Joe Pool Lake

Joe Pool Lake is a 7,400-acre impoundment located in the southern portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The lake is centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth and has four developed parks: Britton Park, Cedar Hill State Park, Loyd Park and Lynn Creek Park. Local attractions within a 20-mile radius of the Joe Pool Lake include: Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor Fun Park, The Ballpark at Arlington (Texas Rangers Baseball), Texas Stadium (Dallas Cowboys Football), Penn Farm at Cedar Hill State Park, and Lonestar Park at Grand Prairie (horse racing).

Driving Directions

From Dallas or Fort Worth, take Interstate 20 (west from Dallas, east from Fort Worth) to FM 1382 (Exit 457). Take FM 1382 to Lake Office located to the right of the highway.

For Visitors...

The things to do at Joe Pool Lake are bike riding, boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, water sports, wildlife viewing and learning about the history. Visitors taking a east Texas vacation can find camping spots or RV spaces here. There's a picnic area, a store to get groceries and eating places.

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