This place is surely one of the best spots on the lake from where to watch a beautiful Texas sunset. A wooden t-shaped fishing pier, located directly across the road from the recreation building pictured here, is a favorite with anglers hoping to catch a big fish. Frequently, their bait is stolen by turtles which abound in the bay, located at the mouth of Dixon Branch Creek, a sheltered inlet favored by ducks, geese, pelicans and other waterfowl. Not surprisingly, this is also a favorite spot for feeding birds. Children seem to especially enjoy tossing scraps of stale bread to the hungry waterfowl.

Originally called Dixon's Bay, this section of the park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps using plans drawn by M. A. Burke and Hubert Barry. Burke designed both the recreation building seen here and the caretaker's cottage that stands immediately behind it. Both buildings were constructed in 1937. The following year, a T-head pier was added. The one that is there now is probably not the original but occupies the same spot.