In 1854, John Anderson Penn settled in the rugged cedar-covered hills of southwest Dallas County - an area known as the Cedar Mountains. Today, remnants of the original Penn Farm survive intact in the confines of Cedar Hill State Park, now the most visited state park in Texas.

Cedar Hill State Park, operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, is nearly 2,000 acres of scenic land, classified as an urban nature preserve located on the 7,500 acre Joe Pool Lake. The ruggedness and scenic beauty of the area combined with over 100 miles of shoreline and water based recreation activities on Joe Pool Lake, North Texas’ premiere mountain bike trail, and over 20 miles of hiking trails make the park a major attraction for people from all over.

 Cedar Hill State Park includes:

• Penn Farm Agricultural Historical Center
   
• 355 R/V campsites with amenities
   
• 30 primitive campsites
   
• 23-mile DORBA trail, a premier mountain bike trail maintained in partnership with the Dallas Off-Road Bike Association
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• 26 miles of hiking trails
   
• Over 200 species of birds to watch
   
• Joe Pool Marina
   
• Fishing and Water Sports
   
• Group Picnic Facilities
   
• Bait Shop
   
• Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi)
   
• Educational Programs and Guided Hikes for children and families

For more information on Cedar Hill State Park or to make a camping reservation, check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife website, or their official video on YouTube.