Daingerfield State Park, in Morris County southwest of Texarkana, is a 506.913 acres (2.1 km²) recreational area (including an 80 acres (323,748.8 m²) lake), deeded in 1935 by private owners and opened in 1938.

History

The original improvements were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps

Civilian Conservation Corps

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 (CCC). This area was the center of the iron industry in Texas

Texas

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; nearby is Lone Star Steel Company

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Activities

The park offers picnicking; camping; boating (5 MPH speed limit); fishing; swimming in an unsupervised swimming area; hiking; and nature study. A seasonal concession (March - October) rents pedal boats and canoes. Tours may be arranged by special request. Year-round boat rentals are available.

Area Attractions

Nearby attractions include Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

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, Atlanta State Park

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, and Caddo Lake State Park

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; Starr Family Home State Historic Site

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; Morris County Museum; Wildflower Trails 3rd weekend in April; and Jefferson Historical Pilgrimage and Mardi Gras Jefferson in February; and the Daingerfield Fall Fest in Daingerfield on the 2nd weekend in October.

Facilities

Facilities include restrooms with and without showers; picnic sites including a group picnic area with tables (not covered); campsites with water; campsites with water and electricity; campsites with water, electricity, and sewer; a group lodge (Bass Lodge - capacity 20 persons: five bedrooms and two baths)(weekend reservation for Friday or Saturday requires reserving both nights); an overflow camping area; an amphitheater on the lake side; a launching ramp; a boat dock; a fishing pier; and a fish-cleaning facility; 2½ miles of hiking trails; a playground with slides and swings; cabins with heating and air-conditioning, and kitchen facilities (linens and towels are furnished; but utensils, dishes, and silverware are not); Year-round boat rentals are available (also sell drinks, snacks, fishing supplies, and bait); and a Texas State Park Store is at the park.

External links

• Daingerfield State Park information from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department