Area 205 ha Established 1938 | Phone +1 903-645-2921 | |
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Address 455 Park Rd 17, Daingerfield, TX 75638, USA Hours Open today · 6AM–10PMWednesday6AM–10PMThursday6AM–10PMFriday6AM–10PMSaturday6AM–10PMSunday6AM–10PMMonday6AM–10PMTuesday6AM–10PM Management Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Similar Atlanta State Park, Bonham State Park, Tyler State Park, Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, Cleburne State Park | ||
Daingerfield state park texas official
Daingerfield State Park, in Morris County southwest of Texarkana, is a 506.913-acre (2.05140 km2) recreational area (including 80-acre (320,000 m2) Lake Daingerfield), deeded in 1935 by Georgia Anna 'Chambers' Connor, and opened in 1938.
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HistoryEdit
The original improvements were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This area was the center of the iron industry in Texas; nearby is Lone Star Steel Company.
ActivitiesEdit
The park offers picnicking; camping; boating (5 MPH speed limit); fishing; swimming in an unsupervised swimming area; hiking; and nature study. A seasonal concession (March - October) rents pedal boats and canoes. Tours may be arranged by special request. Year-round boat rentals are available.
Area AttractionsEdit
Nearby attractions include Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, Atlanta State Park, and Caddo Lake State Park; Starr Family Home State Historic Site; Morris County Museum; Wildflower Trails 3rd weekend in April; and Jefferson Historical Pilgrimage and Mardi Gras Jefferson in February; and the Daingerfield Fall Fest in Daingerfield on the 2nd weekend in October.
FacilitiesEdit
Facilities include restrooms with and without showers; picnic sites including a group picnic area with tables (not covered); campsites with water; campsites with water and electricity; campsites with water, electricity, and sewer; a group lodge (Bass Lodge - capacity 20 persons: five bedrooms and two baths)(weekend reservation for Friday or Saturday requires reserving both nights); an overflow camping area; an amphitheater on the lake side; a launching ramp; a boat dock; a fishing pier; and a fish-cleaning facility; 2½ miles of hiking trails; a playground with slides and swings; cabins with heating and air-conditioning, and kitchen facilities (linens and towels are furnished; but utensils, dishes, and silverware are not); Year-round boat rentals are available (also sell drinks, snacks, fishing supplies, and bait); and a Texas State Park Store is at the park.