A quick drive from Dallas, Lake Bob Sandlin State Park is a great Texas State Park. Â With a variety of trees and eagles coming here for warmer weather, this is an ideal park for the fall and winter months.
Camping
It’s easy to grab a lakeside campsite at this Texas State Park. Â They have 75 water and electric sites to choose from. Â The sites are paved and offer good parking. Â Be aware that the closer your site is to the lake, the more unlevel it will be. Â Pick your site wisely and bring some leveling blocks. Â
Portable Tote Dump Station
The best feature of this campground area is their portable tote dump station. Â We have never seen one of these before, but it was such a welcome site. Â Throughout our stay, we saw several campers drive their vehicles up to the station. Â They were dragging their little caddy behind and then dumping it with ease. Â What a wonderful idea to put this right next to the bathrooms in the campground. Â You can stay for longer periods of time and not have to worry about your tank filling up on you. Â FYI It’s for grey ONLY. Â NO BLACK WATER at this little station. Â
Day Use Area
Cemetery
Talk about a lot of options at the day use area. Â First off, a cemetery? Â I never thought I would say that. Â Many years ago, Fort Sherman was in the area and they used this piece of land as a cemetery for the fallen. Â There are two very old grave stones in the cemetery belonging to the Miller Family. Â Such a great history here.
Playground
Next to the cemetery is the playground. Maybe not the best location, but it is a very nice playground. When visiting Texas State Parks, you don’t always get a good playground but this one is full of all the fun things kids love.
Pier
If you head down the sidewalk after playing on the playground, you’ll be at the lighted fishing pier. Â This pier was a fairly good size and since it’s lighted you can fish there at all hours. Â There were also some really nice views at the end of the pier. Â Take a walk out there next time you visit.
Lakeview Loop Trail
This trail has the most variety of trees in one area that I have seen in all of Texas. Â They say this park is where “the east meets the west.” Â There are so many different plant life and wildlife to look at. Â They even have a bird blind for catching a glimpse at some wildlife. Â This short 0.5mile did not disappoint.
Trout Pond
Calling all fisherman! Â Head down the Dogwood Trail to Trout Pond and catch a fish or two. Â The pond itself is quite beautiful to look at, and even better knowing there are fish in it just waiting to be caught. Â We didn’t have any luck here but not a big surprise. Â We’re not the best fishermen.
Consider the Wonders is not affiliated with Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, Texas State Parks, or Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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