joe pool lake

We love this park, prices are reasonable, and for us close to home. We can come camp or visit for a day and feel like we are miles away from where we live. They keep it clean.

You can't beat walking or biking for free on top of the Joe Pool Lake dam. We come here time after time for the scenery and free exercise. The best time to come is late April or early May when you can see the bluebonnets blooming. But this is always a beautiful place to walk or ride a bike. You will always see boats, sailboats, and jet skiers on the lake. On the east side, there is free parking and restrooms are available. Cars can enter the parking area without paying a state park fee. On the west side, you may park for free at the Oasis restaurant/marina parking lot. Food is available on the west side, but not the east. The east side parking area closes at 10:00 P.M. See directions below. The dam is very popular and you will always see other visitors walking and biking. I've never been here at 10:00 P.M., but I've always felt very safe here in the daylight hours.To get to the dam from the east side, follow highway 1382 until you see a 60 foot (or so) radio tower on the west side of the highway. Turn in at that entrance. About a dozen cars can easily park in the parking spaces. Enjoy your relaxing visit.

We visited the Lake in Sept and did some knee boarding with our family - 6 kids in allThe water was pretty cool even at this time of the year, but that didn't stop us from enjoying a few hours of swimming. We were pretty cautious about where we anchored and made sure the kids stayed in life jacket because of experience with submerged trees in the lake. Evidently there have been a few drownings at this lake and that was one of the suspected reasons. All in all its a pretty lake but seems kind of long and narrow- where we were at least!Fun time.

Enjoyed the peacefulness of our location. The fishing wasn't all that great but we had a good time. My daughter fed ducks and we enjoyed the mild weather for a November. Will go back when it's less hot and less cool.

Watching the sailboats on Joe Pool Lake can take the edge off the toughest day. My intent and expectation is to have a sailboat again and spend more time on the water.

The park was an excellent location for the family reunion.The pavilion was a nice size, we were right on the lake, near the bathrooms and playground. Parking was close by and the atmosphere and the cleanliness of the park was just perfect! We also was able to enjoy the concert that was out in the park, in a different area but still was able to hear it. Everyone in the park that day appeared to really enjoy themselves. I know we did!

Family friendly to party cove. There's fun for everyone. Two beaches for family/ friendly fun. It's not a huge party lake like lewisville. You can either be in the cove to party if you want or enjoy family time away from it.

The park was decently laid out. There were plenty of picnic tables and the view of the lake was pleasant. That being said... The lake was DIRTY! I would not let my kid swim in it. Our picnic also was raided by ants, but can't fault the park for that. Overall, it is a nice place for a picnic, but that's it.

This place is just beautiful! There is something for everybody. There's a nice marina, a wonderful park with lots of camping and barbqueing facilities. Great beach as well.

Good place to go on a nice cool summer night! Food's okay, but sitting out on the water can be very relaxing while listening to the band play.

Joe Pool Lake is one of the newest bodies of water in the metroplex area. It offers a wide range of recreation from boating, fishing, skiing, fishing, etc.... There are camp grounds in the area. There is also a marina on the lake with a restaurant, fishing barge etc...

At the Marina an the west side of this huge lake, there is a Marina with a resturant named "Oasis". This is a must do place to go.

Grew up on a lake in northeastern Oklahoma, actually on an island in the lake , so I guess I was an islander and I have the tendency to compare and realize it isn't fair but I am predjudice and can not help it...

If you have a group, tough to beat this place. Rent a cabin! Water, room to run/explore. Kids of all ages have a blast here.

cedar hill state park was awesome. Hiking, biking, kayaking, camping fishing, boating, mountain bike trails... it has it all!!!