A few U.S. Corp of Engineer Lakes I have visited and found to be relaxing, nice places to visit.
This lake is quite popular, which is likely explained by a number of factors. First, the lake is not far from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. It is a great getaway place for a large metropolitan area. Second, there are a number of nice parks that are located along its shore.
Lynn Creek Park,
Loyd Park, and
Cedar Hill State Park are all nice parks. Third, the lake obviously attracts many boaters and fishermen. There are
two marinas and a number of
boat launches that allow easy access for those that want to get on the lake. Finally, with the size of the lake and the natural areas around it there are also opportunities for many different kinds of recreation besides boating and camping. Swimming, hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching and other wildlife watching, and other activities are all available at Joe Pool Lake.