Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, Texas

“Lake Bob.” Even that name seems so simple, friendly, unassuming, and accommodating. That is Lake Bob Sandlin State Park in a nutshell. It’s not rugged and intense like a Lake Bruno might be, but it’s also not boring like, say, a Lake Pasqual. Lake Bob is a friend to families and is just looking to make sure that everyone has the best weekend they can. The lake itself is usually at a good level and is great for fishing; boating and swimming can be tough due to all of the tree stumps hidden just beneath the surface. The park’s 641 acres, great for light hiking and mountain biking, will leave you refreshed rather than exhausted. The scenery is gorgeous, and the camping is serene. The rangers here do their best to stay true to the character of Lake Bob and are widely regarded as some of the friendliest and most accommodating rangers in the state. If only weekends with quirky Uncle Bob were as refreshing as those at Lake Bob.