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Lake Tawakoni State Park
10822 FM 2475
Wills Point, TX 75169
903/560-7123
History: Lake Tawakoni State Park is a 376.3-acre park in Hunt County with 5.2 miles of shoreline along the south central shore of the main body of the reservoir. It was acquired in 1984. The park was authorized through a 50 year lease agreement with the Sabine River Authority, which operates the 36,700-surface-acre reservoir (at elevation 437.5) and Iron Bridge Dam, on the headwaters of the Sabine River.
The reservoir's primary purpose is to provide a municipal and industrial water supply for the surrounding communities and the City of Dallas. With a shoreline of approximately 200 miles, stretching through Hunt, Rains, and Van Zandt counties, Lake Tawakoni provides water-oriented recreation for much of central northeast Texas. Prior to construction of the reservoir in 1960, the surrounding land area had been settled by ranchers and farmers following its occupation by "prehistoric Indians" and many historic Indian tribes for whom Lake Tawakoni is named. In order to provide stewardship of the natural resources present, the master plan was developed to provide a balance between recreational demands of the region and preservation of natural resources.
Activities: Swimming, fishing, hiking, boating, mountain biking.
Watch
YouTube video of the Park.- Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months
- Detailed fishing & lake information for Lake Tawakoni.
- More Information on outdoor activities from the Experience Texas page
Area Attractions: Nearby Lake Tawakoni, you can camp at Purtis Creek State Park, Tyler State Park, Cooper Lake State Park, or Cedar Hill State Park. Other attractions nearby include Governor Hogg Shrine Historic Site (operated by the City of Quitman); the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex; and Canton "First Monday" Trades Day.
Facilities: Facilities include a swimming beach, 5.5 miles of hiking trails, 40 picnic sites, a four-lane boat ramp, a dump station/sewage treatment plant, and trailer pads for long-term guest host sites. 78 multi-use campsites (with electricity and water) and a Group Youth Area (35 person max.) are now open and reservable. This lease agreement with the Sabine River Authority will allow us to manage and enhance about 40 acres of native tallgrass prairie, an ecosystem that's hard to find in East Texas.
- Fees
- Map
of Park
(PDF 134.4 KB)
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Availability/Make Reservations for Lake Tawakoni S.P.
You can also make E-mail Reservations, Fax
Reservations or Phone
Reservations
Nautral Features: The park consists of mostly upland regrowth and creek-bottom, post oak woodlands, and a small tract of tall grass prairie.
- The Giant communal spider web discovered at Lake Tawakoni State Park in 2007 was filmed by National Geographic for their T.V. show "Wild Case Files". View a clip of the episode titled "Texas Monster Web".
- Watch
TPWD YouTube video about the Giant communal spider
web the Park.
Information on wildlife in this area:
Elevation: Elevations range
from 437 to 500 feet.
Weather: Average annual rainfall 42.4 inches. January
average low is 30 degrees. July average high is 95 degrees.
Schedule: Currently open, gate hours are 7am - 10pm. Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months.
Note: The park sometimes reaches its parking capacity during larger scheduled events, which may limit access. Please check the Calendar of events for possible restrictions and call the park for more information.
Directions: The park is located some 50 miles east of Dallas and 25 miles south of Greenville. From Interstate 20, take State Highway 47 north through Wills Point to FM 2475 and continue for about 4 miles.
Current conditions including, fire bans & water levels, can vary from day to day. For more details, contact the park.
