Lake Texoma swim beaches
Sourced below, last checked November 4, 2026. Confirm with the USACE Lake Texoma office at 903-465-4990 before you go.
Lake Texoma, on the Texas and Oklahoma line, is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Its listed day-use swim areas are East and West Burns Run (Oklahoma side), Eisenhower State Park (Texas side) and Lake Texoma State Park (Oklahoma). Corps day use is $5 per vehicle; Eisenhower charges $5 per adult.
| Manager | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District [1] |
|---|---|
| Swim areas listed | East Burns Run, West Burns Run, Eisenhower SP, Lake Texoma SP [2] |
| Corps day-use fee | $5 per vehicle, $2 walk-in, free under 16; $40 annual day-use pass [3] |
| Federal passes | America the Beautiful passes cover Corps day-use fees [3] |
| How to pay | Recreation.gov kiosk or Pay.gov [3] |
| Beach openings | Each project decides when its swim beaches open [4] |
| Eisenhower SP entry | $5 adult; open 8 am to 4:30 pm [5] |
| Eisenhower swimming | Allowed along the shoreline [5] |
| Lifeguards in Texas state parks | None; swim only in designated areas [9] |
| Eisenhower access | Use Exit 72 because of construction; Fossil Ridge pier closed [6] |
| Lake level | 100% full on Nov 4, 2026 [7] |
| Burns Run West season | A secondary site says it closes Oct 1 to Mar 31: not confirmed, check with the USACE Lake Texoma office at 903-465-4990. |
| Corps office | 351 Corps Rd, Denison, TX 75020; 903-465-4990 [1] |
Texas side or Oklahoma side
From Dallas the quickest beach is usually Eisenhower State Park near Denison, a TPWD park with its own fee and hours; it lets you swim along the shoreline. The Corps beaches at Burns Run are across the line in Oklahoma and use the federal per-car charge.
Algae on Texoma
TPWD's fishing page for Texoma [8] warns that blue-green algae blooms happen from time to time and tells visitors to check Corps advisories before swimming. The same TPWD page describes Texoma as a Red River impoundment of about 74,686 acres with a maximum depth near 100 feet, with zebra mussels present, so clean, drain and dry any boat or float before moving to another lake. [8]
Water data
- Water Data for Texas (TWDB): Lake Texoma: 617.21 ft, 100.0% full on 2026-11-04 (captured when this page was built).
Readings show flow or level, not water safety.
More lake beaches near the Metroplex are on lake beaches near Dallas. For the Oklahoma side see the Oklahoma hub.
Common questions
Where can you swim at Lake Texoma?
The Corps lists East and West Burns Run, Eisenhower State Park and Lake Texoma State Park as day-use swim areas.
How much does it cost to swim at Lake Texoma?
Corps day-use areas charge $5 per vehicle or $2 walk-in. Eisenhower State Park charges $5 per adult.
Is there algae at Lake Texoma?
Blue-green algae blooms occur at times. Check the Corps for current advisories before you swim or let a dog in.
Sources
- USACE Tulsa District: Lake Texoma. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- USACE Tulsa District: Lake Texoma recreation. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- USACE Tulsa District: Camping and day-use fees. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- USACE Tulsa District: Park and campground closures. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- TPWD: Eisenhower State Park. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- TPWD: Eisenhower park alerts. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- Water Data for Texas: Lake Texoma. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- TPWD: Fishing Lake Texoma. Last checked November 4, 2026.
- TPWD: State park rules. Last checked November 4, 2026.