| History: Bonham State Park is a 261-acre park located in Fannin County northeast of Dallas. It includes a 65-acre lake, rolling prairies, & woodlands.
Constructed in early 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the land was acquired in 1933 from the City of Bonham & was opened in 1936.
Activities: There is (unsupervised) swimming & fishing in the man-made lake, built in 1935, as well as camping, picnicking, mountain biking, boating (5 mph speed limit).
Area Attractions: Nearby attractions include the Eisenhower State Park, Eisenhower Birthplace & Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Sites. Bonham attractions include Sam Rayburn Memorial Library, named in honor of Sam Rayburn, & the Sam Rayburn Home. Rayburn was a Fannin County native who held the office of U.S. Speaker of the House the longest period thus far. Also, the Fannin County Museum; Fort English Park; & the Fannin County Courthouse are located in Bonham. |
Bonham State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
33.546834, -96.145453
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Campground: Bonham State Park in Bonham Texas *