Atlanta State Park

Atlanta State Park
Location	Cass County, Texas, United States
Nearest city	Atlanta
Coordinates	33°13′55″N 94°14′58″W / 33.23194°N 94.24944°W[1]Coordinates: 33°13′55″N 94°14′58″W / 33.23194°N 94.24944°W[2]
Area	1,475 acres (597 ha)
Established	1954
Visitors	39,940 (in 2007[3])
Governing body	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/atlanta

Atlanta State Park is a state park in northeast Texas in the United States. It is located on Wright Patman Lake in northern Cass County.^[4]

Location

Atlanta State Park is on the south shore of Wright Patman Lake, about 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Atlanta, Texas. This is about 18 miles (29 km) 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 Wright Patman Lake 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 3.8-mile (6.1 km) hiking trail.

References

1. "Atlanta State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
2. "Atlanta State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
3. "Texas State Parks: Natural Economic Assets". Window on State Government. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
4. "Atlanta State Park". Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Retrieved January 7, 2013.