Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a 40-acre flood prevention reservoir in the Lyndon B. Johnson National Forest that was constructed by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Fishing and duck hunting opportunities abound.
General Information
Directions: From Decatur, follow FM 730 north 10 miles to CR 2461, turn left and at the fork; turn right on CR 2560, proceed 3 miles and turn left on FS Road 900. Cottonwood Lake is on the right at ½ mile.
Open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
36 CFR 261.17
(j) Bringing in or possessing an animal, other than a seeing eye dog, unless it is crated, caged, or upon a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. (k) Bringing in or possessing in a swimming area an animal, other than a seeing eye dog
Address: 1400 US HWY 81/287 Decatur, TX 76234
Phone: (940) 627-5475
Hours: This office is temporarily unable to offer the sale of passes or maps. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
From Decatur, follow FM 730 north 10 miles to CR 2461, turn left and at the fork; turn right on CR 2560, proceed 3 miles and turn left on FS Road 900. Cottonwood Lake is on the right at ½ mile.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
