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    Purtis Creek swimming area

    Purtis Creek State Park, Mabank, TexasLake on Purtis Creek LakeOpen, fee to enter

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    A designated swimming area on the 355-acre lake at Purtis Creek State Park.

    Water
    Lake, Purtis Creek Lake
    Entry
    $5 per day for each person aged 13 and older; children aged 12 and under are free.
    Swim hours
    Swimming is allowed during daylight hours. The park gates are open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
    Facilities
    Designated swimming area, lake, picnic areas, restrooms
    Dogs
    Dogs are not allowed in the water or on land around the designated swimming area.
    Managed by
    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

    Getting there

    The park is at 14225 FM 316 N, Eustace, Texas. The coordinates are within Purtis Creek State Park, near the lake.

    32.3652, -95.9951

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim only in the designated area.
    • Swim during daylight hours only.
    • Do not take dogs into the water or onto land around the designated swimming area.

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    Questions about Purtis Creek swimming area

    Can you swim at Purtis Creek swimming area?

    Yes. Public swimming is allowed in the designated area during daylight hours. Conditions can lead to temporary closures.

    Do you need to book Purtis Creek swimming area?

    Reservations are not required for swimming.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Purtis Creek swimming area?

    $5 per day for each person aged 13 and older; children aged 12 and under are free.

    Are dogs allowed at Purtis Creek swimming area?

    Dogs are not allowed in the water or on land around the designated swimming area.

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