Lake Cypress Springs is 3400 acre spring-fed lake which provides excellent fishing as well as some of the most picturesque scenes of any lake in Northeast Texas. While the lake has very limited visual coverage, black bass, trophy catfish, and crappie are caught regularly, making Lake Cypress the gateway to a fisherman's paradise. Lake Cypress Springs is better known for its water recreational sports including skiing and swimming. Numerous campsites are available, as well as a park with water slides and other swimming attractions for the kids.

Franklin County Water District owns and maintains Lake Cypress Springs. The adjoining property is on a 99 year lease agreement with options to renew the lease for an additional 99 years. The lease fees are per lot on an annual basis.

Cypress Springs Country Club located on beautiful Lake Cypress Springs, with its 9 whole course, driving range and other amenities, offers entertainment for the whole family.

Lake Cypress Springs is located about 7 miles south of Mt. Vernon in the rolling hills and "Piney Woods" area of Northeast Texas. Mt. Vernon is at the 146 exit on I-30, about 100 miles east of Dallas and 80 miles west of Texarkana.

Lake Bob Sandlin, a 9,460-acre reservoir on Big Cypress River, is located 5 miles southwest of Mt. Pleasant; also accessible from Pittsburg, Lake Cypress Springs and Monticello. Lake Bob Sandlin was constructed by and is under the jurisdiction of the Titus County Fresh Water District.

Lake Bob Sandlin provides its best fishing in the spring. Its excellent cover consists of vegetation, stumps, and bushes. Not only are trophy bass available but also crappie make the lake a fisherman's paradise as well.

Highlighting the lake is the beautiful 641-acre state park, which has 1.6 miles of shoreline directly on the main body of the lake. Lake Bob Sandlin is fast becoming a water recreation center for Northeast Texas. Swimming, boating, and skiing are just a few of the water sports enjoyed.