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 characterizes Cedar Creek Lake’s shores.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department manages several islands in Cedar Creek Lake, two of which are Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). Along with boating, fishing, swimming, and water sports, Cedar Creek Lake sports a nightlife and restaurants, plus hiking and wildlife viewing.

Are There Hiking Trails at Cedar Creek Lake?

Cedar Creek Lake is known for its rural beauty and wildlife in the Piney Woods region of upper East Texas. Gun Barrel City, Log Cabin City, and Seven Points City have city parks. There are several other RV and public use parks at Cedar Creek Lake.

No, there are no hiking trails at Cedar Creek Lake. The Gun Barrel City Park has a paved walking path. Gun Barrel City is located on the northeastern shores of Cedar Creek Lake. Log Cabin City and Seven Points City have nice large parks for swimming and boating.

Besides the walking path, the Gun Barrel City Park also features an amphitheater, an exercising station, a fishing pond with pier, horse shoe pits, a large pavilion with picnic tables, two baseball fields, two playgrounds for the kids, and two tennis courts. Gun Barrel City also operates a skateboard park.