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RichO · 03-05-2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Vigilnte

I'm a part of a new boy scout troop in the DFW area. It's a failry new group and most of the parents have not been camping before. I would like to slowly expose them to the camping experience. I have not been to Cedar Hill park to look at the facilities. For those would have been, would this be a good place to start? Most of the moms need good facilities to feel comforatble. Is the camp site area failry secure at night? Limited access? How close are the campsites to the actual lake?

Also, if there are any other campsites near the DFW area that one might suggest, please by all means.

thanks in advance.
Q

The facilities at Cedar Hill State Park are great. I did not look at the campsites, but the restrooms are very nice and some have showers.

Here is a link to their webpage:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/f...ks/cedar_hill/

I like Cedar Hill State Park for many reasons beyond just the wildflowers. There is an "old style" perch pond, wildscape garden and easy to hike trails.

The park borders on Joe Pool Lake with several picnic areas and camping areas along the lake. Joe Pool Marina is near one of the camping areas and it has a store. Penn Farm is another attraction within the park.

Here are some other photos of mine from Cedar Hill State Park.
http://www.pbase.com/richo/cedarhillsp

If I was a scout master, I would find lots of things for my scouts to learn and experience at Cedar Hill State Park. It is an easy drive from any place in the Dallas- Ft. Worth area. The best thing to do is go check it out for yourself and ask the park rangers.