Kemp at Cedar Creek Lake

Officially established when the post office opened in 1851, Kemp, Texas is located on the northern tip of Cedar Creek Lake and is home to 1,154 residents. Town festivals include Mayfest and the Kemp Art Fest both hosted at the Kemp City Park. You can find more information about Kemp Texas at CityOfkKmp.org.


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Kemp News and Community Articles

Women take the lead in Cedar Creek Lake election upsets

Fifth-generation native Laura Hanna Peace became the first woman to ever lead the City of Kemp as mayor in the May 11 election. Peace, who is chief juvenile probation officer for Kaufman County, defeated incumbent Donald Kile, who only served one...

by David Webb on 5/16/2013

Early voting runs from April 29 through May 7, municipal election day May 11; only 5% turnout expected

Early voting in the municipalities surrounding Cedar Creek Lake starts April 29 and runs through May 7. Election day is May 11. Municipal elections tend to be the least attended by voters with an estimated turnout of only about 5 percent of...

by David Webb on 4/29/2013

Solution to City of Kemp's water supply problems in sight

KEMP -- Progress in solving the city's water problems appears to be in sight as neighboring officials lend a hand to the small town near Cedar Creek Lake. The West Municipal Utility District in Tool and the Kaufman County Commissioners Court are...

by David Webb on 4/23/2013

Trips, Food & Fun Up for Auction at Library’s Most Important Fundraiser

The Library at Cedar Creek Lake hopes to raise some serious money at Denim & Diamonds V, the library's most important fundraiser of the year. The event will be held on April 27 from 5 - 10 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Country Club in Kemp. Doors...

by Connie Holubar on 4/10/2013

Spooky weekend forecast as Halloween parties brew all around Cedar Creek Lake

No matter where your tastes run, there's probably a Halloween party just right for you somewhere on Cedar Creek Lake this weekend and continuing through the big night on Oct. 31. In Gun Barrel City Park the Pavilion will host "Monster Mash Bash,"...

by David Webb on 10/24/2012



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Kemp Real Estate

WATERFRONT HOME ON SPRING FED 40 ACRE LAKE

$225,000

MLS # 11810168 2102 CR 2101, Kemp TX $52,900 SELLER wants offer=Negotiable=Quiet Area. 3/2/ horses permitted, 1792 sq.ft lg 1993 Mfg.Home, two living areas, full dining and one breakfast area LG Kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry too....

quit large two bedroom

$50,000

Walking distance to water, private boat ramp for neighbors only. Wooded area, two lots, stove, fridge, and washer and dyer stay. Armoir stays, any furniture wanted stays. Two carports with dog kennel. Kemp schools, Henderson county.

Nice 10-acre tract in the Country

$37,500

10 acre tract off of Hwy 175 in Kemp on a quiet cul-de-sac. The land is currently used for grazing cattle. Perfect piece of land to move a manufactured or frame built home on (must be at least 600SF and in good condition). No swine or...



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Kemp Recreation

Pop's Honey Fried Chicken

Pop?s Honey Fried Chicken in Seven Points is the place to stop for fried chicken, fried catfish, fried chicken livers, hamburgers and just about anything else you want to go when you roll into the Cedar Creek Lake area on Highway 274. In addition to...

Don's Port Marina

Don's Port Marina includes a fun restaurant with two large second story decks overlooking the water. The marina also include boat rentals, slip rentals, ship store, gas dock, boat storage, boat ramp, boat sales and repair services. Located on the...

Sac a Burger

For quick, good old-fashioned hamburgers with fat crispy French fries in a basket, the Cedar Creek Lake area offers two Sac a Burger cafes with drive-through windows for to-go orders on the business highways in Kemp and Mabank. There is just...