Fairfield Lake State Park sits roughly two hours southeast of Dallas-Fort Worth, set along a power plant lake in Freestone County that keeps water temperatures warmer than most Central Texas reservoirs year-round. The park is now permanently closed, but its history as a campground gives useful context for anyone researching camping near Fairfield or looking for comparable destinations in the region.
When it operated, the campground occupied a heavily wooded section of the park, with sites shaded by large trees and separated by enough brush to give reasonable privacy between neighbors. Site quality varied noticeably. Reviewers flagged that some sites had no flat ground suitable for a tent or hammock, while others, like site 005, were well-configured. Sites listed as adjacent to bathrooms were directly beside them, not just nearby. Bugs at dusk were a consistent mention, though campfire smoke helped.
The lake gave campers access to fishing for red drum, bass, catfish, and blue tilapia, though at least one angler noted the tilapia population had grown large enough to crowd out other species. The shoreline was edged with tall cattails and dense vegetation, which meant waterfront views from campsites were limited. A sandy swimming area with a gradual bottom was available. Several miles of hiking trails ran through the park, with good tree cover but limited clearings. Cell signal was essentially absent throughout the campground, with one exception: the top of the hill near the boat ramp picked up a usable signal on some carriers.
One practical note for anyone who camped here: the entrance road ran two to three miles from the park gate to the campsites, which reviewers noted was well-suited for cycling. James S. noted that on clear nights "you can see the Milky Way," and Lily B. found the campground "fabulously quiet" when arriving after a weekend crowd had cleared out.
Campers looking for alternatives in the area can find options at Cedar Grove RV Campground or Hook & Ladder RV Park, both located southwest of the former park near Fairfield.
Description
The land has been sold.
Map & DirectionsFairfield Lake State Park is located in Texas near Fairfield
Directions
The park is six miles northeast of Fairfield off of FM 2570 on FM 3285, adjacent to Fairfield Lake. The park is located just a few miles from Interstate 45, northeast of the city of Fairfield, which is approximately 90 miles south of Dallas/Fort Worth, 150 miles north of Houston, and 60 miles east of Waco.
Address
123 State Park Rd 64
Fairfield, TX 75840
Coordinates
31.76521373 N
96.07329975 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 24 min from Tyler, TX
- 1 hr 26 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 34 min from College Station, TX
