Joe Pool Lake is the end result of more than 25 years of planning and over a decade of construction. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Trinity River Authority, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Joe Pool Lake Planning Council all collaborated to plan and construct the Reservoir. Once the lake opened in 1989, Joe Pool quickly become a favorite destination for residents of the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. Today the lake and the amenities found along its shores allow visitors to enjoy a wid
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This 1,826 acre park, managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, is located along the northeast corner of Joe Pool Lake. The park entrance is located off of F.M. 1382. Cedar Hill State Park has a marina, numerous boat ramps, a fishing barge, hiking trails, a mountain biking trail, and a swimming area. There are over 300 campsites, some located right along the shore of Joe Pool Lake, and hundreds of picnic tables and barbeque grilles.
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