Lake Lewisville is a Texas Favorite because it offers shoreline camping, cruising, food and music, a fun party cove, and places to ski or board. Lake Lewisville is a large (28,980 acres) Corp of Engineers lake with plenty of camping and day use areas.
Typical Day at the Lake
Cruise by some of the big houses on the west end of the lake (just before you get to Pilot Knoll Park), raft up and swim in the party cove at Westlake Park, and then head over to Charlie's or Sneaky Pete's for a drink of your choice, fun crowds, some munchies, and good music on the deck.
For something different, try boat golfing - pack your clubs and Frisbee golf discs and boat over to Stewart Peninsula Golf Course (tie up to their dock and walk about 150 yards to the pro shop). It is a very fun and challenging course. Beach your boat at the west side of Lake Lewisville Park and play the disc golf course (a really fun course that winds through the trees, up and down some hills and along the water, plus dog legs, blind shots, and more).
Try to find some calm water for skiing, tubing, or boarding in one of the coves at the north end of the lake, along the dam, or on the west side of the lake by the Highway 35 bridge.
Other Cool Things To Do
There are quite a few coves for swimming or fishing. You can watch the wind surfers at Lewisville Lake Park. Or for the really adventurous seeking a thrill, go for a powered parachute, parasail, or hot air balloon ride with Flying and Floating Toys. Cruise over to Sneaky Pete's and play or watch volleyball, swim in the pool, and have drinks on the deck.
For a unique, exciting, fun experience, you can charter a 70' beautiful catamaran and sail on Lake Lewisville. Check out Big D Cats for a day, evening, or dinner dance cruise
What If I Don't Have a Boat?
You're missing a lot of fun so go rent a boat or some other water toy from some of the watercraft rental locations on Lewisville - click here to find a listing of each one, what they rent, and a link to their website. Take advantage of some of the day use areas at Oakland Park, Hickory Creek Park, or any of the other parks on the lake - swim, fish, picnic, and play games.
Nearby Activities
There are lots of restaurants, golf, shopping and anything else you need within 20 miles of Lake Lewisville - check out Discover Texas and the Golfing Section of Texas Outside.
Restaurants, Bars, & Music
Sneaky Pete's and Charlies have good food and live music. Both are fun places to spend a few hours eating, sipping a cold one, people watching, and listening to local music.
Wake Boarding & Skiing
Try the far east end near Stewart Creek Park, by the dam, or the far west end by Pilot Knoll Park. Windsurfing is excellent off the point at Lewisville Lake Park.
Fishing
White crappie and white bass provide the most angling activity on Lake Lewisville. Largemouth bass, the most popular fish in Texas, is also popular at Lewisville. Hybrid striped bass have been stocked and provide anglers with another open water sport fish. The blue and channel catfish fisheries are excellent.
Day Use Parks, Camping, Lodges, & Cabins
- Day use areas include: East Hill, Westlake, Copperas Branch, and Harbor Lane
- Read the Texas Outside campground reviews on Hickory Creek and Oakland Park. Others parks with camping include: Stewart's Creek, Eastvale Park, Hidden Cove Park, Little Elm, Willow Grove, Sycamore Bend, Pilot Knoll, and Cottonwood.
- I am not aware of any lodges, cabins, or other rental properties on the lake.
Ramps & Marinas
Gas, ice, and other basics are available at Eagle Point Marina (hiding in the back and down the last row of boat slips on the east side of Sneaky Pete's and past the volleyball courts) and Pier 121 Marina. There are plenty of ramps in the day use parks.
Check-out Lake Lewisville... pack a picnic, rent a boat, go for a walk, or try any of the activities mentioned earlier—you'll be glad you did!
Information provided by Lewisville Visitors Guide, Lake Lewisville Info Center & Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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