Located on 1475 acres a few miles southwest of Texarkana, Atlanta State Park was acquired by the state of Texas in 1954. Caddo Indians, the most culturally advanced tribe in Texas, once made this area their home. Excavations conducted by the Smithsonian Institution produced many graves and artifacts, and archaeologists found evidence of a house pattern with post molds still intact. The park offers swimming in a designated sandy beach area on Wright Patman Lake. Other activities include walking, nature study, hiking, camping, and picnicking. Bicycling is popular along the hilly park and area roads.
Location:
RR 1 Box 116, Atlanta Texas 75551
Telephone
903-796-6476
Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(Atlanta) Atlanta State Park
(Mount Pleasant) Bob Sandlin State Park
(Karnack) Caddo Lake State Park
(Daingerfield) Daingerfield State Park
(Pittsburg) Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
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12/05 Coming to The Atlanta area
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
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