Callender Lake TX
Callender Lake is a 365-acre lake and 18 feet deep. It is in Murchison between Canton, Athens, and Tyler off Hwy 31, 773, and FM 2339 in Van Zandt County. It is considered a constant level lake fed by natural springs and streams. Callender Lake is a fishing and recreation lake, and large boats are not recommended. There are two gated communities—the Callender Lake and Hickory Hills, with different restrictions and requirements. Amenities include a community center, boat storage, boat launch, park, fishing pier, swim beach with picnic tables, and restrooms. This is a mandatory property owners’ association. The lake is controlled by a Joint CLPOIA / HHPOIA Fish and Wildlife Committee. Zip Code area is 75778. For information about the Murchison Independent School District, click here.
Van TX
Van is in southeast Van Zandt county 75 miles east of Dallas and 26 miles northwest of Tyler. Van is a rural farming community that had an oil boom in the 1920's and 1930's. Zip code area is 75790. Zip code area is 75790. For information about the Van Independent School District, click here.