Daingerfield State Park


Daingerfield State Park, in Morris County southwest of Texarkana, is a recreational area, deeded in 1935 by Georgia Anna 'Chambers' Connor, and opened in 1938.

History

The original improvements were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This area was the center of the iron industry in Texas; nearby is Lone Star Steel Company.

Activities

The park offers picnicking; camping; boating ; fishing; swimming in an unsupervised swimming area; hiking; and nature study. A seasonal concession rents pedal boats and canoes. Tours may be arranged by special request. Year-round boat rentals are available.

Area Attractions

Nearby attractions include Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, Atlanta State Park, and Caddo Lake State Park; Starr Family Home State Historic Site; Morris County Museum; Wildflower Trails 3rd weekend in April; and Jefferson Historical Pilgrimage and Mardi Gras Jefferson in February; and the Daingerfield Fall Fest in Daingerfield on the 2nd weekend in October.

Facilities

Facilities include restrooms with and without showers; picnic sites including a group picnic area with tables ; campsites with water; campsites with water and electricity; campsites with water, electricity, and sewer; a group lodge ; an overflow camping area; an amphitheater on the lake side; a launching ramp; a boat dock; a fishing pier; and a fish-cleaning facility; 2½ miles of hiking trails; a playground with slides and swings; cabins with heating and air-conditioning, and kitchen facilities ; Year-round boat rentals are available ; and a Texas State Park Store is at the park.