Daingerfield State Park
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Daingerfield State Park
Swimming hole in Daingerfield, Texas · Lake
A designated swim beach and platform on a 74-acre Pineywoods lake under tall pines. Entry $4 for ages 13+, kids 12 and under free.
Typical season: Late spring to early autumn for swimming; park open year-round, also known for autumn colour. Gates open 6 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
About Daingerfield State Park
Daingerfield is a small, quiet Pineywoods park built around a 74-acre lake — TPWD calls it Little Pine Lake — in the northeast corner of Texas. Tall pines, oaks and dogwoods crowd the shoreline, and the park’s own description of its forest as a cathedral of trees is fair: the swim happens in deep green shade and still water, with a swim platform floating off the designated swimming area and the grassy day-use shore behind you. The park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and opened in 1938, and the CCC legacy is part of a day here — historic cabins, a group hall and the Bass Lodge all survive. Between swims you can walk the 2.4-mile Rustling Leaves Trail around the lake, rent a canoe, kayak or paddle boat from the park store, or fish the pier for crappie, bass and catfish — no licence is needed inside the park. With 58 campsites, it works just as well as a weekend base as a day trip.
Key facts
Highlights
- Designated swimming area with a swim platform on a 74-acre lake ringed by tall pines.
- “Cathedral of trees” — East Texas Pineywoods forest of pines, oaks and dogwoods.
- Historic CCC-built park (opened 1938) with CCC cabins, group hall and Bass Lodge.
Access & fees
Entry costs $4 per day for everyone 13 and older; children 12 and under are free, and a $70 Texas State Parks Pass covers entry for pass holders. The park sits about 3 miles east of Daingerfield on Park Road 17, and the gates are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Book ahead: TPWD says the park often reaches capacity and highly recommends reservations for both camping and day use. The swimming area is an easy, short walk from parking, beside the picnic and day-use area on the lakeshore.
Stay safe
- There is no lifeguard on duty — swimming is at your own risk, so always swim with a friend.
- Children must be supervised by an adult who can swim (TPWD facility-map rule for the swimming area).
- No pets, fishing or glass containers are allowed in the swimming area.
- A burn ban was in effect at last check and Morris County is under an emerald ash borer quarantine — check current park alerts, and buy firewood where you burn it.
Map & location
FAQs
How much is entry to Daingerfield State Park?
$4 per day for ages 13 and older; children 12 and under are free. A Texas State Parks Pass ($70/year) covers the entry fee.
Where do you swim at Daingerfield State Park?
In the designated swimming area on Little Pine Lake, beside the day-use and picnic area. The TPWD facility map marks a swim platform just off the shore there.
Is there a lifeguard at Daingerfield State Park?
No. TPWD’s park facility map states that you swim at your own risk and that no lifeguard is on duty.
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Photo: View across Little Pine Lake to the swim platform and swimming-area shore at Daingerfield State Park by Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Last verified: 30 October 2026.
Safety
- There is no lifeguard on duty — swimming is at your own risk, so always swim with a friend.
- Children must be supervised by an adult who can swim (TPWD facility-map rule for the swimming area).
- No pets, fishing or glass containers are allowed in the swimming area.
- A burn ban was in effect at last check and Morris County is under an emerald ash borer quarantine — check current park alerts, and buy firewood where you burn it.
At a glance
Fee$4 per day ages 13+; children 12 and under free
Nearest townDaingerfield
Best seasonLate spring to early autumn
GPS33.013000, -94.690587
Nearby spots
- Tyler State Park — ≈51 mi
Sources & updates
Last verified: 30 October 2026
Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Researched by: Swim Hole Finder team
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