Lake Texoma sits on both sides of the Texas-Oklahoma border, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers created it along with the Denison Dam in 1944 to prevent the flooding of the Red River. It is the 12th largest lake in the United States and has over 1,000 miles of shoreline, perfect for swimming, playing on the beach, or enjoying one of the over 700 campsites in the ten campgrounds around the lake.

Lake Texoma is a very popular place to fish, as the natural minerals in the water are the perfect environment for striped bass, which grow as big as 15-20 lbs. Many other species of fish live here also, including crappie and catfish. Around the lake are 25 miles of equestrian trails, hiking trails leading to the bluffs overlooking the lake, boat rentals, concessions, and wildlife refuges that are home to a large variety of birds.

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