Discover Rockwall
26 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
2055 Summer Lee Drive
A quiet suburban streetscape in Rockwall—rows of modern homes, manicured yards and street scenes that work for lifestyle, real-estate or practice compositions. Visit around sunrise or golden hour for warm façades and long shadows; blue hour highlights porch and street lights for moody shots. Public curbside access only—respect private property and posted signs. Weekday mornings are calm; parking is on-street. A short drive reaches Lake Ray Hubbard and Rockwall Harbor for waterscape options.
The Scott Self Lighthouse at the Harbor
Small decorative lighthouse on Rockwall Harbor pier offering classic waterfront compositions: lighthouse against Lake Ray Hubbard, reflections, boardwalk leading lines and nearby marina boats. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and calm water. Easily accessible from harbor park with free parking nearby; wheelchair‑friendly promenades. No entry required—stay on public piers and respect private docks. Evenings offer colorful sunsets and city lights across the lake.
Harry Myers Park East Pavilion
Small lakeside park with an open east pavilion, playground, rolling hills and a loop trail around a pond — great for reflections, family lifestyle shots, and tranquil landscape frames. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and mirror-like water; weekday mornings are quiet. Easily accessible off E Washington St with free parking; no entry fee. Expect families and local anglers; bring water and insect repellent in warmer months.
Harry Myers Park
Small, well‑maintained city park with ponds, a fountain, tree‑lined trails, playgrounds and shaded pavilions — great for golden‑hour reflections, intimate nature shots, family lifestyle scenes and quiet landscape compositions. Easy access, free parking, paved paths and restroom facilities. Visit at sunrise or just before sunset for warm light and calm water; weekdays/early mornings avoid families and dog traffic.
Lake Pointe Viewpoint
A roadside viewpoint on the Hwy 66 bridge overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard with broad water reflections, distant Dallas skyline hints, and bridge rail leading lines. Best at sunrise or golden-hour sunset for warm light and glassy water; dramatic storm fronts also photograph well. Easily accessible with street parking at Lakeview Pkwy and short walk onto viewing areas; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quieter; light wind produces better reflections. Seasonal bird activity adds interest.
Shores Park
Small lakeside park on Lake Ray Hubbard with a long pier, boardwalk, shoreline views, sailboats and suburban skyline — ideal for reflections, sunset colours, and intimate landscape compositions. Easy access with free parking on Shores Blvd, paved paths and ADA-friendly areas. Visit at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and calm water; weekdays and early mornings minimize crowds. No entry fee; popular with local walkers and anglers.
Pettinger Nature Preserve
Small lakeside preserve with marsh boardwalks, oak/shrub-lined trails and seasonal wildflowers — good for birding, intimate landscapes and waterscape reflections on nearby Lake Ray Hubbard. Visit at golden hour or early morning for soft light and active wildlife; weekdays reduce crowds. Easy dirt trails and a short boardwalk are wheelchair-friendly in parts; free parking at the Quail Run lot. No entry fee; bring bug spray in warmer months.
Rockwall Lake
Rockwall Lake offers calm water reflections, a pedestrian pier, shoreline parks and a nearby downtown skyline — ideal for golden-hour lakescapes, sunset color, and city-light reflections. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm side-light and mirror reflections; weekday mornings are quieter. Easy public access with parking at the lakefront parks and paved walking trails; no special permits for casual photography. Expect seasonal events and anglers; check weather for wind which affects reflections.
Sabine Creek Ranch
A working ranch-camp with open pastures, horses, a chapel/retreat complex, cabins and RV sites—good for pastoral landscapes, equestrian/action shots, and intimate documentary images of retreats and events (notably 4th of July fireworks). Best light is golden hour at sunrise/sunset over fields; weekday mornings are quiet for unobstructed compositions. Property is private—ask management for access or permission for events. Parking and RV hookups available; expect gravel lots and easy walking to st
Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum
Small heritage museum in restored 1850s homes showcasing period rooms, artifacts, a slice of the local ‘rock wall’, a 9/11 memorial, and shaded creek/grounds. Best on weekday mornings for quiet interiors; golden hour soft light suits exterior house details. Limited hours/entry — check schedule; free parking nearby. Friendly docents offer hands-on props and historical context that enrich detail shots.
The Harbor Rockwall Great Wishing Fountain
A sculpted wishing fountain centered in a man-made pond at The Harbor Rockwall — great for reflecting-shot compositions, nighttime illuminations and casual waterfront portraits. Open late (Harbor common areas often accessible until ~1am), no entry fee; busy evenings and weekends but quieter weekday mornings or late nights. Limited parking near the plaza; arrive early for close spots. Accessible paths and nearby restaurants make it an easy stop for golden hour or after-dinner night photography.
Emerald Bay Park
Small community park on the Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline with a pier, grassy banks, walking trails and tree-lined vistas — strong for reflections, sunset silhouettes and intimate nature scenes. Visit at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and calm water; weekdays and early mornings have fewer dog-walkers and anglers. Parking is available at the lot off Emerald Bay Dr; no entry fee. Summer midday light is harsh; spring and fall offer greener foliage and migratory birds.
Lofland Park
Small waterfront park on the Rockwall shoreline ideal for lake reflections, piers, shoreline compositions and open-sky sunset/sunrise shots. Easy street parking on Kernodle St, no entry fee, wheelchair-accessible paths in parts. Best at golden hour for warm light and glassy water; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. Seasonal foliage and passing boats add dynamic elements.
The Trails at Squabble Creek
Small network of wooded trails and creek-side boardwalks offering intimate nature scenes — reflections, fallen logs, tall oaks and seasonal wildflowers. Best at golden hour and after rain for richer colors and flowing water. Easy roadside parking at the trailhead (no fee), mostly flat and stroller-friendly; expect mosquitoes in summer. Weekday mornings are quiet; winter light opens longer sightlines.
San Jacinto Plaza
Compact historic downtown plaza centered on a tiered fountain, gazebo and mature shade trees — great for civic, architectural and lifestyle shots. Visit at golden hour or after dusk when warm light and fountain/fixture lighting add atmosphere. Easily walkable with free street/lot parking nearby, wheelchair-accessible paths, no entry fee. Weekends host markets and events (more crowd, more candid opportunities); weekday mornings are quiet.
Raymond Cameron Lake Park
Small lakeside park with shoreline, a pier and walking trails offering clean reflections, sunset vistas and migratory waterfowl. Ideal for golden-hour lakescapes, long exposures of water and intimate nature/shoreline details. Easily accessible off Memorial Dr with free parking; flat, paved paths and accessible boardwalks make gear transport simple. Visit at sunrise or sunset for best light; weekdays and early mornings avoid families and anglers.
The Park at Stone Creek
Small suburban park with a winding creek, boardwalks, native trees and open lawns — good for creek reflections, intimate landscapes, seasonal wildflowers and local birds. Best at golden hour or after rain for strong reflections; spring brings color. Free entry, roadside parking; paved trails and accessible sections make it easy to scout quick compositions. Weekday mornings quieter.
Heroes Memorial Park - Rockwall, Texas
Compact veterans' memorial with statues, flag displays, engraved plaques and landscaped beds—ideal for textured detail shots, respectful environmental portraits, and compositions that pair monuments with sky or nearby trees. Visit at golden hour or just after sunrise for soft directional light and few visitors. Park is free, wheelchair‑accessible paths, street parking and a small lot nearby; weekdays are quieter. Observe respectful distance during ceremonies.
The Park at Foxchase
Small suburban park with open lawns, mature trees, native grasses and a neighborhood pond—good for intimate landscapes, reflections and seasonal color. Best at golden hour for warm light and long shadows; sunsets over the pond can yield colorful skies and mirror reflections. Easily accessible with free parking at the lot, paved paths and picnic areas; no entry fee. Weekday mornings offer quiet scenes and fewer families. Expect typical Texas weather; bring sunscreen and bug spray in warm months.
Sun Rock Guitar
A large guitar-shaped rock sculpture on the Harbor waterfront overlooking Rockwall Lake — ideal for silhouette and sunset shots, reflections on water, and contextual harbor scenes. Best at golden hour and blue hour; very crowded on weekends and holidays, so plan weekdays or early mornings. Free public access but limited parking and accessibility spots; watch for private parking/tow signs. Small subject but strong graphic shape against sky and water.
Jewel Park
Small community park with a pond, mature trees, walking paths and picnic areas — good for intimate landscape shots, reflections, seasonal foliage and candid community life. Best at golden hour for warm light and reflections; weekday mornings are quiet. Free public access and parking; family-friendly so expect locals and kids during afternoons.
Dad park
Small community park with playgrounds, ponds, walking trails and open fields — great for family, candid and golden‑hour landscape shots. Easy free parking at the lot off Helena Hill; flat, wheelchair‑accessible paths. Best light at sunrise or sunset for warm tones on the pond and long shadows across the fields. Weekday mornings are quiet; expect families and dog walkers on weekends.
Harry Myers Splash Pad
A family-friendly splash pad with colorful jets, sculptural water features and lively candid moments—great for capturing motion, water textures and community life. Visit late afternoon to golden hour for warm light and softer shadows, or blue hour for long-exposure silky water. Site is a public park (no entry fee), accessible paths and nearby parking on E Washington St; expect crowds on summer weekends—weekdays and early evenings are quieter.
Northshore Park
Small lakeside park on Lake Ray Hubbard offering open shoreline, a pier/boardwalk, wetlands and distant Rockwall skyline — great for sunrise/sunset reflections, long-exposure water shots, and intimate nature scenes. Easy public access with roadside parking, paved paths and accessible boardwalks. Best light at golden hour; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. No entry fee; expect wind off the lake and seasonal wildlife (ducks, herons).
Escapology Escape Rooms Rockwall
Photograph themed escape-room sets, moody low-light interiors, characterful props and candid team reactions in puzzle-solving moments. Best visited on weekdays or off-peak evenings to book entire room for shoots. Lighting is dim—ask staff for permission before shooting, expect restricted tripod/flash use. Free parking in the plaza off I‑30; studio-style sets and theatrical scoring make for cinematic, story-driven images.
Windmill Ridge Park
Small neighborhood park with two playgrounds, a shaded walking trail and picnic benches — good for intimate family, playground detail, and trail leading-line shots. Best at golden hour or weekday mornings for soft light and few people. No restrooms or dedicated lot (street parking only); accessible trails are short and flat. Keeps a quiet, local feel — shoot candid family moments, close-ups of play structures and compositions using the trail and benches as foreground interest.