Callender Lake in SouthEast Van Zandt County
Information on Callendar Lake in Southeast Van Zandt County
(See pictures below this section...)
The lake is approximately 380 acres. It is spring fed for
a mostly constant level.
Lake is stocked with black crappie, large mouth black bass. There are also plenty of
catfish, channel, blue cat, and more.
There is also a small lake (25 acres) with no motors allowed.
The main lake allowances are listed below.
Jet Skis: Are they permitted? Yes
Swimming: Can you swim in the lake? Yes
Average water level variance? Constant level lake
Boat Docks: Are they permitted? Yes
Power Boats: Are they permitted? Yes
Nearby cities: Distance to nearby major cities?
Canton (20 min.), Athens (20 min.), Tyler (30min.) Dallas (60 min)
Nearest airport: Tyler
Building restrictions and requirements:
Yes, the two sub-divisions have different restrictions
and requirements.
Callender Lake is a private lake made up of two gated sub-divisions, "Callender
Lake" and "Hickory Hills". The only
way to gain access to the lake is to own property there or be a guest of a property owner.
It is a constant level lake, one of
only a few in Texas. Jet Skis, Power boats, sailing boats, and fishing boats are all
allowed. However because this is a private lake
there is very little traffic. Both sides allow boat docks. The two sub-divisions have
different restrictions and requirements.
Callender Lake side only allows site built homes and has more restrictions than the
Hickory Hills side.
The Callender
Lake side has a community boat ramp, fishing pier, children's park,
and a swim beach with picnic areas and bathrooms.
The Hickory Hills side has the following amenities:
Park with swings and basketball area
Swimming pool
2 beach areas
Boat launch
Public restrooms
Pictures of the Amenities in the Callender Lake Gated Community
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