Covering almost a thousand acres in Smith County, north of Tyler, the park received its original improvements from the Civilian Conservation Corps and opened to the public in 1939. Activites include picnicking, camping, boating, birding, swimming, and nature study. Facilities include campsites, picnic areas, and a trailer rally area.
Location:
789 Park Road 16, Tyler Texas 75706
Telephone
903-597-5338
Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(Quitman) Governor Hogg Shrine State Hist. Park
(Tatum) Martin Creek Lake State Park
(Eustace) Purtis Creek State Park
(Marshall) Starr Family State Historical Park
(Tyler) Tyler State Park
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04/17 Coming to The Tyler area
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's
ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.
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