Bonham Beauty

Northeast of Dallas is a small park filled with natural beauty. At Bonham State Park, you’ll find a serene 65-acre lake, hilly trails, colorful history and a quiet place to relax.

Things to Do

Bring the family and spend the day or the weekend! Explore the park in a variety of ways:

• Camping
• Hiking and biking
• Fishing
• Paddling
• Swimming
• Geocaching
• Nature watching
• Group gatherings

If you plan to swim or paddle, read through our water safety tips.

The Civilian Conservation Corps created this park during the Depression. Learn more about the CCC’s work here.

Camping

Choose from 20 campsites ranging from full hookups to tent sites with water and electricity. Or book our group camp, with six sites for up to 50 people. Restrooms with showers are across from headquarters.

Hiking and biking

Explore 8.75 miles of trails, open to hikers and bikers: Visit our Trails Information page.

Learn about the park’s plant life on the easy 1.3-mile Lake Loop Trail. Or explore the CCC’s legacy on the challenging 2.7-mile Bois d’Arc Trail.

Fishing

Drop a line in the 65-acre Bonham State Park Lake. Bring your own gear or borrow ours (line and pole only). You’ll need to provide your own bait.

We have a fishing pier and boat ramp. The lake has a 5-mph speed limit.

Paddling

Bring your own watercraft or rent one of ours. We rent paddle boats, kayaks and canoes from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

Groups

Reserve a group site for your next reunion or retreat.

Choose from two options for overnight stays. Our barracks with group hall and kitchen can hold up to 94 people; up to 50 people can stay at our group camp.

Reserve the pavilion for a daytime gathering of up to 75 people.

Shopping

Shop for gifts and souvenirs at the park store

Get involved!

Ask at headquarters how you can help. Or you can:

• Volunteer
• Donate at the park or online to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation

Ranger Programs

We offer programs on the nature and history of the park. Check our Events page for the schedule. Contact the park to arrange programs for your group.

Kids

Become a Junior Ranger!

• Borrow an Explorer Pack loaded with tools.
• Pick up a free Junior Ranger Activity Journal | PDF and complete tasks to earn a badge.

Area Attractions

The city of Bonham was the home of Sam Rayburn, the longest-running U.S. Speaker of the House. Bonham has museums, restaurants, groceries and more.

The Eisenhower Birthplace and Sam Bell Maxey House state historic sites are nearby.