Gun Barrel City at Cedar Creek Lake
Gun Barrel City, Texas is located on the eastern shore of Cedar Creek Lake and considered by many as the Heart of the lake. The community has grown rapidly since the construction of the reservoir in 1969 and now 5,672 residents call Gun Barrel City home. The City has received several State Honored Awards including The Go Texan Award for becoming a Certified Retirement Community in 2009. Gun Barrel City holds two festivals each year, the July 4th Festival/Concert in the Park and the Christmas Festival/Parade. You can visit the festival website at GunBarrelCityFestivals.net for more information.
Gun Barrel City
Calendar of Events
SUN, FEB 11
KofC Super Bowl Sunday Chicken Wing
Super Bowl Sunday Chicken Wings Packed To-Go
Only $15.00
Includes
10 Large Fried Chicken Wings, French Fries, choice of sauces, Buffalo Wing Sauce,BBQ,Ranch or Blue Cheese with celery & Carrot...
SAT, NOV 5
Gun Barrel City Electric Arts Festival
A 2-day Arts & Music Festival hosted by Gun Barrel City featuring a Juried Art Show, Food Trucks competing for the "Best of" Award, Vendors, Children's Court, Music on 2 Stages. Festival Hours:...
Gun Barrel City
News and Community
The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse will cross North America from the western coast of Central Mexico, just southeast of Mazatlan, to its exit in New Brunswick, Canada. The eclipse will pass over Cedar Creek Lake. Cedar Creek Lake is not exactly...
by Kendall Davis on 10/4/2023
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Cedar Creek Reservoir, aka Cedar Creek Lake is located about 50 miles southeast of downtown Dallas in rural setting with a few tiny towns around its shores. The Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 owns and operates Cedar...
by Kendall Davis on 6/23/2022
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Cedar Creek Lake lies in Henderson and Kaufman counties about 45 miles south east of Dallas on US 175 and 15 miles west of Athens, Texas. The Tarrant Regional Water District owns and manages this reservoir. Surrounding flat and rolling terrain...
by Kendall Davis on 5/2/2022
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Cedar Creek Lake is one of the most exciting places to visit during the 4th of July celebrations. The lake provides a wide range of activities for both individual travelers and families, including a legendary air show.
There are plenty of...
by Chris Walters on 6/3/2021
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The Cedar Creek Lake area includes a variety of parks you and your family will enjoy during your visit. One of the parks many families enjoy is Tom Finley Park. In this article, you will learn more about why this location is a favorite and answers...
by Barbi Green on 9/3/2020
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Gun Barrel City
Real Estate
$2,395,000
Waterfront
Imagine owning a breathtaking waterfront property on an open water peninsula with 363 feet of shoreline--complete with furnishings, a boat, and personal watercraft! This incredible 4-bedroom home (plus office, which could also serve as a...
$1,900,000
Waterfront
PREMIER COMMERCIAL OR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOCATION IN GUN BARREL CITY. THE 2.35 ACRE WATERFRONT TRACT ON WIDE OPEN WATER IS PERFECT FOR A VARIETY OF BUSINESSES OR MULTI-FAMILY USES. PROPERTY SITS HIGH FOR INCREDIBLE SUNSETS. HAS ADDITIONAL LOTS...
$950,000
Waterfront
Stunningly renovated waterfront 2,920 sq ft home in Gun Barrel City on Cedar Creek Lake offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an oversized 2-car garage and open-water views. The spacious living room features large picture windows and a striking...
$925,000
Waterfront
Priced below Henderson County tax appraised value! Situated on a protected cove with scenic open-water views, this home includes a boat slip in the floating community marina with HydroHoist lift plus two personal watercraft pods. Yard maintenance is...
$899,000
New
Waterfront
Excited to offer this prestigious waterfront property. This exclusive property is located on over 150 feet of deep water centrally located on Cedar Creek Reservoir. Room for the RV, room for the boats, and nearly half an acre on the lake. There are...
Gun Barrel City
Recreation
Sandy Shores Marina is located on the east shore. From US 175, turn east on Texas 334/FM 85. Go through Gun Barrel City and turn left on Big Chief Drive, just before the bridge. It has a one-lane boat ramp and it's usable at various lake levels with...
Luminous Nails & Spa is located at 1612 West Main Street in Gun Barrel City, Texas. The salon offers spa services, manicures, pedicures, massages, and other beauty services. For more info, please call 903-340-8578.
April Petty's Salon & Spa is located at 1918 West Main Street in Gun Barrel City, Texas. The upscale salon offers haircuts, spa services, eyelash extensions, micro-bead extensions, facials, and more. For more info, please call 903-887-6096.
All Seasons Nail Spa is located at 113 N Gun Barrel Lane in Gun Barrel City, Texas. The nail spa offers paraffin wax dips, spa services, manicures, pedicures, and acrylic nails. For more info, please call 903-887-8880.
Sylvester Spa and Salon is located at 229 East Main Street in Gun Barrel City, Texas. The salon offers haircuts, spa services, manicures, facials, and other beauty services. For more info, please call 903-887-4700.