State Park

Lake Tawakoni State Park is a short drive from Kaufman County

Lake Tawakoni State Park sits about 50 miles east of Dallas, offering camping, fishing, hiking, and boating on a nearly 38,000-acre reservoir.

Kaufman County The Great Outdoors

Lake Tawakoni State Park covers 376 acres along more than five miles of shoreline on the 37,879-acre reservoir. The park is located at 10822 FM 2475 in Wills Point, just east of Kaufman County. It offers campsite with water and electricity, full-hookup sites, and a primitive group campsite. The park often fills up on weekends — make a reservation before you go.

Fishing is available by boat or from shore. No fishing license is needed to fish from shore inside a state park. The park also has nearly five miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, kayak rentals, and a four-lane boat ramp. Day use is $5 per adult; kids 12 and under are free. Call 903-560-7123 or book at the TPWD website.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Lake Tawakoni State Park

More Kaufman County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax in Kaufman County

The appraisal district sets your home's value; the tax assessor-collector sends the bill and takes payment.

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Homestead Exemption

File your homestead exemption with KCAD to lower your tax bill

Texas requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their primary residence — but you must apply with the appraisal district to get it.

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Over-65 & Disability Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Kaufman County

Once you turn 65, your school taxes can be frozen — meaning they cannot rise as long as you own and live in the home.

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Agricultural Special Appraisal

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for

Texas law lets qualifying farm and ranch land be taxed on what it can produce, not what a developer would pay for it — which can cut your tax bill sharply.

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