Summer is approaching and we’re loving the warm temps! For those looking for a day trip or weekend escape, here are Texas State Parks that are 1.5 hours or less away from Dallas!
Updated April 2024
BONHAM STATE PARK
This serene 65-acre lake has hilly trails and is the perfect quiet place to relax! Reserve a campsite, go hiking, biking, fishing, paddling and more.
Bonham | Directions
CEDAR HILL STATE PARK
Relax by the lake, tour an old Texas farm, or explore limestone hills and prairie pockets!
Cedar Hill | Directions
CLEBURNE STATE PARK
This park is home to a spring-fed lake, forest trails, quiet campsites, and more! Rent a single or double kayak at the Cedar Lodge day-use area.
Cleburne | Directions
DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK
Find dinosaur tracks, camp, hike, swim, fish, and paddle in the river, watch for wildlife or even ride horses!
Glen Rose | Directions
FORT PARKER STATE PARK
Rent paddle boards, go fishing, and stay at a campsite or a cabin on the lake’s edge!
Mexia | Directions
FORT RICHARDSON STATE PARK
Soldiers at Fort Richardson protected settlers along the Texas frontier. Now, you can camp and explore the countryside they protected on foot, bike, or horseback!
Jacksboro | Directions
EISENHOWER STATE PARK
Explore high bluffs, swim at the cove, or fish for striped bass, crappie, and catfish. You can also stay at a campsite or a screened shelter!
Denison | Directions
LAKE MINERAL WELLS STATE PARK
Sitting in the heart of cattle country, you’ll find a beautiful lake, a rock climbing area, and miles of trails!
Mineral Wells | Directions
LAKE TAWAKONI STATE PARK
Explore 376 acres of oak forest, 5+ miles of lakeshore, and the lake itself!
Wills Point | Directions
PURTIS CREEK STATE PARK
This 355-acre lake is a bass fishing destination first, but you can also come to swim, boat, paddle, camp, or rent canoes and kayaks!
Eustace | Directions
RAY ROBERTS LAKE STATE PARK
Explore miles of trails on foot, bike, or horseback! You can also go fishing at the lake, and reserve one of their campsites or a room at Lone Star Lodge for the weekend!
Pilot Point | Directions
TYLER STATE PARK
Tyler is home to a gorgeous 64-acre spring-fed lake, 100-foot-tall trees, and historic structures. Go to the lake, fish, or explore the piney-woods!
Tyler | Directions
