Thousand Trails Lake Tawakoni

PARK GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERS & GUESTS

These guidelines are designed to maintain the integrity of the preserve as well as to ensure a pleasant and safe experience for all members and guests. All persons entering the property must register at the Ranger Station.

General Guidelines

• Call Ahead for information on Lake Levels.

• Quiet time is observed between 11 pm to 7 am. Arrivals after 10 pm will be directed to a designated area until the next morning.

• “Day Use” entitles the guest use of the property and its amenities between the hours of 7 am to 10 pm

• All sites and amenities including picnic tables and firepits are first come first serve. Please refrain from “saving”. We request that if you move any picnic tables or fire pits that you place them back in their original location when you depart.

• All facilities, cabins, bath houses and common areas are non-smoking.

• Members are responsible for informing their family and guests of the rules and guidelines.

• Adult supervision is required for the use of the playground, mini golf and swimming pool for all children under the age of 14.

• LAKE SWIMMING AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO LIFE GUARD ON DUTY.

• Please do not remove any entertainment items from the activity center. We want to ensure all members and guests are able to fully enjoy the amenities we provide. These include items such as games, toys, books, balls, and/or golf clubs, etc.

• Please do not attach any items to trees, bushes, standpipes or buildings.

• RVs cannot be left unattended overnight on property.

Check In

• Members must present their picture ID and TT membership card at time of check in.

• Arrivals after 10 pm will be directed to a designated area until the next morning.

Mail

• USPS mail is not accepted at the property. USPS mail may be sent to the local post office via General Delivery for pick up.

• UPS, FEDEX and other private delivery services are accepted for members at the property office during regular business hours. Please ask a ranger for the current fee per package.

Vehicles and Parking

• All vehicles must be operated by a licensed driver, this includes golf carts, cars, trucks, etc. Golf Cart permit is required.

• The speed limit is 5 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.

• Please stay on the roads. We request that you do not drive on the grass or through unoccupied sites.

• Only 2 vehicles are allowed per site or cabin. All others are asked to park in overflow parking. Please do not park on the grass, unoccupied sites, common areas, and/or streets.

• Boats and trailers should be parked in the designated areas. They are not allowed to be parked on sites. Please contact a ranger for the location of the designated areas.

• Please do not perform any mechanical work on vehicles on-site, this includes changing fluids or making repairs.

• Off-road vehicles are not allowed on the preserve.

Pool

and Hot Tub

• ALL SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO LIFE GUARD ON DUTY.

• Please follow the posted pool and hot tub rules.

• Hot Tub users must be fifteen years or older. Fourteen and under must have adult supervision.

Fires

• Fires are permitted with the use of a fire ring.

• Any ash or coals must be completely cooled before disposal. Hot ash and coals can start a fire and endanger lives and the preserve.

• BBQ grills must have a lid to reduce the chances of a fire.

Pets

• Please have all pets on a leash (10 ft. max) at all times.

• Please pick up after your pets.

• Pets are not allowed in the buildings or pool.

Trash and Wastewater

• Please dispose of all trash (including cigarette butts) in the proper trash receptacles located throughout the park.

• Dump stations are provided. Please do not drain grey or black water on the ground as this is a safety hazard.

Cabin Rentals

• Check In is 4 pm. Check out is 11 am. The time of check out is determined when the keys are returned to the ranger station. If check out is after 11 am, an additional day rental may be assessed.

• Deposits will be returned after the cabin is inspected for cleaning and damages. Please refer to the rental guide for expected cabin cleanliness at time of check out.

CONTACT NUMBERS EMERGENCY:

Call 911 or the Ranger Station, (903) 598-2260, if non-life-threatening emergency.

FIRST AID:

At the Ranger Station or Activity Center Office.

HOSPITAL:

Hunt Regional Medical Center

4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd E, Greenville, TX 75401 (903) 408-5000

SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION

This property does not have designated storm shelters. Use of any building or common area as shelter is done so at your own risk. Refer to the Department of Homeland Security or Ready.gov for information.

Helpful hints for enduring Texas Spring Storms:

1. Never leave your awnings down when you leave the Campground.

2. Don’t leave your awnings down overnight. You might have to get out in bad weather during the night.

We are located in RAINS County, TX. Please refer to the county map at left to determine our relationship to storm warnings in nearby counties.

AREA CHURCHES

Assembly of God Parsonage Emory ..............................................

473-4046 Bull Creek Cowboy Church, Lone Oak 903-662-9577

of the Lake .......................................... 560-0144 Christ Memorial Baptist Church, Quinlan 356-2643 Clark’s Chapel of God, Flats............................ 598-2863

Emory Church of Christ 473-2658 Emory United Methodist ................................. 473-2411 Episcopal St. Mark CME, Point 873-8112

MILEAGE CHART

Colorado

...................... 339 Emory, TX 10

Wills Point, TX 17 Quinlan, TX 18 Edgewood, TX ........ 18 Canton, TX .............. 28 Greenville, TX 28 Tyler, TX 58 Dallas, TX 62

598-3220

POSTAL SERVICES

TAWAKONI

1246 Rains County Road 1470

LEGEN D

30 Amp Water/Electric Site

50 Amp Water/Electric Site

30 Amp Water/Electric/Sewer Site

50 Amp Water/Electric/Sewer Site

Cabin

Lodge

Bathhouse

Boat Launch

Dump Station

Dumpster

Handicap

Hiking Trail

Laundry

Parking

Ranger Station

Activity Center

RV/Boat Storage

Shower

Welcome Center/Office

Wet Storage

Baseball/Softball

Cabana Fishing

9-Hole Disc Golf Course

Horseshoes

Mini Golf Course Pavilion

Playground

LAKE TAWAKONI

Lake Tawakoni and its 200 miles of shoreline is located approximately 50 miles east of Dallas and 32 miles south of Greenville. The reservoir’s primary purpose is to provide water for the surrounding communities and the City of Dallas. Additionally, the lake provides recreation for much of central and northeast Texas. Fishing for catfish is the lake specialty. The predominant fish species are catfish, striped and hybrid striped bass, white bass, crappie and largemouth bass.

In 2001, West Tawakoni, located at the west end of the 2-mile Bridge, was awarded the distinction of being the Catfish Capital of Texas by the Texas State Legislature. In 1995, The Texas Legislature declared Wills Point the Bluebird Capital of Texas. The National Audubon Society determined that the community has hosted more bluebirds than any other area in Texas.

Lake Tawakoni is still a virtually undiscovered lake in Texas. It is clean and uncrowded, its size making it ideal for recreational water sports, and Thousand Trails Lake Tawakoni RV Campground is the perfect place to camp while you enjoy the area.