Lake access and over 300 campsites spread across five loops make Cedar Hill State Park Campground a hub for water-based recreation on Joe Pool Lake. The campground sits within Cedar Hill State Park, offering swimming areas, fishing spots, and boat ramps alongside extensive hiking and mountain biking trails that wind through the park's 1,200 acres of terrain.
Site layouts vary significantly across the different loops, with many featuring concrete pads and full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. Layla D. found her site "on a pretty big slant (four inches off left to right and eight inches front to back)" but noted the pad was "concrete and quite wide." Several reviewers mention lakefront sites and those with water views, though availability depends on lake levels and seasonal flooding. The spacing between sites provides privacy, with natural vegetation creating buffers between neighbors.
Road noise affects sites in the three northern loops due to proximity to FM 1382, though campers report varying tolerance levels. Cell service reaches most areas, with AT&T showing stronger coverage than other carriers according to recent visits. The park includes multiple bathhouses, though maintenance quality fluctuates seasonally. Fire rings and picnic tables come standard, with covered tables at select sites.
Access proves straightforward from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, positioning the campground roughly 30 minutes from downtown Dallas. The park entrance processes vehicles efficiently most times, though Friday evening arrivals may encounter brief waits. Reservations are available and recommended for weekend stays and during peak seasons. "Plus, you have water right at your site," notes Richard, highlighting the convenience for RV campers.
For a different camping experience, campgrounds near Cedar Hill include smaller commercial options with fewer amenities but potentially less crowding.
Description
Relax by the lake, tour an old Texas farm, or explore our rugged limestone hills and rare prairie pockets. Though we’re just a short drive from the DFW Metroplex, it feels like you’re a world away from the city.
Visit Cedar Hill State Park for the day or weekend. Bring your family to hike, bike, picnic, camp, geocache and nature watch. The park sits on the shore of Joe Pool Lake, so you can also swim, fish, and boat or paddle.
Camp at one of 350 developed campsites, all near restrooms with hot showers. All sites have water and electricity; 150 have sewer hookups, too. Several sites are ADA-accessible. Or hike to a primitive campsite, if trails are open.
Primitive Campsites (Hike-in) People per Site: 4 Number of Sites: 30 Campfires are not permitted in the area. Trail continues about 2.25 miles. Chemical toilets Non-reservable
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCedar Hill State Park Campground is located in Texas
Directions
From Dallas: Take I-20 west to FM 1382 exit. Park is located 4.5 miles south on FM 1382. From Austin and Waco: Take I 35W (Ft Worth) and exit on Hwy 67 North at Alvarado. Travel approximately 25 miles to Cedar Hill. Take the FM 1382 exit. The park is located 2 miles West on FM 1382.
Address
1570 W. FM 1382
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Coordinates
32.60926403 N
96.99210355 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/20/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/20/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/20/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 22 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 12 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 25 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 36 min from Tyler, TX





































