TX State ParksAn independent field guide

State parks with swimming near Dallas

22 parks within 3 hours of Dallas where TPWD lists swimming, closest first. There are no lifeguards at Texas state parks, and pets aren’t allowed in swimming areas.

  1. Cedar Hill State ParkState park, Dallas County, Prairies and Lakes$7 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, at the Joe Pool Lake beach. 17 miles in a straight line
    28 min
  2. Purtis Creek State ParkState park, Henderson County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the lake. 54 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 16 min
  3. Ray Roberts Lake State ParkState park, Denton County, Prairies and Lakes$7 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, at the lake beaches. 42 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 18 min
  4. Lake Tawakoni State ParkState park, Hunt County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the lake. 45 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 19 min
  5. Cleburne State ParkState park, Johnson County, Prairies and Lakes$6 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Cedar Lake. 59 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 26 min
  6. Bonham State ParkState park, Fannin County, Prairies and Lakes$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the lake. 63 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 28 min
  7. Eisenhower State ParkState park, Grayson County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, at the sandy swimming cove. 71 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 29 min
  8. Lake Whitney State ParkState park, Hill County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Lake Whitney. 69 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 33 min
  9. Cooper State ParkState park, Delta County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Jim Chapman Lake. 74 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 35 min
  10. Lake Mineral Wells State Park & TrailwayState park, Parker County, Prairies and Lakes$7 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the lake. 74 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 37 min
  11. Dinosaur Valley State ParkState park, Somervell County, Prairies and Lakes$8 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the Paluxy River. 72 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 38 min
  12. Tyler State ParkState park, Smith County, Pineywoods$6 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the spring-fed lake. 89 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 42 min
  13. Fort Parker State ParkState park, Limestone County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Fort Parker Lake. 84 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 47 min
  14. Fort Richardson State Park, Historic Site & Lost Creek Reservoir State TrailwayState park, Jack County, Panhandle Plains$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, at the Lake Jacksboro beach (North Park). 85 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 50 min
  15. Meridian State ParkState park, Bosque County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Lake Meridian. 83 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 1 min
  16. Lake Bob Sandlin State ParkState park, Titus County, Pineywoods$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the lake. 98 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 7 min
  17. Palo Pinto Mountains State ParkState park, Palo Pinto County, Panhandle Plains$7 per adult, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Tucker Lake. 106 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 15 min
  18. Fort Boggy State ParkState park, Leon County, Prairies and Lakes$3 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Sullivan Lake. 120 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 18 min
  19. Daingerfield State ParkState park, Morris County, Pineywoods$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Little Pine Lake. 121 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 30 min
  20. Martin Creek Lake State ParkState park, Rusk County, Pineywoods$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the lake. 133 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 32 min
  21. Lake Arrowhead State ParkState park, Clay County, Panhandle Plains$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the lake. 115 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 43 min
  22. Possum Kingdom State ParkState park, Palo Pinto County, Panhandle Plains$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Possum Kingdom Lake. 104 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 49 min

Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing with no traffic. See all parks near Dallas or parks with swimming statewide.

Map of parks with swimming near DallasCedar Hill State ParkPurtis Creek State ParkRay Roberts Lake State ParkLake Tawakoni State ParkCleburne State ParkBonham State ParkEisenhower State ParkLake Whitney State ParkCooper State ParkLake Mineral Wells State Park & TrailwayDinosaur Valley State ParkTyler State ParkFort Parker State ParkFort Richardson State Park, Historic Site & Lost Creek Reservoir State TrailwayMeridian State ParkLake Bob Sandlin State ParkPalo Pinto Mountains State ParkFort Boggy State ParkDaingerfield State ParkMartin Creek Lake State ParkLake Arrowhead State ParkPossum Kingdom State Park