Recreation in Athens, Texas
State Parks
Purtis Creek State Park 903-425-2332
14225 FM 316, Eustace, TX 75124
Highlights of Purtis Creek State Park include a 355-acre lake, campsites, canoe and boat rentals, hiking and biking trails, fishing piers, fish cleaning stations, and... more info map
Lakes & Marinas
Lake Athens 903-677-7490
Located at FM 2495 Bridge
Popular 1520-acre impoundment offers boat ramps, a commercial marina, picnic sites, camping area with RV hookups, swimming, and fishing for crappie, ball, and catfish. more info map
Golf
Twin Lakes Golf Course 903-567-112
382 Highway 17, Athens, TX 75103
Nestled on over 7,000 yards, this 18 hole championship golf course features beautiful tree lined fairways, Bermuda grass greens, two scenic lakes, and a practice... more info map
Swimming
Athens Scuba Park 903-675-5762
500 North Murchison Street, Athens, TX 75751
Enjoy scuba diving at this park that features a lake with varying depths from 24 to 35 feet and with up to 70 feet of underwater visibility. Seven carpeted underwater... more info map
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