Atlanta State Park is a

state park State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the sub-national level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural ...

in northeast Texas in the United States. It is located on

Wright Patman Lake Wright Patman Lake is a reservoir in northeast Texas in the United States. The lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir formed on the Sulphur River in Bowie and Cass counties by Wright Patman Dam. The reservoir provides flood control an ...

in northern Cass County.

Location

Atlanta State Park is on the south shore of Wright Patman Lake, about northwest of Atlanta, Texas. This is about southwest of Texarkana, Texas. The entrance to the park is on highway FM-1154.

History

The state of Texas acquired the land for Atlanta State Park in 1954, under a long-term lease with the Department of the Army. In past centuries, the Caddo Indians settled in this area and worked the land as farmers.

Recreation

Atlanta State Park provides access to

for boating and fishing, and has a sandy beach area for swimming. Picnic and overnight camping areas are available. The park includes a nature trail and a hiking trail.

References

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Atlanta State Park
Protected areas of Cass County, Texas State parks of Texas 1954 establishments in Texas Protected areas established in 1954 {{Texas-protected-area-stub