Cottonwood Lake: (940) 627-5475
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. Open Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (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.
Recreation Opportunities
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Fishing - Lake & Pond