The 8 Best Lakes Near Dallas-Fort Worth

Fishing, boating, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming - if you like water activities, you’ll love the fact that Dallas-Fort Worth is home to nearly 60 lakes and reservoirs. If you happen to live near one of them in a new home community in Dallas — even better. You can enjoy the best in outdoor recreation within minutes of leaving your home. Here are eight of our favorite lakes in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area!

1) Lake Ray Hubbard - Northeast Dallas

One of the largest lakes in north Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard has six parks, three marinas, and four boat ramps. Visitors can fish for striped bass, largemouth bass, channel and blue catfish, and white crappie. Skiing and recreational boating are also allowed. One of the lake's popular attractions is Rockwall Harbor - a waterfront entertainment destination with dining, shopping, live music, and more. 

New home communities near Lake Ray Hubbard:

• Bozman Farms Estates 
• Cloverleaf Crossing Townhomes 
• Heartland
• Heartland Townhomes 
• Creekside Estates 

2) White Rock Lake - East Dallas

A destination for rowers from all over Texas, White Rock Lake has a historical boathouse, dock, camps, and programs that attract athletes of all ages. There are also places to rent kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden sits on the shoreline of the lake and is a peaceful place to spend time.

New home communities near White Rock Lake:

• Cloverleaf Crossing Townhomes 

3) Grapevine Lake - Grapevine

In addition to boating, fishing, kayaking, and water skiing, Grapevine Lake has over 30 miles of trails for hiking and biking, and numerous campgrounds and cabin rentals. For sightseers, Rockledge Park offers beautiful views of the lake.

New home communities near Grapevine Lake:

• Heritage Trails Townhomes

4) Joe Pool Lake - Cedar Hill

Six parks dot the shoreline of Joe Pool Lake and feature boat ramps, swimming beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas, and volleyball courts. Birdwatching is also a popular pastime at this scenic lake near DFW.

New home communities near Joe Pool Lake:

• Mayfield Farms 
• Twin Hills 

5) Lake Tawakoni - West Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni has all the water and outdoor activities you can hope for - boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, camping, and more. There are also a few towns that surround the lake and offer shopping, dining, and more places to stay. For special events like weddings or reunions, the park has a 100-person amphitheater with lighting and electricity.

New home communities near Lake Tawakoni:

• Creekside Estates 
• Waterscape 

6) Lake Arlington - Arlington

Catch a beautiful sunset at Lake Arlington in the evening, or enjoy paddling during the day at this popular lake east of Fort Worth. The lake is also known for its bass fishing and hosts the Arlington Bass Classic — an annual contest that offers cash for individuals and teams that can catch the biggest fish.

New home communities near Lake Arlington:

• Twin Hills 

7) Lewisville Lake - Lewisville

This lake north of Dallas is a crowd pleaser in the summers, and offers six marinas, three restaurants, and 12 parks. If you’re feeling festive, head to Party Cove in the center of the lake, tie your boat to another, and enjoy the sun, water, and good times. 

New home communities near Lewisville Lake:

• Heritage Trails Townhomes 
• Brentwood Place Townhomes 
• The Landing at Providence
• Liberty at Providence 
• ArrowBrooke 

8) Lavon Lake - Collin County

One of the largest lakes in north Texas, this huge recreation area has 16 parks, 244 picnic sites, 238 campsites, and nine boat ramps. There is enough space for everyone to enjoy swimming, camping, fishing, skiing, and recreational boating. One of the standout features of this lake near DFW is the 25-mile Trinity Trail, where horseback riders enjoy the peaceful landscape.

New home communities near Lavon Lake:

• Bozman Farms Estates 
• Waterscape 

If you love being on or near the water, these lakes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area make for a perfect day or weekend getaway. And if water activities are part of your lifestyle, you can live close by in any of these brand new home communities in Dallas or Fort Worth. For more information, please contact us at 866-409-1949.