There are three trails in the park with a total distance of about 6.5-miles in length. The trails are all relatively flat and provide a great way to see all that this park has to offer. If you would like to hike all three trails at a relaxing pace, you may want to spend a night or two at nearby Daingerfield State Park hotels.
This is the longest trail in the park at 2.6-miles. There are a number of activities along the walk such as a playground, bird watching, and many people take equipment to go fishing. Dogs are allowed on the trail with a leash.
The only trail with a few, short steep sections in Daingerfield State Park. This trail is only 1.2-miles in length and the views from the top make the steep sections worthwhile. Most hikers take about two hours to complete the loop trail.
This trail loops around the lake on an inland path through the forests. There are a few spur trails down to the lake for those wanting to swim. The entire trail is about 2.4 miles in length and takes about three hours to complete.
This park is ideal for families as there are plenty of activities to keep everyone happy. Spend a few days in the Daingerfield State Park cabins and discover all that this park has to offer.
The park runs a series of exciting and informative programs for kids during the summer months. These include campfire stories, guided walks, and guided canoe trips on the lake.
Pick up a free pack for the duration of your stay and instil a love of nature in your child. Each pack contains binoculars, a magnifying glass, an animal tracking key, pencils, crayons, and guides to all the animals and flowers in the park. A free journal and sketch pad are given to each child to keep.
Hire a canoe, peddle boat, or flat-bottomed boat during the summer months and explore the lake on your own or with a guided tour.
The park has a family-friendly swimming beach with soft sand and shallow water for young kids to enjoy.
