Possum Kingdom State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Thanks to almost 18,000 surface acres of water and 310 miles of shoreline at this state park located about 130 miles east of Dallas, you will want to bring your fishing gear to Possum Kingdom State Park. Don't forget your canoes, boat slips, wakeboards, kneeboards, water skis and tubes, either. Grab your swimsuit and your hiking boots as you will want to do both while visiting. The closest cities are Caddo, located about 16 miles to the south, and Breckenridge, Texas, about 30 miles northeast of the park.
Spring 46 F – 85 F
Summer 71 F – 97 F
Fall 45 F – 88 F
Winter 34 F – 59 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Possum Kingdom State Park
With so much water fun, hiking and other activities to enjoy at this park, it's recommended that you bring along your RV so that you do not miss a minute of the action. If you do not have one of your own, rent an RV through RVshare.
Possum Kingdom State Park Campground
With rates starting at $10 per night, you can find a variety of campsites at this campground, including primitive campsites and those with full hookups. Some of the campsites are open year-round while others are only open from March to November.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Grills, fire rings, picnic tables, playground, dump station, showers, park store
Lake Eddleman City Park
This city park in Graham, Texas, provides 12 camping spots with full hookups. The rates start at $12 per night.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Grills, fire rings, picnic tables, dump station
Young County Arena
Sixty camping spots are available at this special events arena. Rates start at $25 per night at this campground that also rents horse stalls.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Horse stalls for an additional fee
Dark Canyon RV Park
This campground features showers and a clubhouse. Daily and monthly rates are available, but you'll need to email the friendly managers to find out the rates.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Clubhouse, shower and restroom facilities
What to Do at
Possum Kingdom State Park
Inside Possum Kingdom State Park
Inside Possum Kingdom State Park, you can fish for bass, crappie, and catfish. Use the boat ramp to launch your boat and enjoy some time spent on the lake. Some of the best fishing occurs in water between 25- and 50-feet deep. You can also hike or bike on nine different trails with most offering beautiful views of the lake. After you get hot, change into your swimsuit for a dip in the water.
How to Get to
Possum Kingdom State Park
You can reach Possum Kingdom State Park from Fort Worth, Texas, by taking Interstate 30 West. Merge onto Interstate 20. Get off at Exit 405, and turn right on Ric Williamson Highway. Take it until it intersects with US 180 West in Mineral Wells, Texas, where you need to turn left. Drive to State Park Road 33. Turn right, and you will reach the park in about 16.5 miles.
This park is easy to reach from Wichita Falls, Texas. Get on US 281 South, and go to Graham, Texas. In Graham, follow TX 16. Turn a slight right onto FM 1287 South. Continue straight to get on FM 1148. Turn left onto FM 3253 South. Turn left onto State Park Road 33, and you will see the park on your left.
By Car
Entering Possum Kingdom State Park
The park is open on a daily basis from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Possum Kingdom State Park Per person : $4.0
Children 12 and under are free
This 1,528.7-acre state park opened to the public in 1950. Construction of the lake started in 1936 and was completed in 1941. Nine years after it was completed, the Brazos River Authority gave the state the area to develop. If you have memories of visiting this park, then please share them on your social media feed and tag RVshare. You can also send your photos and stories to [email protected]. Everyone can learn from your experience at this state park, or they may be inspired to share their own memories of their trip to this state park.
Frequently Asked Questions About Possum Kingdom State Park
Possum Kingdom State Park has a warm climate. During summer, the temperature regularly exceeds 90 degrees, and it can also be quite humid. The winter temperatures typically stay above 40 degrees and can sometimes reach 60 degrees.
If you want to go for a swim, summer is the best time to visit Possum Kingdom State Park. Otherwise, visiting during the spring or fall will be significantly more comfortable for enjoying outdoor recreation.
The on-site campground at Possum Kingdom State Park features a variety of campsites, and many of them are designated RV sites with full hookups. The campground also offers a dump station, showers, a store, and other amenities.
Possum Kingdom State Park is a great place for wildlife viewing and bird watching. The park is inhabited by armadillos, raccoons, skunks, rattlesnakes, roadrunners, wild turkeys, canyon wrens, painted buntings, and many other species.
Pets are allowed at Possum Kingdom State Park, but they must always be on leashes of no more than six feet long. Pets must always be attended to and are not permitted in public swim areas or buildings.