The area surrounding Mount Pleasant is known for good hunting and the fishing. Four lakes within twenty minutes of Mount Pleasant offer 17,000 acres of water fun. Known as the "Bass Capital of Texas", Mount Pleasant is home to some of the best fishing and water recreation anywhere. Lake Bob Sandlin features the 641 acre Bob Sandlin State Park, which opened in 1987. The Park's camping facilities range from cabins and screened shelters to primitive camping spots. Titus County Park, at Lake Monticello, provides camping and restroom facilities and camping is also available at the Titus County Fresh Water District Park.

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park: A 641-acre state park 5 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant. The park offers 4.2 miles Hiking and Biking Trails, Lighted Fishing Pier, Fish Cleaning Station, Picnic Area, Playground, Group Pavilion, Swimming Area with Diving Platform and Double Boat Ramp. Camping facilities include 66 water/electric campsites, 9 premium (lakeside) water/electric sites, 12 screen shelters and 8 mini-cabins. Restrooms with showers are located near the campsites. All sites have a picnic table, pedestal grill. The mini-cabins are equipped with heating/air conditioning and 2 sets of bunk beds that sleep up to 5 (no indoor plumbing, bring your own linens). Also, available - primitive hiking and camping.

Telephone Reservations: 1 (512) 389-8900 * Fax Reservations: 1 (512) 389-8959
Internet Reservations: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Email Reservations: e-mail.reservations@tpwd.state.tx.us
Park Information: 1-800-792-1112 or 903-572-5531
Lake Info & Fishing Report: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fish/infish/lakes/bsandlin/lake_id.htm

Lake Monticello: This 2,000 acre cooling reservoir for TXU's Monticello Stream Electric Station produces more bass per acre than any lake in the state of Texas.

Lake Welsh: This cooling reservoir draws most of its trophy bass fishermen during cold winter months.

Town Lake: A recreational park located at 2508 N. Jefferson and features picnic tables/grills and two boat ramps.

Recreation:
Mount Pleasant offers an abundance of activities and outstanding public facilities that enhance the local quality of life. The city's parks are equipped with playground equipment, picnic areas, fishing piers, tennis courts, swimming pool and a little league baseball complex.

City Parks:
Caldwell Park - Van Buren & W. 2nd Street
Dellwood Park - 726 E. Ferguson Road
Edwards Park - 1304 N. Edwards
Fair Park - 1802 N. Jefferson
Heritage Park 1713 N. Edwards
R.L. Jurney Park - 1216 E. 8th Street
Keith Park - Gibson Avenue & W. 5th Street
Oaklawn Park - 1103 Searcy Avenue
Town Lake - 2508 N. Jefferson