Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill in 280 Characters or Less (RIP Twitter) - Dive into the outdoor charm at Cedar Hill State Park, just a stone's throw from DFW! This urban oasis blends history, hiking trails, and the serene Joe Pool Lake for a perfect escape. Discover ancient cedar forests, remnants of the Penn Family Farm, and a 7,500-acre haven for swimmers, anglers, and mountain bikers. Your weekend adventure awaits! 🌳🏞️ #BirdCity #NatureEscape
High School Superlative - Most Involved
Must Do Experiences
Catch a fish (or three) at Perch Pond
Take a self-guided tour through the historic Penn Family Farm
Hike or Bike one of the 3, 8, or 12 miles of DORBA Trails System running through the park
Attend a Dutch Oven Potluck with the Prairie Dog Chapter of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society
Overnight Lodging
Honestly you can’t go wrong with anything in the Coyote Crossing Camping area
Sites 328, 329, 332, and 333 are best,
Sites 321, 322, 308, and 309 are closest to the bathrooms
Tons of AirBnBs and hotels as well given its location in DFW
Food
White Rhino Coffee - “Cool place to get coffee. The food is good also. Nice places to hang around outside if the weather is nice.” ( I like this place if I were to pick one 😀 )
Sam’s Pizza and Pasta - “This is authentic food right here! I was highly impressed! The service was great, our meals were delicious, and the desserts were something else.”
Bebe Chicken - “Babes never disappoint my family! We are even thinking about going today! I promise the food and service is always good!”
Links
Cedar Hill Reservations (Day Reservations Required)
