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10 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
17 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 25 min by car (20 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Zoo in Dallas, Texas.
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22 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (28 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States.
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26 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (31 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Amusement park.
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30 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and the county seat of Denton County, Texas, United States.
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30 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States.
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30 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (39 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Texas, United States.
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41 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (49 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Fort Worth, Texas.
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42 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (61 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Texas, United States.
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82 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (97 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park of a state of the United States.
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104 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (129 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Waterfall in Oklahoma, United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 129 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
12 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (19 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
East Fork Campground, on the southern shores of Lavon Lake, is a popular escape for city dwellers in the Dallas, Texas area or for any visitors passing through the Northern Texas region.
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13 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (21 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Hackberry Pavilion is an excellent place for visitors to spend the day at Lavon Lake, enjoying the beach, picnicking and boating. Recreation Lavon Lake's most common fish include the largemouth bass, white bass, blue catfish and crappie.
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14 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (25 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Clear Lake Campground has a prime location on the shores of Lavon Lake. It is the only shaded campground at the lake, and provides a quiet space for anglers, bird watchers and photographers.
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14 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in nearby McKinney features natural history exhibits and nature trails.
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16 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (26 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Lavonia Campground is a scenic Texas getaway just beyond the Dallas metropolitan area. Visitors can camp, swim, fish, boat or use the day use area.
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18 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (40 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Lakeland Pavilion is a pleasant picnic pavilion and large group campground accommodating up to 500 visitors for picnicking, boating and fishing on Lavon Lake.
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19 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Just north of Dallas, popular Lewisville Lake is a 29,592 acre lake with unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities. Over 20 parks surround the lake and offer camping, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, boating, and golf.
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19 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (30 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Westlake features four group shelters on Lewisville Lake, where visitors can spend a day picnicking or boating on the almost 30,000-acre reservoir, just outside the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
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20 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Centrally located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex just minutes from DFW Airport, Grapevine Lake offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.
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21 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (31 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Hickory Creek sits on the extremely popular Lewisville Lake near Dallas, Texas. The almost 30,000-acre reservoir attracts a fair amount of visitors in summer months with warm water temperatures and excellent fishing opportunities.
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22 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (30 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Murrell Park offers day use facilities, boat ramp access and primitive camping on scenic Grapevine Lake, in the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas.
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29 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Joe Pool Lake is a 7,400-acre impoundment located in the southern portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
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33 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This 29,350-acre rural lake is just a few minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and is a great place to get away from city life.
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47 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (57 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Waxahachie Creek Park is on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas.
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48 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Benbrook Lake is located in the scenic open countryside of rolling hills and prairie meadows southwest of Fort Worth, Texas.
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48 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (56 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
High View Park is on a long peninsula on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas.
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48 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (58 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Longhorn Park Picnic Area overlooks Benbrook Lake & Dam in north-central Texas, easiley accessible from the Chisholm Trail Parkway and southwest Fort Worth.
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48 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (58 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Love Park is on the southeastern shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas.
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49 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Bardwell Lake is located in the Blackland Prairie region of southwestern Ellis County. Built in 1965 for flood control by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Bardwell Lake is located two miles southwest of Ennis off of State Highway 34.
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50 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (58 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Mott Park is located on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas.
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50 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (63 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Holiday Park dayuse area (North Holiday Park) is on the west side of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas, accessible from US Hwy 377.
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50 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (60 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Rocky Creek Park is on the east side of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas, accessible form Granbury Road or McPherson Road. Day Use picnicking, hiking & horseback trails, and fishing are available.
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52 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (66 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Mustang Park is a spacious dayuse area on the south side of Benbrook Lake in north-central Texas, accessible from WInscott Plover Road. Swimming, picnicking, fishing, boat launching, and wildlife viewing are available.
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53 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1946 to provide habitat for migratory birds, wildlife, and plants native to the area. The 11,320-acre refuge is an overlay of the Big Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma.
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60 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to visit Lake Texoma, the largest lake in capacity in the Tulsa District and the twelfth largest in the United States.
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67 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
When complete, will impound the South Sulphur River in Delta and Hopkins Counties.
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71 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Navarro Mills Lake holds the state record white crappie at 4lbs 9 ounces.
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78 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This 3,280-acre lake is located on Aquilla and Hackberry Creeks.
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85 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 560 national wildlife refuges that form a network of United States lands and waters managed specifically for wildlife.
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87 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
There are 10 Corps of Engineers parks, one state park, and three additional parks managed by Hill County or private individuals. Equestrian riders have a great place to explore rolling hills and woods in the McCown Valley Equestrian Area.
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90 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Pat Mayse Lake is located in the Red River Basin in Lamar County, Texas. The damsite is on Sanders Creek (a tributary of the Red River) approximately one mile south of the town of Chicota, four miles northwest of Powderly and twelve miles…
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99 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The largest lake in the United States to be located entirely within a single city's municiple boundaries.
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103 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Lake of the Arbuckles is forned by Arbuckle Dam which is a feature of the Arbuckle Project . The lake is located at the confluence of the Buckhorn, Guy Sandy, and Rock Creeks.
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104 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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104 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
McGee Creek Dam and Reservoir project includes water conveyance facilities, public recreation facilities, a wildlife management area, and a natural scenic recreation area.
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105 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation manages over 18,000 acres of land and water, which is open to hunting along with an additional 8,000 acres managed by the Corps.
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117 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wishes you an enjoyable stay at the project. The lake offers the visitor extensive opportunities for a memorable outdoor recreation experience.
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119 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Pine Creek Dam is located on Little River, approximately eight miles north of Valiant in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The lake extends into Choctaw and Pushmataha Counties.
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125 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Located in historic territory of the Comanche Indians, Proctor Lake offers a wide variety of activities both on and off the water.
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129 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Lake O' the Pines includes about 18,700 acres of water and 9,000 acres of land located in the piney woods of Northeast Texas. The lake is located partially in Marion, Harrison, Upshur, Morris and Camp Counties.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 18, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Dallas Zoo, Grapevine, Six Flags Over Texas, Denton, Arlington. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 17 miles south in a straight line; driving takes about 25 min over 20 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 22 miles west in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 28 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 26 miles southwest in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 31 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 52 miles, including East Fork (Tx) (12 miles east), Hackberry Pavilion (13 miles east), Clear Lake (Tx) (14 miles northeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.