Cedar Hill State Park

Cedar Hill State Park is a large recreation area featuring limestone hills and prairie grasslands set along Joe Pool Lake. The park provides campgrounds, trails, and water access for visitors seeking outdoor activities in a natural setting.

The park contains the Penn Farm Agricultural History Center, which documents Texas farming history from the 1850s through the mid-20th century. This center displays how agricultural methods and farm life evolved over generations.

The park functions as an educational center where rangers conduct nature programs and outdoor skills workshops for visitors throughout the year.

The park has developed campgrounds with electrical and water hookups plus bathrooms with hot showers located near the lake. Most facilities are easy to access throughout the main areas.

The park offers an extensive trail network with multiple loops for mountain biking and hiking. This network draws both experienced riders and walkers looking for different difficulty levels.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1982

Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/cedar-hill

GPS coordinates: 32.60580,-96.99920

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29