Lakeview RV MH Community

Lake Arlington offers a range of activities, including fishing, boating, golf, walking trails, and a park. Anglers will find plenty of largemouth bass and channel catfish in the lake, while other species such as white bass and crappie are also well-stocked. Just remember that you will need a fishing permit here. The lake is excellent for canoeing or kayaking, and with three public ramps and several rental companies nearby, it's easy to get out on the water. The Lake Arlington Paddling Trail is an almost 11-mile canoeing trail around most of the shoreline, but it can be shortened to 3.9 miles if required. Close to Lake Arlington Dam are two good hiking trails. The Village Creek Historical Area Trail is an Easy 6-mile out and back route that follows a creek for the majority of the path. The trail leads onto the Pioneer Trail, and extends the distance to 11.5 miles, passing several small ponds towards the end of the route. Near the dam at the northern end of the lake is the Richard Simpson Park, a public recreation area with playgrounds for the kids, walking trails, and picnic facilities. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon by the water. A little way southeast of the campground is the larger Cedar Hill State Park on the eastern edge of Joe Pool Lake. Unlike Lake Arlington, swimming is permitted here from the gravel beach, with picnic tables and grills nearby. The 7,500-acre lake is perfect for anglers, with two fishing piers, two public boat ramps, and even a specific fishing area for the kids. As you are in a state park, you don't even need a license to fish from the shore or the pier. For some exercise, try one of the seven marked trails in the park. They vary from easy to challenging and from the short Duck Pond Trail to the 12-mile long Dorba Trail. The three DORBA Trails are three, eight, and 12 miles long, respectively, and were built by mountain bikers for the Dallas Off-Road Biking Association. The trails are open to both hikers and bikers, but you hike counter-clockwise and bike clockwise to avoid accidents.