Atlanta State Park
State park in Cass County, in the Pineywoods region. Established 1954. 1,475 acres.
Atlanta State Park is on the south shore of Wright Patman Lake in the far northeast corner of Texas, shaded by tall pines and hardwoods. It's a fishing and lake park: swim at the designated area, boat and water-ski, and fish a reservoir TPWD says holds 75-pound catfish. The park rents canoes and kayaks.
Things to do
Fish and boat
Fish from the shore or launch from one of two boat ramps. The park loans fishing tackle.
Swim and paddle
Swim at the designated area (no lifeguard) or rent a canoe or kayak.
Hike and bike
There are 4.8 miles of hiking trails, including a 0.8-mile nature trail, and hilly park roads for biking.
Trails
Trails listed by TPWD, with its own distances and ratings.
| Trail | Distance | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobo's Ferry Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | 20 min. |
| Volksmarch Trail | 0.7 mi | Easy | 40 min. |
| Arrowhead Trail | 0.8 mi | Easy | 30 min. |
| Terrace Trail | 0.3 mi | Easy | 20 min. |
| Hickory Hollow Nature Trail | 0.7 mi | Moderate | 1 hr. |
| White Oak Ridge Trail | 1.2 mi | Easy | 45 min. |
Source: TPWD trail list. TPWD doesn’t list trail surfaces. Printable trail map (PDF).
Camping
All campsites have water and electricity, and some have full hookups.
| Site type | Sites | Sleeps | Per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Hookup Campsites (50-amp)Full hookup | 8 | 8 | $16 |
| Full Hookup Campsites (30-amp)Full hookup | 6 | 8 | $16 |
| Campsites with Electricity (50-amp)Water and electric | 6 | 8 | $14 |
| Campsites with Electricity (30-amp)Water and electric | 38 | 8 | $14 |
Nightly rates are on top of the daily entrance fee. Book a site with Texas State Parks reservations, or call (512) 389-8900.
Visiting with dogs
Dogs are allowed on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Like every Texas state park, they can't go into park buildings or designated swimming areas.
Swimming
Swimming is allowed in designated areas. There are no lifeguards at Texas state parks.
Best time to go
- Busy season
- Summer
- January low
- 32°F
- July high
- 90°F
- Night sky
- Bortle 4
Summer is the busy season, and TPWD says the park often reaches capacity. The pines and hardwoods color up in spring and fall.
Averages and busy season from TPWD. The Bortle scale runs from 1 (darkest sky) to 9 (inner city).
Getting there
Atlanta, TX 75551
(903) 796-6476
Open in OpenStreetMap (33.2307, -94.2497)
| From | Approx. drive | Straight line |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler | 2 hr 25 min | 88 mi |
| Dallas | 3 hr 19 min | 149 mi |
| Fort Worth | 4 hr 3 min | 182 mi |
| Waco | 5 hr 2 min | 207 mi |
| The Woodlands | 5 hr 17 min | 224 mi |
| Houston | 5 hr 24 min | 247 mi |
Nearby parks
- Daingerfield State Park
- Caddo Lake State Park
- Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
- Martin Creek Lake State Park
- Tyler State Park
Straight-line distance. See every park in the Pineywoods.
Questions people ask
Can you swim at Atlanta State Park?
Yes, at a designated area on Wright Patman Lake. There is no lifeguard.
How much does Atlanta State Park cost?
Day-use entry is $3 per adult, and kids 12 and under get in free.
Photo credits
- Terrace Trail Atlanta State Park Texas 2023.jpg by Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0.
- Arrowhead Trail Atlanta State Park Texas 2023.jpg by Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0.
Sources
Last checked October 14, 2026. Fees, hours and rules change; the official TPWD page for Atlanta has current alerts and closures.
- TPWD: Atlanta State Park, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (amenities, contact), retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD GIS: Texas State Parks Public Areas, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD: Bortle ratings by region, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD: Atlanta State Park campsites, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD: Atlanta State Park trails, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD: Atlanta State Park history, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD: state park rules (pets, swimming), retrieved October 14, 2026
- Wikipedia: List of Texas state parks, retrieved October 14, 2026
- OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data (approximate drive times), retrieved October 14, 2026
- Wikimedia Commons (photos), retrieved October 14, 2026