Fairfield Lake State Park
123 State Park Road 64
Fairfield, TX 75840
Website Link: Fairfield Lake State Park
Campground Map: Park Map
Trails Map: Trails Map
Types of Sites: 93 Electric, 33 Water, 10 Primitive (Hike In)
Favorite Sites: 122, 118, 93
Elevation: 461 Ft
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History & Interesting Facts
Fairfield Lake State Park is located in Freestone County Texas and hugs the shoreline of Fairfield Lake. The park was opened to the public in 1976. The lake was created when Texas Utilities built a damn. The lake is 2400 acres and the park itself is 1460 acres.
Things to Do...
The big draw to Fairfield Lake State Park is the lake itself. It is a 2400 acre private lake that is home to largemouth bass, perch, and catfish.
- Boating & Water Sports
- Jet Skiing
- Water Skiing
- Kayak and Paddling (bring your own or rent from park (first come first serve)
- Fishing
- bass, catfish, perch, blue gill
- fish from boat or fishing piers
- Swimming
- swim at own risk
- designated swimming area with sandy shore
- Horseback Riding
- Big Brown Primitive Camping Trail
- bring your own horse
- 15 miles of equestrian trails
- Hike & Bike Trails
- Birdwatching Trail – 0.7 miles
- Dockery Trail – 5.3 miles
- Nature Trail – 2.0 miles
- Scenic Loop – 0.4 miles
Campground Facilities
01.
Restrooms & Showers
The restrooms here were all very clean and well stocked. There is also a large fan in the upper corner to help circulate air.
- 1 at HQ
- 2 at Boat Ramp and Group Hall
- 1 at Springfield Campground (with Showers)
- 1 at Post Oak Campground (with Showers)
- 2 at Cooks Ferry Campground (1 with Showers)
02.
Dumpstations
There is only 1 dump station available at this park. Honestly, there should be at least one more to accomodate the fact that there are no full hookups in this park. The line to dump at the end of a weekend is usually about 8 RV's and can take up to 1.5 hours.
03.
Boat Ramps
There are 2 boat ramp locations at Fairfield Lake. One is located near the campground loops and the other is located closer to the group dining hall. There is adequate parking at each ramp for boat trailers to reside.
04.
Fishing Pier & Cleaning Stations
There are 2 fishing piers and 3 cleaning stations available. The fishing piers are both located near the group dining hall area. 2 of the cleaning stations are located near both fishing piers and 1 is located at the boat ramp near the campground loops.
05.
Swimming Areas
Fairfield Lake State Park has 1 designated swimming area that is located away from the campground areas and closer to the dining hall and fishing pier.
06.
Playgrounds
There is 1 playground and 1 volleyball court at Fairfield Lake State Park. The playground is located at the North entrance to Cooks Ferry campground and the volleyball court is adjacent to that.
07.
Group Hall with Kitchen
Cost is $100 per day and no cookware or utensils are provided. It has a view of the lake and can hold up to 60 people.
- Equipment Provided
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Refridgerator/Freezer
- Sink
- Tables and Chairs
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Bathrooms
- Water
- Electricity
08.
Outdoor Ampitheater
The amphitheater is located near the Springfield camping loop and can accomodate up to 50 people. There is electricity available as well for screen projectors or audio equipment. A screen is also provided in front of the seating area.
Campsite Description
Available at the campsites…
- lantern pole
- fire ring with adjustable grill grate
- Stand up Grill (Springfield Only)
- picnic table on concrete pad
- tent pad
- water
- electric hookups (Cooks Ferry and Post Oak)
The campsites in this park are surrounded by trees and plenty of shade. There are about a dozen in each loop that have a great view of the lake. The RV campsites vary between back ins and pull throughs. There are a good amount of campsites that are split level, meaning that there are steps leading up to the campfire and picnic area. Keep that in mind when picking a site depending on who you will be camping with and whether or not you want to be climbing steps.
Primitive HIke-In Sites:
- 3 miles minimum hike-in
- Pack in – Pack out
- Bring Your Own Water
- Fire Ring
- Restrooms Nearby
- Closed December – February
Nearby Attractions...
- Navarro College
- located in nearby Corsicana, TX (42 miles away)
- Texas State Railroad
- Ride the historic 25 mile railroad between Palestine and Rusk.
- Stewards Mill
- Established in 1849
- 7 miles North of Fairfield
Wildlife & Nature...
Fairfield Lake State Park is home to several interesting wildlife. Bald Eagles can be seen in the months of November through February. Ospreys are also prevalent year-round.
Wildlife to look for:
- Bald Eagles (Nov – Feb)
- Osprey
- Armadillo
- White-Tailed Deer
Plants to discover:
- Elm trees
- Dogwood
- Oaks
Things to Note...
- The campgrounds are located 3 miles from the entrance to the park. Keep this in mind when leaving to go into town, as it will take you a bit longer.
- There is little to NO cell phone coverage available inside the park.
