Part of the Red River state boundary between Oklahoma and Texas, this giant reservoir contains nearly 90,000 acres of water bordered by extensive public lands managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Its unique oak and hickory forest is the dividing line between eastern tallgrass prairies and the virtually treeless Southern Plains to the west.
Camping is available at a number of sites along the lakeshore.
Although the trail is rated easy, smaller kids may prefer a swim at one of the designated beaches, especially in the summertime. Hiking and Backpacking Trails of Texas by Mickey Little. Gulf Publishing Company, P.O. Box 2608, Houston, Texas 77252-2608. Work Outdoors at GORP Jobs Click Here. All rights reserved.