Fairfield Lake State Park is a state park located in Freestone County, Texas, northeast of Fairfield, Texas on the shores of Fairfield Lake. The park is 1,460 acres (591Â ha).
HistoryEdit
The park was acquired in 1954 by a Department of Army lease, which extended it until 2004. The park was opened to the public in 1958.
In the early 1830s, the area was important to Anglo settlers, particularly as a route to Texas and the American southwest. It was also an area of cattle trails.
RecreationEdit
The park offers nature programs throughout the year. The park has facilities for picnicking, nature study, hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, wildlife observation, ATV use, and camping. Facilities at the park are picnic sites, playground areas, campsites, screened shelters, recreation hall, a campground pavilion, boat dock, an amphitheater, a lighted fishing pier, an ATV/mini bike area of 10 acres (40,000Â m2), and 4.5 miles (7.2Â km) of hike and bike trails.
Also located within the park is the Eisenhower Yacht Club, a privately operated full-service marina.
Plant and animal lifeEdit
Several varieties of wildflowers grow in the park. A wide variety of trees grow in the park including oak, ash, elm, cedar, dogwood, cottonwood, soapberry, locust, redbud, persimmon, and bois d'arc. Mammals at the park include armadillo, bat, beaver, coyote, deer, fox, mink, nutria, opossum, rabbit, raccoon, skunk, and squirrel. Wintering bald eagles, pelicans, loons, and other waterfowl may be observed in the area. Lake fishing offers a variety of bass, sunfish, and catfish.
See alsoEdit
- List of Texas state parks
- Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
- Eisenhower State Park (Kansas)
ReferencesEdit
External linksEdit
- Official Site
