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Martin Creek Lake State Park

The 5000-acre Martin Creek Lake was constructed to provide cooling water for a lignite-fired electric power generation plant built by the Texas Utilities Generating Company. The park sits on almost 300 acres along the lake.

The park and surrounding area have been inhabited by people since 200 B.C. Anglo American began to settle in the 19th century. Visitors can still see the old roadbed of Trammel's Trace near the fishing pier.

Lake tours are available year round. Other activities include fishing, camping, boating, and other outdoor recreation.

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Location	Tatum Texas 75691
Phone	903-836-4336
Website	http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/martincr/martincr.htm ... Creek Lake State Park 9515 County Road 2181D Tatum, TX 75691-3425 903/836-4336 History: Martin Creek Lake State Park, which consists of 286.9 acres, is located in Rusk County, southeast of Longview. It was deeded to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by the Texas Utilities Generating Company on June 23, 1976, and was opened to the ...