Sheldon Lake State Park map & trails
Official Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) maps for Sheldon Lake, a Texas state park. Toggle between the park overview map and trails map for hiking, camping, and lake access. Visit the official park page for entrance fees, passes, and reservations. Browse all Texas state parks.
- Type:
- State Park
- Region:
- East Texas
- Coordinates:
- 29.8575, -95.1600
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Trails at Sheldon Lake
Sheldon Lake has about 2.4 mi of TPWD-mapped trails across 17 named routes, used for hiking and biking. Order matches the live map trail list — typical visitor favorites first. Trail colors match the map. Distances come from official Texas Parks and Wildlife trail geometry. Conditions and closures can change, so confirm on the park page before you go.
- Mapped miles:
- 2.4 mi
- Named trails:
- 17
- Uses:
- Hiking and biking
- Pond Loop Trail0.6 mi · Hiking
Pond Loop Trail is a 0.6-mile hiking loop at Sheldon Lake. It stays near a lake or pond. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.
- Prairie Trail0.5 mi · Hiking
Prairie Trail is a 0.5-mile hiking trail at Sheldon Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Swamp Rabbit Trail0.4 mi · Hiking
Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 0.4-mile hiking trail at Sheldon Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Wetland Loop0.3 mi · Hiking
Wetland Loop is a 0.3-mile hiking loop at Sheldon Lake. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.
- Bent Pine Trail0.2 mi · Hiking
Bent Pine Trail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Sheldon Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Loop 1< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Loop 1 is a short hiking loop at Sheldon Lake. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.
- Loop 2< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Loop 2 is a short hiking loop at Sheldon Lake. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.
- Aquatic Lab 1< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Aquatic Lab 1 is a short hiking trail at Sheldon Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Aquatic Lab 2< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Aquatic Lab 2 is a short hiking trail at Sheldon Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Armadillo Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Armadillo Trail is a short hiking trail at Sheldon Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Fishing Deck< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Fishing Deck is a short hiking trail at Sheldon Lake. It leads toward fishing access.
- Heron Plaza Path< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Heron Plaza Path is a short hiking path at Sheldon Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Kinglet Trail< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Kinglet Trail is a short hiking trail at Sheldon Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Pavilion Path< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Pavilion Path is a short hiking path at Sheldon Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Pond Center Path< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Pond Center Path is a short hiking path at Sheldon Lake. It stays near a lake or pond.
- Pond Crossing< 0.1 mi · Hiking
Pond Crossing is a short hiking trail at Sheldon Lake. It stays near a lake or pond.
- Observation Tower Path< 0.1 mi · Hiking/Biking
Observation Tower Path is a short hiking and biking path at Sheldon Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
Sheldon Lake — frequently asked questions
Where can I find the official map for Sheldon Lake?
This page links to official TPWD park and trails PDF maps for Sheldon Lake, a Texas state park. Use the map toggle above to view the park overview and trails, then download the PDF for hiking, camping, and lake or trail access.
Do I need a reservation or pass to visit Sheldon Lake?
Most Texas state parks charge a day-use entrance fee and can fill up on busy weekends and holidays, so reserving ahead is recommended. Confirm current entrance fees, hours, and reservation requirements for Sheldon Lake on the official TPWD park website linked on this page.
What can I do at Sheldon Lake?
Sheldon Lake is a Texas state park managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD). Activities vary by season and water levels — check the park and trails maps here for trailheads and access points, and the official TPWD page for current conditions and closures.
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