This wooded, lakeside park near the antiques center of Winnsboro attracts droves of anglers to cast for Florida bass and channel catfish in Lake Bob Sandlin and two nearby lakes. A boat ramp, lighted fishing pier and a long, winding shoreline provide easy access to the water. Springtime wildflowers abound in the open fields, and wildlife is plentiful in the mixed forest of loblolly pines, sweet gums and various oaks. An 1840s cemetery within the park adds an historical touch. The park boasts some of the state's best canoeing opportunities.
Local outfitters can provide canoes and car shuttles.
Picnicking, camping and fishing round out the 942-acre park's recreational draws. Eight miles of relatively new horseback trails with two primitive equestrian campsites wind through the Pineywoods setting. In addition, the park provides 10 miles of wooded trails for hikers and cyclists. There is no lake access, but several creeks and rivers provide ideal spots for wading, canoeing and fishing. This southeast Texas park not far from the Louisiana line mixes 5 miles of Gulf beach shoreline with 15,000 acres of marshland to create an environment teeming with wildlife.