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Cottonwood Lake
Swimming lake · Alvord, Texas
Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas and other areas.
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas and other areas.
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
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Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas and other areas.
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas and other areas. — NWS Fort Worth TX
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
- No live water-temperature reading for this spot.
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Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cottonwood Lake?
- Cottonwood Lake is a swimming lake in Alvord, Texas.
- Can you swim at Cottonwood Lake?
- Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Montague; Cooke; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas and other areas. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Cottonwood Lake rated?
- Cottonwood Lake in Alvord, Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 34 reviews.
- What amenities does Cottonwood Lake have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Cottonwood Lake include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Soil Conservation Service Site 12 Reservoir, Alvord, TX 76225
Alvord, Texas 76225
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