spots for fishing.

You can choose to ride horses, shoot trap, sit around an evening campfire, or just traverse the expansive grounds.

Special activities can be planned as well.

The spa is always a welcome site for the weary who need some rejuvenating "me" time.

A quaint country chapel is on the grounds here.

What an idyllic place for a wedding... just sayin'!

Family reunions, parties, and about any other occasion can be planned here.

Enjoy the pool year-round (it's heated)!

Of course, the sunsets here are a great way to wind down the weekend.

Ready to go? Say no more! You can book directly on the Rough Creek Lodge and Resort website and follow these directions to reach this Texas escape!

Do you have any other dreamy spots to go when you need a getaway from city life? Where do you go for the ultimate relaxing experience? Let us know in the comments!