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Access Site TX

Oakland Park

Hickory Creek Arm - Lewisville Lake

Source: texas_parks_and_wildlife_department Updated 1 year ago

City: Hickory Creek, TX
County: Denton County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 33.09397047, -97.00823876
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About This Access Site
Oakland Park offers a two-lane concrete boat ramp with parking for approximately 30 vehicles, providing convenient access to the Hickory Creek Arm of Lewisville Lake near Denton County. Located off Hickory Creek exit from I-35E, this is a free access point ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and other boaters launching into this scenic section of the lake. Day-use amenities are available, and the ramp accommodates a range of watercraft for recreational paddling and boating.

Lewisville Lake is a large, 29,592-acre impoundment fed by the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, offering plenty of open water for paddling and boating. Note that the Hickory Creek Arm typically has limited water visibility but provides ample space for exploration. With over 20 parks surrounding the lake and multiple access points in the area, paddlers have flexibility in planning routes. This location is well-suited for day trips and recreational paddling in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Federal Facility Information
817-865-2600 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Murrell Park offers day use facilities, boat ramp access and primitive camping on scenic Grapevine Lake, in the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas.
The lake has become a premier recreation destination for the Southwest and offers some of the best camping, fishing and boating in Texas.
This facility is open year-round, but particularly in hot summer months, the cool...

Overview
Murrell Park offers day use facilities, boat ramp access and primitive camping on scenic Grapevine Lake, in the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas.
The lake has become a premier recreation destination for the Southwest and offers some of the best camping, fishing and boating in Texas.
This facility is open year-round, but particularly in hot summer months, the cool water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat. Recreation
Murrell Park is popular for picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, boating and fishing. The park is home to the well known Northshore Trail, which welcomes hikers and mountain bikers. Horses and moterized bikes including E-Bikes are not permitted on the Northshore Trail. Horses not permited in Murrell Park; however, there are horse trails available on the south side and west end of the lake. Hunting is not allowed in the park, but is available in some of the surrounding public lands. Anglers can fish along the shoreline or from the water; popular species include black and white crappie, catfish and bass.
Facilities
This facility offers 11 tent-only campsites along the lakeshore with views of the water. These sites do not have electrical or water hook ups. All campsites have campfire rings and grills, picnic tables and some have picnic shelters. Two pit toilets are provided; shower and flush toilet facilities are not available. a comunity water spigot is available from spring through fall and are shut off some of the winter months. It is recommended that campers provide their own water. The park contains one low water boat ramp as well as a high water boat ramp.
Natural Features
Grapevine is an 7,280 acre recreational lake with 60 miles of rolling shoreline. The area offers a wide variety of wildlife to observe, including white-tailed deer, turkey, squirrel, armadillo, rabbit and numerous birds species.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby city of Grapevine offers many historical attractions as one of the oldest settlements in the county, dating back to 1844, a year before Texas became a part of the United States. Charges & Cancellations
No refunds on weather related cancelations. 

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