Eisenhower State Park is named after former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower who was born in Denison, Texas. The park was opened in 1958.
Location
50 Park Road 20 Denison, Texas 75020
Cost
The entry fee for Eisenhower State Park is $5 per person over the age of 13. There is free admission for people ages 12 and under.
There are additional fees for overnight stays which vary depending on the type of lodging or campsite.
To save money when visiting Eisenhower State Park, I recommend looking at a Texas State Parks Pass. The pass costs $70 a year. The benefit of the pass is that it allows the pass holder, and any passengers in their vehicle to enter the park without paying the day use fee.
Reservations
Reservations can be made in advance online. Reservations can be made for campsites or for day use. Reservations should be made as soon as you know your plans.
This is a popular park that often reaches capacity, even for day use. If you do not have a reservation you may be turned away at the gate.
Staying at Eisenhower State Park
Campsites
Campsites with water are $15 per night. They have a picnic table, tent pad, lantern post and fire ring with a grill. There is water and a restroom in the vicinity.
Full hookup campsites are $23 per night. They have a picnic table, a lantern post, and a fire ring with a grill. They have hookups for water, sewer, and electric. There are restrooms in the vicinity.
Cabins
There is one cabin available, and it is $55 per night. The cabin has electricity and a window AC unit. The cabin has a picnic table and fire ring, and bunk beds. The water spigot is outside, and there is no bathroom attached to the cabin. Restrooms are in the vicinity, and you must bring your own linens. Pets are not allowed.
Group Facilities
There is a large dining hall with kitchen available for $200 per day. There is also a pavilion and and an amphitheater.
Restrooms in Eisenhower State Park
There are bathrooms provided throughout the park. Restrooms in the camping loops have showers.
Hiking Trails
There are six trails in the park. The longest trail in the park is Ike’s Hike and Bike Trail.
What is there to do at Eisenhower State Park?
You can fish in Lake Texoma. Fishing licenses are not required for fishing from the shores of a state park. The lake is 80 acres and has a fishing pier.
Swimming is allowed in Lake Texoma in the swimming area.
Kayaks and canoes are available to rent in the park from the Eisenhower Yacht Club.
Try you hand at nature photography.
Have a picnic, and enjoy the playgrounds.
Dogs at Eisenhower State Park
Eisenhower State Park allows dogs into the park. Dogs must be on a leash in public areas of the park including on hiking trails. Owners must clean up after their dogs.
Dogs are not allowed inside any of the buildings, including cabins and bathrooms.
Dogs are not allowed in the swimming area.
What to do near Eisenhower State Park
Denison, Texas
Denison, Texas is a Main Street community with a population of 25,000 people. Visit the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site where the former president was born. The Grayson County Frontier Village and Museum with a frontier village with historic buildings.
Sherman, Texas
Sherman, Texas has a population of 36,000 people. It has lots of nice shops and restaurants.