Spring is here and the cabin fever has hit Texas in a big way. Cedar Hill State Park is located in the picturesque southern region of Dallas, Texas and offers some of the most fun and enjoyable ways to spend a sunny afternoon.
#1 Fun Thing to do at Cedar Hill State Park: Hiking
Cedar Hill State park has over 4.5 miles of hiking/backpacking trails and 10.3 miles of mountain bike trails. Most trials are self-guided and cover the most magnificent scenic routes in its natural environment. .
#2 Fun Thing to do at Cedar Hill State Park: Camping
Cedar Hill State Park has 355 developed campsites with great views nestled in cedar-covered hills with a fantastic view of Joe Pool Lake. The camping sites are equipped with water, electricity, a lantern pole, picnic tables and rest rooms in close proximity. You can choose from camping sites with steps to the lake in the your own backyard or camp sites surrounded by the parks true natural history.
#3 Fun Thing to do at Cedar Hill State Park: Fishing
Cedar Hill State Park has the most incredible fishing locations scattered around this beautiful park. Cedar Hill State Park has two lighted fishing jetties, a perch pond and several private fishing spots for the relaxing. Cedar Hill State Park also has a “fishing” store that provides fishing gear and bait to accommodate your fishing needs.
#4 Fun thing to do at Cedar Hill State Park: Picnic/Swimming
Cedar Hill State Park has over 200 picnic tables and grills situated around the park in with some of the most wonderful views of Joe Pool Lake. There is a one area in the park that has a swimming beach and playground for the kiddies on which you and the family can sit back and enjoy a nice fun and leisure picnic.
#5 Fun Thing to do at Cedar Hill State Park: Boating
Boating is one of the one most popular attractions that Cedar Hill State Park has to offer. The Joe Pool Marina rents ski boats, paddle boats, jet skis, and houseboats. Cedar Hill State Park has two concrete four lane boating ramps and boat slips rentals.
#6 Fun Thing to do at Cedar Hill State Park: Visit Penn Farm Agricultural History Center
The history of Cedar Hill State Park shines through with the Penn Farm Agricultural History Center. The Penn Farm honors John Anderson Penn who settled in 1854 in the North Texas area. The Penn Farm is a reconstructed family farm locale that gives you a glimpse of farming history. The farm has antique farm equipment, working windmills, water tower, a Penn Farm amphitheater, and a quaint sitting area to sit back and enjoy Penn Farm’s nature.
Cedar Hill State Park is one of the most fun and exciting parks that you can enjoy as a family, with friends or just to get some alone time.
