How to Plan a Trip to Joe Pool Lake, Texas

Lake Joe Pool is located in Cedar Hill State Park, between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. Joe Pool is a reservoir with full functioning marinas. There is, however, much more than just boating at Lake Joe Pool. Plan to spend a day at Joe Pool, and you might just end up staying for the weekend.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Picnic
• Food prep supplies
• Swimming suit
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Fishing gear
• Fishing license
• Boat
• Hiking shoes
• Toiletries
• Clean clothes

1. Spend the day at Cedar Hill State Park. Pay a small fee for entry into the park, and enjoy a variety of activities in one place.

2. Pack food for a picnic lunch or barbecue. Put all perishable foods in an ice-filled cooler. Bring everything you will need for food preparation.

3. Bring or wear a swimming suit. Hang out on the beach the majority of the day.

4. Bring sturdy hiking shoes. Take a break from the sand and sun while you walk on groomed trails through the park.

5. Bring a fishing pole and tackle. Get a fishing license. Bring a separate ice filled cooler for any fish you take home.

6. Rent a boat in the Dallas area. Put the boat in at the Cedar Hill Marina. Spend the day water skiing, wake boarding and fishing (see Resources below).

7. Bring toiletries and clean clothing. Shower in the provided facilities and enjoy a clean trip home. This is especially great for small children that will likely fall asleep after a long day of play.

Tips & Warnings

• Arrive early for the smoothest water.
• Claim a picnic shelter as soon as you arrive.
• Bring sand toys for children.
• No lifeguard is on duty.
• Put life preservers on non-swimmers.
• Avoid a Texas-sized sunburn by using plenty of sunscreen.

Resources

• Find boat rentals in Dallas by visiting boatrentals.yellowpages.com.

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