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Nearby Parks:
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Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Eisenhower State Park, with 423.1 acres, is located in Grayson County, northwest of Denison on the shores of Lake Texoma. It was acquired in 1954 by a Department of Army lease, which extends until 2004, and was opened to the public in 1958. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Grassy uplands, including rare remnants of the tall-grass prairie, terminate in rocky, shoreline bluffs and woodlands. A large variety of colorful wildflowers bloom throughout the growing season, March through November. Several wildflowers are identified by signs along the roadside in selected areas. A nature guide is available that identifies some of the trees along the trail. A wide variety of trees includes oak, ash, elm, cedar, dogwood, cottonwood, soapberry, locust, redbud, persimmon, and bois d'arc. A variety of mammals at the park include armadillo, bat, beaver, coyote, deer, fox, mink, nutria, opossum, rabbit, raccoon, skunk, and squirrel. Wintering bald eagles, pelicans, loons, and other waterfowl may be observed in the area. Lake fishing offers a variety of bass, sunfish, and catfish; lake fossils are on display at the park headquarters. |
| Reviews By Park Visitors: |
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Fix the fishing dock near the shelters
We had a great weekend at the park. We stayed in a shelter and enjoyed all the ammenities except the fishing pier/dock that has not been repaired yet after 2 years due to collapsing banks?. This took the fishing part of the trip away from us, really disappointing! We had our hearts set on fishing from this pier based on past years fun there.
Written by Rickc
13-Apr-2008
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I love being here.
Ever since i was little, i love going camping here. The cabins are a great place for family a camping trip.
Written by Alyssa
17-Apr-2008
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nice for camping
we have between to camping before but only in Oklahoma although we live in Dalla-Fortworth area. compared to the OK camping ground this is larger, cleaner and more scenic
(name not given)
6-May-2008
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| History of the Area: |
| The park was named for the 34th U.S. president, Dwight David Eisenhower, as he was born nearby. In the early 1830s, the area became increasingly important to Anglo settlers, particularly as a route to Texas and the American southwest. Some of the things which add to the history of the area are the American Indian; Butterfield Overland stage routes; Chisholm and Shawnee cattle drive trails; Fort Johnson, established in the area in 1840; and Colbert's Crossing, established on the Red River in 1853 and operated until 1931. |
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| Related Links: |
| Eisenhower State Park in Texas - information on Eisenhower State Park in Texas ... Eisenhower State Park 50 Park Road 20 Denison TX 75020-4878 903/465-1956 espc@texoma.net Eisenhower SP site links. Skip links. History ... | | Eisenhower State Park Use Fees - Eisenhower State Park use fees ... Eisenhower State Park Entrance and Use Fees Information and prices are subject to change at any time. Please call the park or park information (1-800-792 ... | | 34th President, Eisenhower's Birthplace State Historical Park, General Dwight David Eisenh - The 34th President Eisenhower's Birthplace: pictures, paintings, poems... The General was born on ... Texoma area or North Central Texas Eisenhower State Park - located at Denison, Texas on Lake ... | | Eisenhower State Park - Eisenhower State Park Eisenhower State Park is located in Grayson County, northwest of Denison. The park is west of the dam on Lake Texoma. The park has plenty of trees to provide shade during the ... | | Eisenhower State Park Campout and Day Hike - Spring Getaway Weekend Eisenhower State Park/Red River Denison, TX March 2nd-3rd, 2001 Come enjoy the campfire Friday night and ... is really close to home! Eisenhower State Park is only a short ... | | Eisenhower State Park Campout and Day Hike - Eisenhower State Park Denison, TX October 5th-6th, 2001 Campout and Day Hike Come enjoy the campfire Friday night and Saturday will hike the trails in park. The park has over 4 miles of trails ... | | Eisenhower State Park - All the places people ride ATV and 4wheelers in the state of Texas ... traveling 1.8 miles to Park Road 20 entrance. Contact Information Eisenhower State Park 50 Park Road 20 Denison TX 75020-4878 903 ... | | Eisenhower State Park 2001 Pictures - Eisenhower State Park May 25, 26, & 27, 2001 HOME Hosted by directNIC.com |
| Area Attractions: |
| Inside the park, visitors will find the Eisenhower Yacht Club, a privately operated full-service marina. They have a repair shop, boat sales, pontoon boat rentals, on-the-water fuel service dock, and long-term rental of wet boat slips. The marina store also has bait and tackle; limited groceries, camping, and picnic supplies; boating supplies; a sewer pump-out station; clothing items; and snacks. They are located at 2141 Park Road 20, Denison, 75020-4883; Phone: 903/463-3999, Fax: (903) 465-8906, E-mail: eyc@eisenhoweryachtclub.com.
Nearby attractions include Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site (campers can get a free tour); Bonham State Park; Lake Texoma; the Grayson County Frontier Village, a rustic 19th century structure and museum; and the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge with 11,300 acres of land and water known as a haven for migrating and wintering waterfowl.
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| Directions: |
| The park may be reached by taking U.S. Highway 75 out of Dallas; take Exit #72 to State Highway 91 North to Denison Dam to FM 1310 W and traveling 1.8 miles to Park Road 20 entrance.
Camping fees vary; entrance fee. For reservations, call 512/389-8900. Current weather conditions, including fire bans and water levels, can vary from day to day. For more details, call the park or Park Information at 1-800-792-1112. |
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