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    If you are traveling by, why not stop by Shiff Lake. Shiff Lake gets a common amount of yearly precipitation; May is the wettest month with most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. This lake is so wonderful. Camping at Hidden Cove Park is always a splendid experience, and there are magnificent spots to explore along the Elm Fork Nature Preserve Trail. This lake is so wonderful. Dry warm beds await you at Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Plano/The  
   Colony; if you came to camp Thousand Trails LP is a nice spot to do that.
This is a popular place for folks from Dallas -Fort Worth-Arlington, and in case you don’t mind getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on White Rock Creek. During the days of summer at Shiff Lake highs are frequently in the 90's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 70's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's; winter nights come with
 
               lows in the 30's to Shiff Lake. Don't leave Shiff Lake without first going for a hike along the L B Houston Park Nature Trail, and you're probably hooked on lakes, Bright Lake is one of those nearby.
Looking for something in the neighborhood of Shiff Lake? Quisenberry Lake is nearby; going for a hike on the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Trail is always a great adventure. Having a brilliant time at Shiff Lake is painless. Why not spend some time golfing at a close by golf course like Tribute Golf Club, and Shiff Lake Dam is beautiful.
After a long day outdoors Residence Inn Dallas Plano/The Colony is a wonderful site to spend a night or two; Furneaux Creek is a perfect whitewater spot nearby.

 
Residence Inn Dallas Plano/The Colony, The Colony
2 miles away
Experience the brand new Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Plano/The Colony hotel where we have perfected the extended stay experience. This all-suite The Colony, Texas hotel is situated in the heart o...

Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Plano/The Colony, The Colony
2 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Plano/The Colony, Texas hotel offers the relaxing and inspiring experience you are looking for. Ideally located in the heart of The Colony, TX & just 2 miles to Legacy P...

Current weather conditions at Shiff Lake, Denton County, Texas
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Local climate location: DENTON 13 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.05667
Longitude: -96.86833

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These outdoors activities are available near Shiff Lake.
 Hotels Near Shiff Lake:
Residence Inn Dallas Plano/The Colony, The Colony, 2 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Plano/The Colony, The Colony, 2 miles away
Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel, Frisco, 2 miles away
Comfort Suites The Colony, The Colony, 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dallas North Tollway(N.Plano),, Plano, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Shiff Lake:
Thousand Trails LP, Frisco, 5 miles away
Hidden Cove Park, Frisco, 6 miles away
Sandy Lake RV Park, Carrollton, 7 miles away
Lewisville Mobile Home Park, Lewisville, 7 miles away
 Whitewater Near Shiff Lake:
Furneaux Creek, Denton CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class II-III - 2 miles long (Josey Lane to McCoy Road)
White Rock Creek, Dallas CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class II-III - 5.25 miles long (Belt Line Road to US 75)
Spring Creek River, Collin Dallas CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class II(III) - 3 miles long (Renner Road to Jupiter Road)
 Trails Near Shiff Lake:
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Trail, Collin County, 1 miles away
Elm Fork Nature Preserve Trail, Dallas County, 7 miles away
L B Houston Park Nature Trail, Dallas County, 12 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Shiff Lake:
Tribute Golf Club, The Colony, 5 miles away
Coyote Ridge Golf Club, Carrollton, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Shiff Lake:
Quisenberry Lake, Denton CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Bright Lake, Denton CountyCounty, 2 miles away

MORE STUFF NEARBY:

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Trail
Arbor Hills is not even close to hidden cove... Arbor hills is a 250 acre park W/ no camping on the west edge of Plano south of 121 and the Dallas Tollway... It's on Parker..west 1 1/2 miles... It is really pretty though.....

Elm Fork Nature Preserve Trail
Elm Fork Nature Preserve is a respite right outside of the busy city.
Cynthia Padilla, Wildlife Artist http://artinstructor.blogspot.com/...

White Rock Creek
Not a bad run, a little shallow in places though. Take out point requires dragging boat up a steep incline. Also there are lots of man made obstacles to avoid, sever man hole covers protruding from the bottom. There are also 2 manmade water falls that will sneak up on you....

North Lake
I have not been to North Lake Park in several years. Drove there this morning and it is closed and inaccessible. Now researching when and why....

L B Houston Park Nature Trail
11 miles away
Lat and Long doesn't help me nearly as much as a link to a map would or the street address of the trailhead....

Bachman Lake
12 miles away
Fish Stock Report: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/action/stock_bywater.php?WB_code=0036...I fish this lake and wanted to know if they stock this with any type of fish....

Spring Creek River
12 miles away
Take springcreek from jupiter and keep going till it merges with rowlett creek and get out at rowlett rd. This entire stretch of water is best after rainstorms. Some areas have high speed runs and have great rapids. Go prepared you will get wet....

South Lakes Park Trail
19 miles away
South Lakes Park is a large 187 acre City Park with both hard and soft surface trails. Concrete paved trails around lakes 2.37 miles. Soft surface trails in wooded natural area. 85 miles...

Ray Roberts Greenbelt Corridor Trail
19 miles away
january is never dry in texas...Well-maintained gravel surface trail. Popular with hikers, joggers and bicyclists. The trail is typical bottomland forest that is shaded by large cottonwood and elm trees. Very hot during the summer, and the creek is much too muddy to offer relief. Poison Ivy is abundant....

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