Can you swim in Lake Bonham?


Can you swim in Lake Bonham? The lake was created in 1969 by the City of Bonham. There is a double-wide launch ramp for boats, an enclosed heated/cooled event center, an open pavilion for parties, a public beach for swimming and a dock for fishing, a playground for the kids, and many lovely camping spots very reasonably priced.


How deep is Lake Bonham?

Lake Bonham, situated in the Prairies and Lakes region of north Texas, is seven miles south of the Texas/Oklahoma border and five miles slightly northeast of Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. It covers 1,020 acres with 22 miles of shoreline with a maximum depth of 30 feet.


What is the new lake in Bonham?

The 16,641-acre lake will be located northeast of the city of Bonham in Fannin County. Bois d'Arc Lake will meet the water needs and demands for our growing region of 1.8 million people until 2040. Click here to visit their project page to monthly project reports and more.


Is Lake Bonham safe to swim in?

Yes, the Lake Bonham Recreation Area offers plenty of swimming and beach areas.


How much does it cost to go to Bonham State Park?

$4 per person park entry fee in addition to camping fees.


How big is Lake Bonham?

Lake Bonham is a 1,020-acre recreation destination in the Prairies and Lakes Region of northern Texas, just south of the Texas-Oklahoma border in Fannin County. It is located 3 miles northeast of Bonham on Recreation Road 3 off FM 273. The lake was created in 1969 by the City of Bonham.