10822 FM 2475
Wills Point, TX 75169
903/560-7123
History: Lake Tawakoni State
Park is a 376.3-acre park in Hunt County with 5.2 miles of shoreline along the
south central shore of the main body of the reservoir. It was acquired in 1984.
The park was authorized through a 50 year lease agreement with the Sabine River
Authority, which operates the 36,700-surface-acre reservoir (at elevation 437.5)
and Iron Bridge Dam, on the headwaters of the Sabine River.
The reservoir's primary purpose is to provide a municipal and industrial
water supply for the surrounding communities and the City of Dallas. With a
shoreline of approximately 200 miles, stretching through Hunt, Rains, and Van
Zandt counties, Lake Tawakoni provides water-oriented recreation for much of
central northeast Texas. Prior to construction of the reservoir in 1960, the
surrounding land area had been settled by ranchers and farmers following its
occupation by "prehistoric Indians" and many historic Indian tribes for whom
Lake Tawakoni is named. In order to provide stewardship of the natural resources
present, the master plan was developed to provide a balance between recreational
demands of the region and preservation of natural resources.
Activities: Swimming, fishing,
hiking, boating, mountain biking.
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