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Piney Point

Wright Patman Lake

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Mon, Jul 27

46

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Tue, Jul 28

47

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Wed, Jul 29

47

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Thu, Jul 30

45

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Fri, Jul 31

44

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Sat, Aug 1

43

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Sun, Aug 2

48

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Mon, Aug 3

49

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Tue, Aug 4

50

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Wed, Aug 5

50

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Thu, Aug 6

49

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Fri, Aug 7

49

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Sat, Aug 8

49

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Sun, Aug 9

49

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Piney Point Park is situated on the shore of 30,000-acre Wright Patman Lake within the piney woods of northeast Texas. The campground has comfortable accommodations with 45 campsites with water and electricity, as well as a group picnic shelter for day use only that can host up to 75 people. The park is located in a southern pine forest overlooking the lake.

max Stay

42 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The campground has comfortable accommodations with 45 campsites with water and electricity, as well as a group picnic shelter for day use only that can host up to 75 people. Campsites have picnic tables, grills, utility tables and trash cans. Restrooms, showers and a dump station are provided.

Natural Features

The park is located in a southern pine forest overlooking the lake. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages approximately 55,000 acres of public forestland around the lake, providing habitat for wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, white-tailed deer, waterfowl and migrating bald eagles, pelicans and ducks. Some poisonous snakes inhabit the area.

Recreation

Piney Point has plenty of open space and shade in which children can play, as well as a volleyball court and a 1.3-mile hiking trail that leads to nearby Rocky Point Campground and its swimming beach. Other activities on the lake include boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Boaters can make use of the park's boat ramp, and anglers can try their luck for bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish.

Nearby Attractions

The Texarkana region is full of activities such as shopping, movies, restaurants and local historical sites. Shreveport, Louisiana offers river boat gambling, horse races and numerous festivals, including the Four State Fair and Rodeo and the Jump, Jive and Jam Festival.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

47 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site A41

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A36

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A09

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A07

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A38

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A40

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A05

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A22

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A04

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A13

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A24

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A29

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A46

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A26

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A23

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A20

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A14

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A43

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A01

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A15

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A31

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A02

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A44

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site A39

ALOO

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Gatehouse hours: Monday through Saturday (11 am - 7 pm), and Sunday (1 pm - 7 pm). Park access gates will be left open during these hours, but will be closed outside of these times. Only campers and visitors with access codes will be allowed entrance when the gatehouse is closed.
Campground is open seasonally between March and September.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Golf carts will be allowed to operate in the park only if the operator can display a disability placard. Permits will be issued by park rangers upon display of proper credentials. Copies of the Ft. Worth District policy on motorized vehicles are available at the gatehouse.

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Common questions

Is Piney Point available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Jul 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Piney Point?

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