Lake Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni SP https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-tawakoni https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Tawakoni_State_Park Lake Tawakoni State Park is located in Hunt County, Texas, 11.2 miles (18.0 km) north of Wills Point. It is on the south central shore of Lake Tawakoni. The park came to media attention in 2007, because of a giant communal spider web on the premises of the park.

Lake Tawakoni #TxStateParks Trails on this map are not to scale. Please use Trail Map (available at Park Headquarters) for detailed information. State Park #BetterOutside @texasparkswildlife /texasparksandwildlife @TPWDparks TexasStateParks.org/App LEGEND N Osage Orange Trail .82 mi. Headquarters BlackjackTrail 1.54 mi. Lake Tawakoni Restrooms Showers Swim at your own risk. NO LIFEGUARD on duty. Children must be supervised by an adult that can swim. Always swim with a friend. Water and Electric Sites Full Hookup Sites Red Oak Trail .39 mi. Dump Station Swim Beach Group Camping Farkleberry Trail .51 mi. Hiking Trail Biking Trail Trailhead PLEASE NOTE FM 2 Picnic Area Park Entrance Pair-O-Trees Pond 475 Designated Swimming Area Campsites 47-51, 68-78 • CHECK OUT time for campsites is 12 p.m. Permits must be renewed by 9 a.m. (pending site availability). • A maximum of eight people permitted per campsite. Guests must leave the park by 10 p.m. Quiet time from 10 p.m.– 6 a.m. Gate is locked from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. • An excess parking fee is required at campsites with more than two vehicles (including trailers). • Campsite must be kept clean; all trash must be picked up before leaving. Dumpsters are conveniently located on all camping loops. • GRAY WATER AND BLACK WATER MUST BE DISCHARGED ONLY AT DUMP STATIONS. • Pets must be kept on leash no longer than six feet. Please pick up after them. • Valid permit required on windshield of each vehicle in park. All vehicles are to remain on pavement. Parking Spring Point Trail .43 mi. Boat Ramp Wildlife Viewing .11 mi. • Numbered sites for overnight camping only. NO PICNICKING. Campsites 52-67 • Gathering of firewood is prohibited. • Campfires are permitted only in fire rings provided at each site. No ground fires are permitted. Please use extreme caution with any burning materials during the high-fire danger summer brings. • Swim, at your own risk, in designated area only. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. White Deer Trail .43 mi. • Stop the spread of invasive species. CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY your boat. Texas State Parks is a division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Amphitheater Dumpster Spring Point Camping Loop White Deer Reach Camping Loop • No pets or glass containers allowed in swimming area or on adjacent beach. TPWD receives funds from the USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. To request an accommodation or obtain information in an alternative format, please contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TDD) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, please contact TPWD or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041. © 2019 TPWD PWD MP P4508-142 (2/19) Group Camping Area Spring Point Branch Trail Bridge Campsites 1-46 • Public consumption or display of an alcoholic beverage in a public place is prohibited. .16 m i. Lake Tawakoni PARK RESERVATIONS TexasStateParks.org ParquesDeTexas.org (512) 389-8900 Wheelchair Accessible Spring Point East Trail .35 mi. Park Host Residence Maintenance 10822 F.M. 2475 Wills Point, TX 75169 (903) 560-7123 Proud Sponsor of Texas State Parks 

Lake Tawakoni State Park Trails Map 10822 FM 2475 Wills Point, TX 75169 (903) 560-7123 www.texasstateparks.org 3 LEGEND POINTS OF INTEREST 5 4 (GPS coordinates shown in degrees, minutes, seconds) 0.13 0.32 Restrooms Parking Headquarters Boat Ramp Group Camping Area Tent Camping Water/Electric Sites Amphitheater Picnic Area Showers Lake Tawakoni 0.05 Spring Point Trail (.43 mi.) Spring Point East Trail (.35 mi.) 0.16 Group Camping Area 0.11 6 0.0 Spring Point Branch Trail (.11 mi.) Spring Point Camping Loop Painted Buntings BRI 6 DG 450' 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. E 5 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. 6 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. 7 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.) 0.39 ' 0 45 Farkleberry Trail (.51 mi.) 51 0. 0.15 6 0.1 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. 6 6 0. Osage Orange Trail (.82 mi.) 1 0. 22 7 0.28 White Deer Trail (.43 mi.) Pair o' Trees Pond 2 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. 4 1.5 SCALE 0 0.1 1 0.2 MILE Y AR ND U BO RK PA 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. © 2016 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department PWD MP P4508-0142B (7/16) TPWD receives funds from the USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. To request an accommodation or obtain information in an alternative format, please contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TDD) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, please contact TPWD or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041. ' 450 Park Entrance 0' 45 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

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Guía de Parques INSTALACIONES Descarga la Aplicacíon Móvil MAPAS ACTIVIDADES texasstateparks.org/app ¡Los niños entran gratis! La entrada es gratis para los niños de 12 años y menores. Encuentra un parque: parquesdetexas.org Contenido Estero Llano Grande SP 2 Actividades y Programas 4 Parques Cercanos 6 Lugares para Quedarse 8 Tarifas y Pases 9 Directorio 10 Mapa de Parques 18 Instalaciones y Actividades BIENVENIDO Rodney Franklin, Director de Parques Texas tiene algunas de las tierras públicas más diversas del país, con una gran riqueza natural y cultural. La vida silvestre está por todas partes, los paisajes florecen con belleza, y la historia es abundante. Sus parques estatales son parte del legado que nos enorgullece. La gente de Texas ayuda a asegurar ese legado para las generaciones futuras al visitar y ser voluntarios. ¡Gracias! Estos más de 630,000 acres exhiben algunos de los grandes tesoros del estado. Los parques nos ayudan a crear recuerdos con la familia y a encontrar consuelo en la naturaleza. Los parques fortalecen las economías locales y unen a las comunidades. Sobre todo, los parques nos permiten pasar tiempo al aire libre para recargar energías, estar saludables y relajarnos a nuestra manera. Les invito a disfrutar de sus parques estatales, explorando lo mejor de Texas con amigos y familia. Los parques están aquí para todos. Nos pertenecen a todos. ¡Visítelos, diviértase y ayude a protegerlos para siempre! Foto de portada: Estero Llano State Park, Chase Fountain © 2021 TPWD PWD BK P4000-000A (5/21) TPWD recibe fondos del Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de EE.UU. (USFWS por sus siglas en ingles). TPWD prohíbe la discriminación por raza, color, religión, nacionalidad de origen, discapacidad, edad y género, conforme la ley estatal y federal. Para solicitar un acomodo especial u obtener información en un formato alternativo, por favor contacte a TPWD en un Teléfono de Texto (TTY) al (512) 3898915 ó por medio de “Relay Texas” al 7-1-1 ó (800) 735-2989 ó por email a accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. Si usted cree que TPWD ha discriminado en su contra, favor de comunicarse con TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, o con el Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de EE.UU., Office for Diversity and Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041. De acuerdo con la Ley de Depósito del Estado de Texas, esta publicación está disponible en el centro de Distribución de Publicaciones del Estado de Texas y/o las Bibliotecas de Depósito de Texas. ACTIVIDADES Y PROGRAMAS ¿Qué puedo hacer en los parques estatales? ¡Disfruta de un día de campo, visita un sitio histórico o elige entre muchas otras opciones! Bicicletas Pedalea a lo largo de los parques a cualquier velocidad, en cualquier estilo, con cualquier grupo. Elige las rutas, el tipo de terreno y las distancias que cumplan con tu zona de confort. Caminatas Empieza con un circuito más corto, avanza a terrenos más difíciles o únete a una caminata guiada. Pescar Puedes pescar sin licencia en tantos como 70 parques estatales. Muchos parques ofrecen equipo para pescar a manera de préstamo y eventos especiales para aprender a pescar. Barcos Renta canoas y kayacs y explora uno de los senderos acuáticos en Texas. Nadar Animales Silvestres Acampar Descubre aves, mamíferos y plantas que tienen su hogar en Texas. Muchos parques tienen señalamientos y listados que te ayudan a aprender más. Encuentra un lugar que cumpla con lo que quieres. Prueba nuevas recetas, comparte historias favoritas y disfruta de las estrellas. 2 Más información y reservaciones: parquesdetexas.org Escape del calor en arroyos, ríos, lagos, manantiales, piletas y playas del mar. Tu seguridad en el agua es muy importante. Lleva el chaleco salvavidas. Aprende a nadar. Guarda a los niños. (512) 389-8900 ¡Pregunta en tu parque cuáles están disponibles! Los niños de 12 años y menores entran GRATIS Cielos Estrellados Escapa de las luces de la ciudad y goza de maravillosas vistas del cielo que no encontrarás en ninguna otra parte. Ven a una fiesta de estrellas o toma una excursión de constelaciones auto-guiada. Familias en la Naturaleza Elige un taller o diseña tu propia aventura. ¡Monta una tienda de campaña, cocina al exterior, prende una fogata y juega al exterior! Nosotros te Toma una publicación gratuita de actividades o pregunta por los paquetes gratuitos con los parques proporcionamos todo el equipo. No es necesario tener experiencia. participantes. Usa los binoculares, lupas, libros de bosquejos y libros de guías para explorar el parque. Mochilas para Exploradores Soldados Búfalo de Texas Descubre la historia con cuentos, vestuarios y herramientas. Sigue la pista de un animal, pesca con caña, cocina sobre una fogata, visita los fuertes y más. Adéntrate en las historias de vida de aquellos que sirvieron valientemente en los primeros regimientos Áfrico-Americanos de las Fuerzas Armadas. ! Seguridad en el Parque Ten cuidado con el agua Pre