category : Recreation
Purtis Creek State Recreation Area is a 1,533-acre park that includes the 355-acre Purtis Creek Lake. Following its construction, the reservoir was stocked with Florida largemouth bass, channel catfish, copper-nose bluegills, shad and red-ear sunfish. 50hp boat motor limit and no-wake rules are strictly enforced. Fishing is restricted to catch and release. There are campsites with water and electricity, picnicking, playground, hiking, and rest rooms. Swimming is permitted in the lake and hiking trails are available. Take U.S. 175 northwest about 12 miles. Reservations accepted.

Phone: 800-389-8900

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Athens Scuba Park

With underwater visibility of up to 70 feet, there's no telling what you might see - a sunken tour bus, houseboat, airplane, motorcycles and more. Divers flock to the Athens Scuba Park clear blue waters for recreational certification. The average visibility is 30 to 40 feet. The park also features 1

Athens, TX Scuba Diving

East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society

The 100-acre East Texas Arboretum &

Athens, TX Arboretums

Henderson County Historical Museum

Vintage and antique memorabilia are displayed in the 1896

Athens, TX Museums

Purtis Creek Lake

Purtis Creek State Recreation Area is a 1,533-acre park that includes the 355-acre Purtis Creek Lake. Following its construction, the reservoir was stocked with Florida largemouth bass, channel catfish, copper-nose bluegills, shad and red-ear sunfish. 50

Athens, TX Recreation

Athens Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
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Athens, TX Golf Courses

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Purtis Creek Lake

Purtis Creek State Recreation Area is a 1,533-acre park that includes the 355-acre Purtis Creek Lake. Following its construct...

Bonham Lake

Bonham Lake is a 1,020 acres lake with a Recreation Area on the east side of the lake providing a public boat ramp, handicap ...