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    Lake Whitney

    Lake Whitney State Park, Hillsboro, TexasLakeOpen, designated areas

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    Lake Whitney has designated public swimming areas at Lake Whitney State Park and two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day-use beaches.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    $5 per vehicle at the two Corps of Engineers swim beaches.
    Facilities
    Designated swimming area, swim beach, life-jacket loaner stations
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard on duty.
    Dogs
    No pets in designated swimming areas.
    Children
    Children must be supervised by an adult who can swim. Children under 13 must wear personal flotation devices while on the water in Texas.
    Managed by
    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages additional swim beaches at Whitney Lake.

    Getting there

    Lake Whitney State Park is at 433 FM 1244, Whitney, Texas. Other designated swim beaches are at McCown Valley Day Use off FM 1713 and Lofers Bend Day Use Park off State Highway 22.

    32.0098, -97.3476

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim at your own risk.
    • Swim only in designated areas.
    • Always swim with a friend.
    • Supervise children at all times.
    • No pets, fishing or glass containers in the designated swimming area.
    • Boats are not allowed in the swimming area.

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    Questions about Lake Whitney

    Can you swim at Lake Whitney?

    Yes. Public swimming is available in designated areas at Lake Whitney, including Lake Whitney State Park, McCown Valley Day Use and Lofers Bend Day Use Park. Swimming is at your own risk and no lifeguards are on duty.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Lake Whitney?

    $5 per vehicle at the two Corps of Engineers swim beaches.

    Are dogs allowed at Lake Whitney?

    No pets in designated swimming areas.

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