Lake Murvaul

Public Access Facilities

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Panola County Fresh Water District maintains four improved boat ramps and one fishing pier. Camping, picnic, and restroom facilities are available at some parks. Cabin rentals are also available. For details, choose a point on the map or a name in the chart below.

A: Decker-Hill
B: FM 1971 Bridge
C: Rosie Jones Park
D: Tinkle Park

Decker-Hill Park

• Located at the north end of the dam. From Texas 315 at Clayton, go south on FM 1970 and turn on FM 1234.
• Three concrete boat ramps and public fishing pier
• No boat launch fee; camping fees required
• Open all year, 24 hours a day
• Operated by Panola County Fresh Water District (903) 693-6562

FM 1971 Bridge

• Located uplake at south end of FM 1971 bridge crossing. Take FM 1971 south from Texas 315 near Clayton.
• Two-lane concrete ramp
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Maintained by Panola County Fresh Water District (903) 693-6562

Rosie Jones Park

• Located uplake at north end of FM 1971 bridge crossing. Take FM 1971 south from Texas 315 near Clayton.
• Single-lane concrete ramp
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Maintained by Panola County Fresh Water District (903) 693-6562

Tinkle Park

• Located on the south lake shore. From FM 1970, go west on FM 999 to Panola County Rd 176. Turn right at first road after concrete bridge.
• Two-lane concrete ramp
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Maintained by Panola County Fresh Water District (903) 693-6562