Canoes and paddle boats are rented year-round from the Texas State Park Store . Popular fish include crappie, bass, catfish, and trout in season. The Friends of Fort Parker, an outstanding park-support organization, operate boat tours of Lake Fort Parker. Weekend tours are Saturday at 10 a. m. and 2 p. m. and Sunday at 2 p. m. Weekends of spring, early summer, and fall.
Current conditions including fire bans and water levels can vary from day to day.