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    Lake Bob Sandlin

    5.0 (11 reviews)

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    Tracey B.

    We came to a friend's property on this lake to watch the Eclipse. We expected the lake to be full of boats and jet skis watching the eclipse as it was not hot, it was not raining- it was the perfect weather day. It was weird because we did not see 1 soul. Not 1. I mean it was great because we were able to enjoy the lake ourselves and our pups loved playing in the water...but I just expected more activity with the eclipse. It did get a bit eerie during totality and we began howling at the moon and we did begin to hear others howling which was really cool. Fantastic and beautiful lake!

    Diana H.

    Beautiful sunsets !!!! I'm from Frisco Tx, and i definitely don't see this everyday for sure! So coming here and seeing beautiful sunrises and sunsets surely makes my day.

    David R.

    We enjoyed our stay at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park. The park ranger, Cliff, was extremely helpful. The parks offers nature hikes and several community events. Check the website for free entry for Halloween and Christmas events.

    Dominik D.

    On paper it doesn't seem like anything exceptional since it's a Lake with woods and trails, but it's so nicely put together and all the details just induce harmony and peace in the park goer. Bonus point, for covid, the ranger selling me entry brought the card swiper out on one of those flat wooden paddles that you take pizzas out of the oven on.

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    Kelli K.

    I grew up in Monticello and went camping at Bob Sandlin several times as a kid. It's one of the better lakes around this area.

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    The park rangers were super nice and helpful, we made a rookie mistake and they helped me correct it. Definitely recommend

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    Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit - The lake is low, but it gives you a chance to see these huge, worn rocks, and see what fish structure there is for when the levels are up.

    Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit

    4.5(19 reviews)
    36.1 mi

    When is the last time you watched a moonrise - shifting from fluorescent pink to bright yellow?…read more When did you last see the stars so clear and plentiful that you could see the Milky Way? Some moments in nature are too precious to recount - too difficult to write into a review. If you live in the city like I do, these moments are a much-needed fuel - so rich and refreshing!! Based on this second experience at Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulfur Unit, I HIGHLY recommend an overnight cabin stay! **Cabins can be booked a maximum of three months in advance.** Equipped with full restrooms including powerful, hot showers, two full beds (must bring own linens for all needs), a futon, 4-top table and chairs, 3/4 fridge/freezer combo, drip coffee maker, stove top with two heating elements, AC and heat, a back balcony with grill and picnic table, and a lakeside fire pit, we wanted for NOTHING and ENJOYED IT ALL!

    The wife and I rode our Harley out here on Saturday, September 9. We enjoyed driving the windy…read moreroads of the park and finding our own private spot on the lake. It was only five dollars a person to get in for the day. The main office was very clean and organized and the bathrooms were clean and we also purchased a few keepsakes. I am not an RVer but they have lots of nice shady spots. Some that are pull through and some you have to back into. It looked like all of the spots had a gazebo type cover. They also have cabins you can rent out; some thing my wife and I discussed for the future. It was very quiet and covered in a lot of trees and seemed like a very nice place to camp. As we drove out, we had the unexpected surprise of seeing 3 deer in one spot and two more in another.

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    Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
    Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
    Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit

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    Martin Creek Lake State Park - Bumblebee pollinating some weeds

    Martin Creek Lake State Park

    3.7(23 reviews)
    61.9 mi

    Went camping with my mom and my kids for a weekends trip. We stayed in one of the 2 cabins because…read moremy mom needs her sleeping machine. It was a nice little trip. I took a hike with my little man to see the pine trees lined up and then the next morning took my daughter the short way. The kids loved the lake and my mom loved the fishing. The power plant across the lake lights up pretty but the constant hum coming from it is a bit strange. All and all it was a nice little trip and I'm looking forward to going back. I didn't get a chance to go on the island and I'd really like to go back to do that trail.

    Fairly small park with not much to offer. I was supposed to do a campout here with my hiking group…read morelast year in December, but I was moving. So, after Thanksgiving, I was already in East TX and decided to drive to the park to check it out. Checkin was easy at the ranger headquarters. I went inside to purchase a magnet. Their stickers selection was limited and the designs were unappealing. My first impression with the creek lake that it was very beautiful and reminded me of Lake Catherine State Park in Arkansas. The beach portion doesn't allow dogs, so I just viewed it from the park. There's a total of three trails. I found one, but not the other. I searched high and low to find it, but was unsuccessful. I ended up going on the Island Trail. The view of the power plant was nice. The plant was loud. The Island trail was a smooth hike. The path is covered in pine needles and if you look closely, you can find armadillos, rabbits, and field mice. Now the camping portion was very crowded and the sites were close to each other. I didn't see any private sites. It reminded me of Blanco State Park; where you're just close enough to your neighbors where you can see and hear them. How fun! This park isn't worth coming back to explore. I didn't like it much.

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    Martin Creek Lake State Park - Kids in the lake with the forest in the back

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    The power plant at Martin Creek Lake

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