Lake Colorado City was built in 1949 on Morgan Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River, by Texas Electric Service Company to provide cooling water for the power plant, a water supply for Colorado City, and recreation. Morgan Creek Power Plant is the largest modern steam electric station in West Texas. Containing more than five miles of shoreline, the 500 acres of park land afford numerous outdoor activities for lake swimmers, fisherman, skiers, jet-skiers, campers, hikers, and naturalists. Park visitors of all ages enjoy seeing part of the Texas longhorn herd . Some of the wildlife that can be observed and photographed includes white-tailed deer, mallard duck, raccoon, armadillo, and squirrel.
Popular fish are crappie, perch, catfish, bass, and red drum.
Easter weekend through Labor Day. Other areas of interest include the Heart of West Texas Museum, Heritage House, Ruddick Park, and numerous antique stores. Current conditions including fire bans and water levels can vary from day to day.