Drive thirty minutes southwest from Texas’ largest sprawling metropolis to find rolling hills of prairie grass like milkweed and bluebell and shady forests filled with elm and juniper trees.
See if you can hook largemouth black bass, crappie, or catfish in the waters of Joe Pool Lake, or take a plunge in the swimming area near the lake’s gravel beach. See an old Texas farm or venture into the surrounding limestone hills. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, strap on a helmet and go riding through the miles of rugged mountain bike trails that crisscross the park’s 2,000 acres.
When the stars come out, set up camp at one of the park’s six campgrounds and fall asleep to the faint howl of coyotes in the distance. This campground is huge! There are 350 developed campsites, all with water and electricity. 150 of the site
Drive thirty minutes southwest from Texas’ largest sprawling metropolis to find rolling hills of prairie grass like milkweed and bluebell and shady forests filled with elm and juniper trees.
See if you can hook largemouth black bass, crappie, or catfish in the waters of Joe Pool Lake, or take a plunge in the swimming area near the lake’s gravel beach. See an old Texas farm or venture into the surrounding limestone hills. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, strap on a helmet and go riding through the miles of rugged mountain bike trails that crisscross the park’s 2,000 acres.
When the stars come out, set up camp at one of the park’s six campgrounds and fall asleep to the faint howl of coyotes in the distance. This campground is huge! There are 350 developed campsites, all with water and electricity. 150 of the sites also have sewer hookups. There are also hike-in sites if that is more your speed.
At the farthest north end of the central part of the park sits Shady Ridge campground, which boasts 78 sites each replete with water and electric hookups. A few campsites sit close to a lakeside fishing area, while lucky site 41 has almost direct access to the Overlook Trail.
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If you want to be close to the water, try to reserve sites 261 to 273 at Hog Wallow; they’re closest to Joe Pool Lake (not to be confused with Joe Lake Pool, which sadly enough, doesn’t actually exist). All 50 sites at this campground come with picnic tables, fire rings, and water and electric hookups.
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Lakeview campground is a bit of a misnomer; you’re not right on the lake, like some of the sites in Cedar Hill’s other campgrounds -- but you are right next to the marina! The 71 sites here come with water, electric, and sewer hookups, along with fire rings and picnic tables.
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Many of Coyote Crossing’s 75 campsites sit quite close to the lake, so it should be fairly easy to snag some prize camping real estate. Each site comes equipped with water and electric hookups, a picnic table and a ring of fire. Sadly Johnny Cash is not included.
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With 81 campsites, Eagle Ford can feel a little tight. This is a camping area not a sport utility vehicle, just to make sure we’re all the same page here. Despite close quarters there’s water, electric, and sewer hookups for all, along with the standard fire rings and picnic tables.
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There are 30 camping spots up for grabs at Cedar Hill’s primitive campgrounds. Be prepared for just a bit of a hike; the campsites are only accessible from the Duck Pond Trail or Talala Trail, which both shoot off from South Spine Road. Fires aren’t permitted in these areas and there’s no running water, but compost toilets are available for use ne Read more...
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Cedar Hill State Park
Drive thirty minutes southwest from Texas’ largest sprawling metropolis to find rolling hills of prairie grass like milkweed and bluebell and shady forests filled with elm and juniper trees.
See if you can hook largemouth black bass, crappie, or catfish in the waters of Joe Pool Lake, or take a plunge in the swimming area near the lake’s gravel beach. See an old Texas farm or venture into the surrounding limestone hills. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, strap on a helmet and go riding through the miles of rugged mountain bike trails that crisscross the park’s 2,000 acres.
When the stars come out, set up camp at one of the park’s six campgrounds and fall asleep to the faint howl of coyotes in the distance. This campground is huge! There are 350 developed campsites, all with water and electricity. 150 of the site
Drive thirty minutes southwest from Texas’ largest sprawling metropolis to find rolling hills of prairie grass like milkweed and bluebell and shady forests filled with elm and juniper trees.
See if you can hook largemouth black bass, crappie, or catfish in the waters of Joe Pool Lake, or take a plunge in the swimming area near the lake’s gravel beach. See an old Texas farm or venture into the surrounding limestone hills. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, strap on a helmet and go riding through the miles of rugged mountain bike trails that crisscross the park’s 2,000 acres.
When the stars come out, set up camp at one of the park’s six campgrounds and fall asleep to the faint howl of coyotes in the distance. This campground is huge! There are 350 developed campsites, all with water and electricity. 150 of the sites also have sewer hookups. There are also hike-in sites if that is more your speed.
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6 campgrounds in Cedar Hill State Park
At the farthest north end of the central part of the park sits Shady Ridge campground, which boasts 78 sites each replete with water and electric hookups. A few campsites sit close to a lakeside fishing area, while lucky site 41 has almost direct access to the Overlook Trail. ###
If you want to be close to the water, try to reserve sites 261 to 273 at Hog Wallow; they’re closest to Joe Pool Lake (not to be confused with Joe Lake Pool, which sadly enough, doesn’t actually exist). All 50 sites at this campground come with picnic tables, fire rings, and water and electric hookups. ###
Lakeview campground is a bit of a misnomer; you’re not right on the lake, like some of the sites in Cedar Hill’s other campgrounds -- but you are right next to the marina! The 71 sites here come with water, electric, and sewer hookups, along with fire rings and picnic tables. ###
Many of Coyote Crossing’s 75 campsites sit quite close to the lake, so it should be fairly easy to snag some prize camping real estate. Each site comes equipped with water and electric hookups, a picnic table and a ring of fire. Sadly Johnny Cash is not included. ###
With 81 campsites, Eagle Ford can feel a little tight. This is a camping area not a sport utility vehicle, just to make sure we’re all the same page here. Despite close quarters there’s water, electric, and sewer hookups for all, along with the standard fire rings and picnic tables. ###
There are 30 camping spots up for grabs at Cedar Hill’s primitive campgrounds. Be prepared for just a bit of a hike; the campsites are only accessible from the Duck Pond Trail or Talala Trail, which both shoot off from South Spine Road. Fires aren’t permitted in these areas and there’s no running water, but compost toilets are available for use ne Read more...
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