Lake Tawakoni State Park, State park in Hunt County, Texas, US.
Lake Tawakoni State Park encompasses 376 acres of oak forest with over five miles of shoreline along a 38,000-acre water reservoir east of Dallas.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department established Lake Tawakoni State Park in 1984 to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
The park functions as an educational center where visitors participate in nature programs, junior ranger activities, and guided explorations of local ecosystems.
Visitors can access full hookup campsites, water and electricity connections, boat ramps, fishing equipment rentals, and a trading post with supplies.
Scientists documented the largest spider web ever recorded at Lake Tawakoni State Park, demonstrating the location's significance for ecological research.
Location: Hunt County
Inception: 1984
Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-tawakoni
GPS coordinates: 32.84860,-96.00000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:39
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