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    Cedar Hill State Park swimming beach

    Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill, TexasLake on Joe Pool LakeOpen, fee to enter

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    A designated gravel swimming beach on Joe Pool Lake at Cedar Hill State Park, with nearby picnic facilities, a playground and restrooms.

    Water
    Lake, Joe Pool Lake
    Entry
    Entrance permits are required for all visitors.
    Swim hours
    Open daily, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
    Facilities
    Gravel swimming beach, picnic tables, grills, playground
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard on duty.
    Dogs
    No pets in the swimming area.
    Children
    Children must be supervised by an adult who can swim.
    Managed by
    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

    Getting there

    From U.S. Highway 67, take FM 1382 north for 2.5 miles. From Interstate 20, take FM 1382 south for four miles; the park is on the right.

    32.6096, -96.9921

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    Know before you go

    • Swim in the designated swimming area.
    • Swim at your own risk.
    • Children must be supervised by an adult who can swim.
    • Do not bring pets into the swimming area.
    • Do not bring glass containers into the swimming area.
    • Do not swim in the boat-ramp area.

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    Questions about Cedar Hill State Park swimming beach

    Can you swim at Cedar Hill State Park swimming beach?

    Yes. Swimming is allowed in the designated gravel beach area at Cedar Hill State Park on Joe Pool Lake. Swim at your own risk; no lifeguard is on duty.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Cedar Hill State Park swimming beach?

    Entrance permits are required for all visitors.

    Are dogs allowed at Cedar Hill State Park swimming beach?

    No pets in the swimming area.

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