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Lake Tawakoni State Park Trails Map
10822 FM 2475
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 560-7123
www.texasstateparks.org
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LEGEND
POINTS OF INTEREST
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(GPS coordinates shown in degrees, minutes, seconds)
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0.32
Restrooms
Parking
Headquarters
Boat Ramp
Group Camping Area
Tent Camping
Water/Electric Sites
Amphitheater
Picnic Area
Showers
Lake Tawakoni
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Spring
Point
Trail
(.43 mi.)
Spring Point
East Trail
(.35 mi.)
0.16
Group
Camping
Area
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0.0
Spring
Point
Branch
Trail
(.11 mi.)
Spring
Point
Camping
Loop
Painted Buntings
BRI
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DG
450'
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RESTORING A PRAIRIE
31° 50' 35.1" N 95° 59' 38.1" W
Prairie restoration projects provide important habitat for many
rare plants and animals; imagine vast acres of tallgrass prairie
once prominent across the state, now lost to urban development and agriculture.
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A VIEW OF THE LAKE
32° 51' 8.9" N 95° 59' 39" W
For thousands of years, the meandering waters of the Sabine
River helped sustain early nomadic hunters and gatherers and
later, farmers and ranchers of the 20th century. Today, an over
37,000-acre lake conserves water for recreation, industry,
and communities.
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A TEMPORARY GATHERING
32° 51' 6.7" N 95° 59' 37.9" W
A rare occurance in 2007 – a large communal spiderweb
covered the trees like a sheet. The web only lasted a few days,
and remains one of the largest spiderwebs ever recorded.
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FEATHERED FRIENDS
32° 51' 7.3" N 95° 59' 32.8" W
Stop and take a moment to enjoy the birds in the wetland and
upland habitats. Many species spend part of the winter
season here.
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BUSTLING BOATS
32° 50' 47.6" N 95° 59' 45.4" W
View the activities at the boat ramp while you take a break from
your hike among the trees.
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PAIR O' TREES POND
32° 50' 39.12" N 95° 59' 38.75" W
Sit and enjoy the sounds of nature near the pond and view the
freshwater plants that make this a good fishing spot.
White Deer
Reach
Camping
Loop
Red Oak
Trail
(.39 mi.)
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45
Farkleberry Trail
(.51 mi.)
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0.15
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Blackjack
Trail
(1.54 mi.)
GOING GREEN!
32° 59' 31.2" N 95° 59' 37" W
Solar panels are located at more than 15 parks across the state,
harvesting energy from the sun, providing power for facilities.
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Osage
Orange
Trail
(.82 mi.)
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22
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0.28
White Deer Trail
(.43 mi.)
Pair o' Trees
Pond
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Trail segment distances are measured between trail intersections.
All trails hiking and biking unless otherwise indicated.
Contour intervals 10 feet. Check with HQ for trail conditions.
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No claims are made as to the accuracy of the data or its suitability
to a particular use.
Map compiled by Texas State Parks staff.
In accordance with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse and/or Texas Depository Libraries.
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Lake Tawakoni State Park
10822 FM 2475
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 560-7123
FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1.
Enjoy nature’s splendor
within a hardwood forest.
Far from the city, close to nature, Lake Tawakoni brings life to the forest.
Experience nature by bike or foot on the varied trails of the park. Nature is all
around us, please respect and enjoy it.
TRAIL
DIST
TIME
DIFFICULTY
DESCRIPTION
FARKLEBERRY
TRAIL
.51 mi.
15 min.
Easy
This short trail connects three different
trails. Turn right at the crossing to join
the Osage Orange looped trail, or turn
left for a longer hike down the Blackjack
looped trail.
OSAGE ORANGE
TRAIL
.82 mi.
20 min.
Easy
Named for the fruit of the Osage orange
or Bois d’Arc tree, this looped trail
joins Red Oak Trail and returns to the
crossing. As large as a softball, hard
and bumpy, the green-yellowish fruit is
important food for wildlife during late
summer and early fall.
RED OAK TRAIL
.39 mi.
15 min.
Easy
Following the shoreline of Lake
Tawakoni just behind the trees, you may
observe wildlife among the changing
habitat along this short looped trail.
BLACKJACK TRAIL 1.54 mi.
2 hrs.
Moderate
This trail is named for the blackjack oak
trees which have grown here for over
50 years. This long, looped trail will
bring you back to the crossing.
SPRING POINT
BRANCH TRAIL
.11 mi.
5 min.
Easy
Spring Point Branch is a short, pleasant
trail through an East Texas hardwood
forest. Turn around at the T or continue
on to the Spring Point Trail.
SPRING POINT
TRAIL
.43 mi.
45 min.
Moderate
Discover a birders paradise along this
trail – beneath the trees, in a pocket
prairie, or out on the beach.
SPRING POINT
EAST TRAIL
.35 mi.
20 min.
Easy
Take this short looped trail out on the
point to enjoy a glimpse of the lake.
WHITE DEER TRAIL .43 mi.
45 min.
Easy
Just out of camper’s view, this nature
trail may provide some unexpected
wildlife viewing opportunities.
STAYING SAFE
KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent
and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes.
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re
on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity.
TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone.
Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
WEAR A HELMET. When biking, check with park HQ to match the
ride to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash.
POTENTIALLY HARMFUL PLANTS AND ANIMALS LIVE HERE. Stay on the
trail to make them easier to see.
YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONNECT. It’s a good idea to take along a cell
phone and GPS unit, but don’t count on them.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Trash your trash. Keep the park natural. Pack out all of your trash and Leave
No Trace.
Leave feeding to nature. Feeding wild animals will make them sick and more
likely to cause harm to people.
Take only memories and pictures. Please don’t disturb or remove any of the
park’s plants, animals or artifacts.
Campfires are permitted only in designated rings. Ground fires are not
permitted in the primitive camping area or backcountry trail area.
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