Cedar Hill State Park (Cedar Hill)

Cedar Hill State Park in Cedar Hill: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Day use $7 per person (ages 13+); children 12 and under free.

Address1570 West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

HoursOpen daily 6am-10pm

PricesDay use $7 per person (ages 13+); children 12 and under free

Price notesEntrance fee per Texas Parks & Wildlife Department information. A Texas State Parks Pass ($70/year) waives entrance fees for the passholder and guests in their vehicle (see Perks).

Age notesTexas Parks & Wildlife pricing: children 12 and under enter free. The park includes the Penn Farm Agricultural History Center, trails, a swimming area and fishing on Joe Pool Lake.

BookingDay-use reservations open one month ahead and are highly recommended for weekends and holidays, when the park often reaches capacity (TPWD guidance); campsites are reservable five months ahead.

Suggested timeAbout 4 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed park-wide - TPWD's official facility page lists the day-use area Pavilion as wheelchair accessible; no park-wide accessibility statement was captured.

ParkingParking at park lots is included with the entrance fee.

AccessibilityTPWD states 'We have assistive chairs for use in the park' and links a dedicated Accessibility Information page. Several of the 350 developed campsites are ADA-accessible; all campsites are near restrooms with hot showers (official TPWD park page).

Family facilitiesThe gravel swimming beach has picnic tables and grills nearby, with a playground and restrooms next to the beach. Fishing: two lighted fishing jetties and a perch pond for kids; no fishing license is needed to fish from shore or a pier in a state park (official TPWD park page).

Official tipsJoe Pool Marina is PERMANENTLY CLOSED - ask at headquarters where to buy bait and supplies nearby. The DORBA trail closes when wet, so call ahead. Families can borrow a Junior Ranger Explorer Pack for kids. The Penn Farm Agricultural History Center is open daily for self-guided tours; call the park to arrange a guided tour (official TPWD park page).

Seasonal notesThe county is under an emerald ash borer quarantine - movement of firewood is restricted, so buy firewood where you burn it. TPWD also notes Argentine ants (an exotic invasive species that does not sting) are present in the park (official TPWD park page).

Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Cedar Hill State Park — Cedar Hill, Texas