Westlake Day Use
8 mi northeast · US Army Corps of Engineers
Westlake features four group shelters on Lewisville Lake, where visitors can spend a day picnicking or boating on the almost 30,000-acre reservoir, just outside the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
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Swimming holes and lakes near Flower Mound
Lakes, rivers and beaches near Flower Mound where swimming is allowed on public land.
8places to swim
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Good to know: Most natural swimming areas have no lifeguard; check water-quality advisories and current conditions before swimming.
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North Holiday Park
34 mi southwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Holiday Park dayuse area (North Holiday Park) is on the west side of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas, accessible from US Hwy 377.
Hackberry Pavilion
36 mi east · US Army Corps of Engineers
Hackberry Pavilion is an excellent place for visitors to spend the day at Lavon Lake, enjoying the beach, picnicking and boating. Recreation Lavon Lake's most common fish include the largemouth bass, white bass, blue catfish and crappie.
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Westlake Day Use
Westlake features four group shelters on Lewisville Lake, where visitors can spend a day picnicking or boating on the almost 30,000-acre reservoir, just outside the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
30 to 75 miles (5)
North Holiday Park
Holiday Park dayuse area (North Holiday Park) is on the west side of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas, accessible from US Hwy 377.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
Hackberry Pavilion
Hackberry Pavilion is an excellent place for visitors to spend the day at Lavon Lake, enjoying the beach, picnicking and boating. Recreation Lavon Lake's most common fish include the largemouth bass, white bass, blue catfish and crappie.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
Mustang
Mustang Park is a spacious dayuse area on the south side of Benbrook Lake in north-central Texas, accessible from WInscott Plover Road. Swimming, picnicking, fishing, boat launching, and wildlife viewing are available.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Swimming
Lakeland Pavilion
Lakeland Pavilion is a pleasant picnic pavilion and large group campground accommodating up to 500 visitors for picnicking, boating and fishing on Lavon Lake.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Water sports
Lavonia
Lavonia Campground is a scenic Texas getaway just beyond the Dallas metropolitan area. Visitors can camp, swim, fish, boat or use the day use area.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
75 miles and farther (2)
Navarro Mills Lake
Navarro Mills Lake holds the state record white crappie at 4lbs 9 ounces.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Water sports
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Paddling
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Flower Mound. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for swimming near Flower Mound?
Westlake Day Use (US Army Corps of Engineers), about 8 miles northeast of Flower Mound as the crow flies. Next are North Holiday Park (34 mi) and Hackberry Pavilion (36 mi).
When is the best time for swimming near Flower Mound?
Based on Flower Mound’s average highs, April–October. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.