Cedar Hill State Park

Features for The Naturalist

1200+ acres of rugged limestone hills with pockets of Blackland Prairie along 7,500-acre Joe Pool Lake. Off-road biking/hiking loop maintained by DORBA, with some interpretive signage. Home to over 200 bird species, including the endangered Black-Capped Vireo. Overnight camping, swimming, fishing.

Great for: The Naturalist-In-TrainingThe BirderThe BotanistThe EntomologistThe ForesterThe GeologistThe Outdoor AdventurerThe Wetlander, and The Wildlife Biologist.

Park Information

Highlights

Family fun at Joe Pool Lake with hiking, swimming, developed and primitive campsites, fishing piers, boat ramps. Tour historic Penn Farm Agricultural Center.

Amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Visitor Activity Center
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Unpaved Trails (Hiking & Biking)
  • Water Access/Feature
  • Dog Friendly (On Leash)
  • Family-Friendly Features
  • Scheduled Activities
  • Picnic Tables
  • Entry Fees

Contact

Address: 1570 W. FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Phone: 972.291.3900

Website: Cedar Hill State Park

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March 3, 2024    
7:30 am - 10:30 am
Guided Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow (AT) Sunday, March 3, 2024   7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Join volunteer naturalists on our monthly bird walk. Bring...
Spring Creek Forest Guided Nature Walks (AT) Sundays, March 3, 10, and 17, 2024     1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Times and locations vary; see below.)...
Early Bird Walk with Jack Chiles at Hagerman NWR (AT) Saturday, March 9, 2024   8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Meet at the Visitor Center at...
2nd Saturday Guided Hike at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT) Saturday, March 9, 2024  |  8:30am-10:00am CST Join TRAC for a guided hike led...
3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT) Saturday, March 16, 2024   10:00 AM – 11:30 AM As your guide leads...
April 1, 2024    
7:23 pm - 8:23 pm
Board Meetings are open to all members and to the public. Please contact the Vice President at vicepresident@ntmn.org for meeting details if you want to...
Guided Hike #15 from Amy Martin’s Wild DFW at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center (AT) Tuesday, April 2, 2024 |  9:00am-12:00noon Join Jeff Quayle on walking...
April 3, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Chapter Meeting Placeholder. A further description monthly meeting will appear here as the scheduled meeting draws near. Join us in north Dallas at Dallas College...
Walk & Talk Bird Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT) Saturday, April 6, 2024  |  730am-930am Join us as we go on a...
Community Day Guided Hikes at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT) Saturday, April 6, 2024  |  1 hr each hike, start times: 10am,   11am,   1pm  ...
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park – Guided Walk (AT) Saturday, April 06, 2024  |  10:00am-11:00am  The park guides are Certified Master Naturalists from 3...
Community Day Guided Hikes at the Trinity River Audubon Center (AT) Saturday, April 6, 2024  |  1 hr each hike, start times: 10am,   11am,   1pm  ...
1st Saturday Nature Walk– Friends of LLELA (AT) Saturday, April 06, 2024  |  10am-12noon Animal tracks, deer trails, singing birds, trees with personality – we...
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