Joe Pool Lake
Joe Pool Lake
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RickTX28
Dallas, TX103 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
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.
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.
Written November 8, 2014
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Elaine C
Cedar Hill, Texas, United States42 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
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.
Written August 27, 2014
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Lacey C
Granbury, TX845 contributions
May 2013
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.
Written May 14, 2013
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Rey S
31 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
I'm not sure how the boaters are doing, but bank fishing has been terrible for the last several years.
Written October 5, 2017
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Megan M
Arlington, TX34 contributions
Nov 2013 • Family
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.
Written October 9, 2014
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Debarah M
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Jun 2014 • Family
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!
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!
Written June 26, 2014
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Jennifer B
Mansfield, Texas, United States75 contributions
May 2014 • Family
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.
Written June 12, 2014
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So_where_is_home
Washington DC, DC48 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
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.
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.
Written June 4, 2013
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38swest
DeSoto, TX13 contributions
May 2012
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.
Written April 10, 2013
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David G
Fort Worth, TX38 contributions
Jul 2012
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...
Written March 15, 2013
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- Joe Pool Lake is open:
- Sun - Sat 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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