{"id":11255,"date":"2020-01-02T07:10:37","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T07:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=11255"},"modified":"2025-08-25T14:44:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T19:44:11","slug":"lake-life-in-the-dallas-fort-worth-tx-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/lake-life-in-the-dallas-fort-worth-tx-area","title":{"rendered":"Lake Life in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sunset-bay-white-rock-lake-dallas-tx_t20_plP3Lj-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset Bay, White Rock Lake, Dallas Texas\" class=\"wp-image-11488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sunset-bay-white-rock-lake-dallas-tx_t20_plP3Lj-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sunset-bay-white-rock-lake-dallas-tx_t20_plP3Lj-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sunset-bay-white-rock-lake-dallas-tx_t20_plP3Lj-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sunset-bay-white-rock-lake-dallas-tx_t20_plP3Lj.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dallas-Fort Worth region often seems like an endless sea of asphalt, concrete, and steel. Buildings and boulevards dominate the landscape, and it can feel as though lake life is hundreds of miles away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, it takes less than a 30-minute drive from the DFW metroplex to reach many of the lakes surrounding the city. This is where hustle and bustle are replaced by peace and quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s amazing that you can be so close to the metro area, but it feels like you\u2019re out in the middle of the wilderness,\u201d says William Ford, Parks and Recreation Director for the city of Cedar Hill, which is located approximately 15 miles from downtown Dallas and is home to 7,500-acre Joe Pool Lake. \u201cIt\u2019s one of the reasons this area is so appealing to people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are approximately 50 major lakes and reservoirs within 100 miles of Dallas-Fort Worth. Here is a quick look at five of the closer ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eagle-mountain-lake\">Eagle Mountain Lake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/94ceae4552aa54051d889c62e0d10920-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Eagle mountain lake home shoreline Dallas Fort Worth \" class=\"wp-image-11479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/94ceae4552aa54051d889c62e0d10920-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/94ceae4552aa54051d889c62e0d10920-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/94ceae4552aa54051d889c62e0d10920-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/94ceae4552aa54051d889c62e0d10920-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/94ceae4552aa54051d889c62e0d10920.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located 15 miles outside Fort Worth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/texas\/eagle-mountain-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eagle Mountain Lake<\/a> has something for nearly all tastes. Nature lovers can enjoy the hiking trails that lead to numerous hills and bluffs, offering picturesque views of the lake. All manner of watersports are available, and the 8,700-acre lake is regularly stocked with bass and catfish for anglers. There is even a designated party cove for boaters who prefer their fun a little more on the boisterous side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lake-grapevine\">Lake Grapevine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-grapevine-texas.jpg\" alt=\"Lake grapevine person wakeboarding Dallas Fort Worth area\" class=\"wp-image-11480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-grapevine-texas.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-grapevine-texas-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-grapevine-texas-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo courtesy of <\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tour Texas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourtexas.com\/destinations\/grapevine-things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Tour Texas<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to such regular water activities as boating and fishing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/texas\/grapevine-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lake Grapevine<\/a> is home to the largest floating aqua park in Texas. Spread out over 25,000 square feet, <a href=\"https:\/\/altitudeh2o.com\/locations\/grapevine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Altitude H2O<\/a> offers floating trampolines, slides, and an obstacle course. There are also 40 miles of paved and natural trails around the 7,200-acre lake, for those seeking a relaxed lake experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-joe-pool-lake\">Joe Pool Lake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2d2a198d6789acd7-1024x678.jpeg\" alt=\"Serene sunrise over Joe Pool Lake\" class=\"wp-image-11481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2d2a198d6789acd7-1024x678.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2d2a198d6789acd7-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2d2a198d6789acd7-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2d2a198d6789acd7-1536x1017.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2d2a198d6789acd7.jpeg 1573w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo courtesy of <\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mastodon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/social.quodverum.com\/@MusicMan220\/101868957134641108\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Mastodon<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/texas\/joe-pool-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Pool Lake<\/a> borders four <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">parks, including the popular&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cedarhillstatepark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cedar Hill State Park<\/a>. As a result, there are numerous boat ramps, beaches, fishing areas, campsites, and picni<\/span>c shelters surrounding the lake. Joe Pool is also near&nbsp;Dogwood Canyon, a 250-acre forested ravine that is a favorite for birdwatchers. Dogwood\u2019s two miles of hiking trails lead to some of the highest elevations in Dallas County, providing beautiful views of the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lake-lavon\">Lake Lavon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7600576198_f892d9bced_k-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lake lavon texas\" class=\"wp-image-27144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7600576198_f892d9bced_k-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7600576198_f892d9bced_k-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7600576198_f892d9bced_k-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7600576198_f892d9bced_k-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7600576198_f892d9bced_k-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7600576198_f892d9bced_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/46183897@N00\/7600576198\/\">Robert Nunnally<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/\">Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With 121 miles of shoreline along its 21,400 acres, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/texas\/lavon-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lake Lavon<\/a> lives up to the reputation of everything being bigger in Texas. Because of its size, there are amenities galore around the lake. These include 16 parks, 244 picnic sites, 19 boat ramps, five beaches, and six group shelters for large picnics. There are also hiking and biking trails in the area, as well as a 9-mile equestrian trail. The lake is a prolific fishing hole for sunfish, crappie, and catfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-white-rock-lake\">White Rock Lake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1283-e1477360890684-scaled-e1756151021591-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1283-e1477360890684-scaled-e1756151021591-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1283-e1477360890684-scaled-e1756151021591-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1283-e1477360890684-scaled-e1756151021591-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1283-e1477360890684-scaled-e1756151021591-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1283-e1477360890684-scaled-e1756151021591-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1283-e1477360890684-scaled-e1756151021591-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/whiterocklake.org\/white-rock-lake\/\"><em>White Rock Lake<\/em><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t get much closer to the metroplex than this, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/texas\/white-rock-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">White Rock Lake<\/a> is located just 5 miles from downtown Dallas. Originally used as a water source for the city, this 1,015-acre lake has nearly 10 miles of shoreline trails as well as an official Audubon Society bird-watching area. There are fishing opportunities for bass, catfish, and sunfish, and boating activities are available through both the White Rock Boat Club and the 80-year-old Corinthian Sailing Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So despite initial appearances, there is much more to the Dallas-Fort Worth area than the glass and steel that originally meets the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are plenty of natural resources in this area,\u201d Ford says. \u201cWith all the natural beauty that we have around here, you can get out and enjoy it whether you\u2019re a walker, biker, jogger, boater, whatever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> here<\/a> to learn more about lake life in Texas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas-Fort Worth region often seems like an endless sea of asphalt, concrete, and steel. Buildings and boulevards dominate the landscape, and it can feel as though lake life is hundreds of miles away. Actually, it takes less than a 30-minute drive from the DFW metroplex to reach many of the lakes surrounding the city. This is where hustle and bustle are replaced by peace and quiet. \u201cIt\u2019s amazing that you can be so close to the metro area, but it feels like you\u2019re out in the middle of the wilderness,\u201d says William Ford, Parks and Recreation Director for 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