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Martin Creek Lake State Park

Activities
City	Tatum, Texas
County(ies)	Rusk County
Location	The park may be reached by driving 3.5 miles southwest of Tatum on SH 43, then turning south on CR 2183.
Description	The Martin Creek Lake State Park area has a great history. Visitors near the fishing pier can still see the old Trammel's Trace roadbed, an Indian trail that became a major route for Anglo-American settlers moving into Texas from Arkansas. There are two hiking trails, each approximately one mile in length and one bicycling trail that is 6 miles long. Activities include picnicking, island camping, boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, backpacking and hiking over historic trails that wind through scenic pine and hardwood forests, wildlife observation. Located 20 miles southeast of Longview.
Phone Number	(903) 836-4336
Web Site	Martin Creek Lake State Park, TPWD
Owner	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department