The places that don't make you apologize for the kids. Restaurants with crayons that aren't an afterthought, parks with shade and bathrooms, the ice-cream stop with the line on a hot Tuesday.
The Cliffs Resort's on-site restaurant, serving breakfast through dinner with lake views, open to resort guests and outside diners alike.
A state park on the lake's north end with camping, hiking trails through the Palo Pinto Mountains, and a small-boat launch ramp.