Joe Pool is a 7,470-acre lake along Dallas/Tarrant Counties line, that impounds water from Mountain Creek. Parks include Loyd, Britton, and Lynn Creek. Cedar Hill State Park offers lakeside activities on more than 2,000 northshore acres. Excellent fishing with lake record largemouth bass 10.76 lb. Reservoir accessible from Arlington, Dallas, Grand Prairie and Waxahachie.

Cedar Hill State Park
From I-20: FM 1382 S 4.5 mi; from US 67: FM 1382 W 2.5 mi. On Joe Pool Lake. Wheeled camper and tent sites 355 w/elec & water, limit 14 days. Primitive tent areas 20, limit 14 days. Dump sta, fl toilets, showers, fishing tackle rental, bait, playground, picnic tables. Swim-lake; fish, boat ramp, ice, groc, snack bar, park naturalist, nature trails, bicycle trails, scenic views. Penn Farm Agricultural History Center