Lake Tawakoni State Park

Lake Tawakoni State Park provides lakefront camping on a 36,700-acre reservoir east of Dallas. The park features 5 miles of shoreline, a sandy swimming beach, and wooded campsites in the Post Oak Belt. It is well-known for catfish and striped bass fishing.

58 campsites|North Texas / DFW|3 hr 30 min from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$22/night

Beachside Loop · Sites 1-25 · 25 sites

Water, 30/50-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$17/night

Woodland Loop · Sites 26-44 · 19 sites

WaterRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

Timber Ridge Loop · Sites 45-58 · 14 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Lake Tawakoni State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-25 (Beachside) — water/electric, steps from the swimming beach

For Privacy:Sites 45-58 (Timber Ridge) — tent sites back in the woods

For RVs:Sites 1-25 — pull-through pads with 30/50-amp electric

When to Go

March through October. Summer weekends fill up due to DFW proximity. The fishing pier draws anglers year-round.

Tips

→The swimming beach is one of the best at any Texas state park
→Catfish fishing is excellent — try cut bait near the dam
→Summer spider webs along the trails can be impressive (and a bit spooky)
→Book 2-3 months out for weekend camping in spring and fall

Highlights

36,700-acre reservoirSandy swimming beach5 miles of shorelineExcellent catfish and striped bass fishing5 miles of hiking trailsEasy access from Dallas (1 hour)

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