Chris H.
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LegendJohnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
We were in the walnut loop, spot 52 and it was awesome. Plenty of room and the site backs up to the lake so we could walk a path from our site to the lake to fish.
Camping near Lake Texoma, OK
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Lake Texoma straddles the Oklahoma-Texas border with multiple established campgrounds offering lakeside accommodations. Corps of Engineers properties like Burns Run West and Burns Run East provide camping options on the Oklahoma side, while Eisenhower State Park and Juniper Point serve the Texas shoreline. The recreation area contains several campgrounds with tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Lake Texoma State Park near Kingston and Thousand Trails Lake Texoma in Gordonville are among the larger developed facilities, each featuring multiple accommodation types including tent camping, RV sites with hookups, and some cabin options.
Weather conditions vary significantly throughout the year, with camping availability highest from April through October. "It has been great. Lots of shade trees," noted one visitor about Burns Run West, highlighting an important consideration in a region where summer temperatures frequently reach 90°F or higher. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekends and holidays, particularly for waterfront sites which tend to fill quickly. Most campgrounds provide electric and water hookups, with some offering full sewer connections as well. Terrain around the lake varies from shaded wooded areas to more exposed sites with lake views. Cell service is generally reliable near developed campgrounds, though coverage may be spotty in more remote areas.
Waterfront camping represents the most sought-after experience at Lake Texoma, with numerous sites providing direct lake access. According to visitor feedback, the shaded sites at Burns Run West are particularly popular: "Burns Run West COE on Lake Texoma is one of the nicest campgrounds we've stayed at. We were in the wooded campground across the street from the lake with concrete pads, shaded sites, nice spacing between sites, and full hookups." Several campgrounds feature boat ramps and swimming areas, with fishing being a major attraction. Visitors mention clean facilities at many campgrounds, though amenities vary significantly between primitive sites and more developed areas. Campers should be prepared for possible ant issues at some lakeside locations, as mentioned in reviews for certain campgrounds.
Best Campgrounds near Lake Texoma (184)
1. Eisenhower State Park Campground
"The park is on Lake Texoma. We went to kayak and camp. They have good hiking trails, great campsites, and lots to do."
"Nestled along the banks of Lake Texoma. I've stayed in the screened shelters and love this state park."
1 Site AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $55 / night
2. Burns Run West
"Burns Run West is a nice camp ground on the Oklahoma side of Texoma. The bathrooms could use a little attention (still cleaner than some places!)"
"We had an amazing view of the lake! We stayed at site 13 on loop B and we were located close to the bath house, which was very convenient. We did not have access to the lake at our site."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $120 / night
3. Paradise on Lake Texoma
"We came here for a fishing tournament and wanted to stay somewhere on the southwest side of lake texoma. The on site staff is friendly, the sites are clean, full hookups and lake views."
"Electric is located close by sites. Some sites also have sewer. Nice place, I shall return one day."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $40 / night
4. Lake Texoma State Park — Lake Texoma State Resort Park
"Lake Texoma State Park has a few different campgrounds. We stayed at Catfish Bay for a quick little weekend getaway. The campground was nice, quiet, and clean."
"Bathrooms could use an update but that’s par for the course in Oklahoma."
5. Thousand Trails Lake Texoma
"When you first drive into the park, to the left they are in the process of building an entire new section and it looks nice. I wish they would do some upkeep on the rest of the park as well."
"One big issue with this park is the distance to the actual lake itself."
6. Burns Run East Campground
"Water and trash were close by. Pit toilets were a bit of a walk. Showers and flush toilets were in the section with hook ups. Mainly RV’s there, some tents, vans, etc. Amazing views of Lake Texoma!!"
"We had fun on Lake Texoma and will be returning. This is a small, well kept campground and I recommend"
6 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $30 - $50 / night
7. COE Lake Texoma Burns Run West
"Burns Run West COE on Lake Texoma is one of the nicest campgrounds we've stayed at."
"Everyday there was a cool breeze coming off the lake and wasn't bothered by mosquitoes or flies. The view is awesome. The beach is all along the shore."
8. Preston Bend - Lake Texoma
"Camping out on the peninsula (site numbers upper 20’s to 30’s), the sites are nicely spaced, have concrete pads - which is uncommon on Lake Texoma - and beautiful views."
"Came here for birding in nearby wildlife refuges and wasn’t disappointed."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $15 - $30 / night
9. Platter Flats
"There are great hiking trails and beautiful views. Good shady spots. We had two kids with us and we loved walking around the campground and seeing all the horses!"
"great place for fishing, and if you are looking for a wonderful sunset, you have found the best place for it. generic campsite but close to the lake."
29 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $50 / night
10. Caney Creek
"First weekend of October stayed an the Caney Creek campgound just outside of Kingston, OK. "
"Both have great views of the lake and services."
34 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $50 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from Sherman, TX
- 2 hrs 1 min from Dallas, TX
- 2 hrs 16 min from Wichita Falls, TX
- 2 hrs 37 min from Lawton, OK
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Recent Reviews near Lake Texoma
544 Reviews of 184 Lake Texoma Campgrounds
Benjamin S.
GuideSanger - Denton North KOA
The KOA is clean and well maintained. There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!
- WWayne
TravelerWinstar RV Park
Super easy in and out. Pretty much every amenity that you would want at a very modern campground.
- Curtis L.Traveler
Red River Ranch RV Resort
Red River RV Resort (Deluxe) in Thackerville OK is a hot mess to be polite. The entire campground is covered with goathead sand burrs. It's impossible to go outside and enjoy any part of the campground. If you do go out you have to be very careful not to bring any of the sand burrs into the camper. The property owner / management knows of the campground issues but they're not doing anything to fix the issues. The pool and hot tub are disgusting, both have green slimy water with leaves, dirt and whatever else blew into it. The community room is locked and you have to ask at the office to get access. The community room has multiple TV's but none if them turn on so whats point in having them. On the good side it has two nice pool tables so its has some purpose. The gym area is packed with equipment but looks more like a storage locker than a gym.The campground has a good laundry room and okay WIFI. The showers are okay, older facilty but it all works. It has a fenced dog park but again It's covered with sand burrs so its unuseable. There's several empty/abandonded campers through out the campground. We went down the street to the local public park, sadly the park is unuseable as well due to the sand burrs being everywhere. It appears sand burrs are a bigger issue in the area and just not only at the campground. The campsites have full hook ups, some of the sewer hose tubes have caps while others don't. The neighboring campsite sewer connection didnt have a sewer cap and it has a huge wolf spider living in it.... we had planned to stay the full 14 days but leaving early due to the 8 billion sand burrs. Our dog is unable to walk in the grass, dirt, pavement without a paw full of sand burrs. I'm very disappointed C2C thinks this is a deluxe campground, I would be embarrassed to be in any way connected to it. There's other campgrounds in the area that have similar nightly cost ($40 - $50) if I was to pay outside of the C2C members rate with useable grass yards, clean useable swimming pools and community rooms. This could be an amazing campground if someone would fix the issues. As it stands now I would avoid this campground at all costs.
- HHope H.Guide
Bonham State Park Campground
Okay for an Overnight
This is a very small campground with a central bathroom/showers up the hill from the campsites. The lake means bugs. The bathrooms were not terrible. The showers were clean-ish.
- CCarla S.Traveler
Buckhorn Campground Loop D — Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Wonderful big camping sites. Water and electric with picnic tables. Pretty water views of Lake Arbuckle. Quiet. Excellent walking with pets.
David B.GuideIsle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Beautiful and quiet. Widely spaced sites in loops, but challenging to back in.
Folks want different things out of campsites. For me, it's scenic beauty, quiet for work and mental health, and nice places to take my dog. This checks all the boxes!
None of my reviews will be useful for amenities or activities because I just don't use them. I can't tell you about bathrooms, fishing, etc. I can tell you the water is very soft and feels slick or soapy even after you rinse. I have onboard reverse osmosis and wouldn't recommend drinking city water anywhere in Texas. There's too much oil production here and gas and chemicals are all over.
The staff at the gate were pleasant and said, "You must be David," when I pulled in, which was very nice and made it easy and welcoming.
Texas has many undiscovered and wonderful public lands, whether you're really camping or just working remote, watching the deer, or seeing the sunrise over a lake from your bedroom window. Get out here and come see them!
Andy M.LegendPreston Bend - Lake Texoma
Great view out on the peninsula.
Got here after Labor day weekend and mostly all to ourselves.
- SShannon H.
ScoutPlatter Flats
Platter Flats campground
Great place to camp for a few nights. Boat ramp, clean showers, Lakeview, swimming, fishing, campfires. Clean, safe place to enjoy yourself.
Guide to Lake Texoma
Lake Texoma spans 89,000 acres across the Oklahoma-Texas border, making it the 12th largest Corps of Engineers lake in the United States. The lake's elevation averages 617 feet above sea level with water levels fluctuating seasonally, particularly after heavy rainfall. Campgrounds around Lake Texoma typically offer both wooded and open sites, with terrain varying from flat, sandy beach areas to more elevated rocky shorelines.
What to do
Fishing access: Multiple campgrounds offer dedicated fishing areas with some providing docks or piers. "Great fishing on beautiful Lake Texoma. Bathrooms are always clean. Fellow campers are very friendly," notes a visitor about Eisenhower State Park Campground.
Equestrian trails: Platter Flats features dedicated trails for horseback riding. "Half of the campground is an equestrian camp. There are great hiking trails and beautiful views. Good shady spots. We had two kids with us and we loved walking around the campground and seeing all the horses," a camper reports.
Swimming beaches: Several lakeside campgrounds maintain designated swimming areas with actual sand beaches. A visitor at Burns Run West shares, "The beaches were clean and had legit beach sand, which was very nice! This was a great stay, I recommend!"
Hiking options: The Cross Timbers trail provides hiking opportunities on the south shore of Lake Texoma. "There are 2 boat ramps and a bathhouse/toliets, but I didn't use them so can't speak to their status. I road my bike over to Juniper West. This meant crossing over Hwy 377 with traffic speeding by at 70 mph," mentions a visitor reviewing Juniper Point.
What campers like
Level sites: Many campgrounds feature concrete pads that make setting up easier. "Most camp sites are shaded with pull through sites full hook ups, well maintained and quiet," notes a visitor about Eisenhower State Park Campground.
Sandy beaches: Unlike many lakes with rocky shorelines, Lake Texoma offers genuine sand beaches at some campgrounds. A camper at COE Lake Texoma Burns Run West shares, "The beach is all along the shore. Really nice sand for running around barefoot and you can wade out a long ways. The bottom is all sand no rocks to step on."
Fishing opportunities: The lake supports multiple fish species including striper, catfish, and bass. "We came here for a fishing tournament and wanted to stay somewhere on the southwest side of lake texoma. The on site staff is friendly, the sites are clean, full hookups and lake views," mentions a visitor at Paradise on Lake Texoma.
Boat access: Many sites allow direct water access for boats. "Wooded sites are perfect for a hammock. Lots of choices, many close to water and some right next to docks/launches. Simple clean sites, just how camp tenting should be. If you don't have a boat you'll regret it," notes a camper at Eisenhower State Park.
What you should know
Seasonal flooding: Heavy rains can affect campground conditions and accessibility. "The road into Juniper East is paved with some curves, but no problems getting into the park even for the big rigs that I saw towing boats too. I stayed on the East side 2 weeks after they reopened from the recent flooding which was substantial," a visitor at Juniper Point explains.
Weekday vs. weekend crowds: Weekends bring significantly more traffic and noise. "I would not recommend visiting this park on a weekend unless traffic doesn't bother you. It should be noted there is a rail freight line and siding not far from the camp and once the vehicle traffic slows down, the trains seem to start," warns a visitor at Platter Flats.
Water hookup distances: At some campgrounds, utilities may be far from parking pads. "Fair warning, the water hookups are FAR from the site. Do not under estimate how far these things are. With 75ft of hose - we were barely reaching the nozzle," a camper at Paradise on Lake Texoma cautions.
Cell service quality: Coverage varies by provider and location. "Verizon service was good, along with T-Mobile. Even better with my cell booster. Staff were very friendly and helpful," reports a visitor at Thousand Trails Lake Texoma.
Tips for camping with families
Best kid-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and safe water access. "This is a nice shady spot with a lot of space for a few tents or an rv. Space has electric and a nice lake view. You do have to walk down the hill and through some sand to get to the beach," mentions a visitor at Burns Run East Campground.
Group camping options: Some areas accommodate larger family gatherings. "Our big group has gone to Eisenhower twice. The park is on Lake Texoma. We went to kayak and camp. They have good hiking trails, great campsites, and lots to do," shares a camper at Eisenhower State Park.
Heat considerations: Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F, making shade crucial. "We loved our time here! Quiet park with activities and a lake. We had a pull through site with plenty of space for our 44' 5th wheel, truck and extra vehicle," a visitor at Thousand Trails Lake Texoma notes.
Beach quality: Sandy beaches provide safer play areas for children. "Nice swimming area for the two young kids. Water hookups right next to campsite. Lots of ants at the campground meant a trip to the store for more bug killer," a camper at Burns Run West reports.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Choose based on shade and lake access. "We stayed in Loop C which has large pull thru sites and full hookups. Loop C is wooded so there is sufficient shade to cut out the sun. We enjoyed our stay and will return in the future," shares an RVer at Burns Run West.
Hose length needs: Bring extra-long water hoses for some campgrounds. "For RV site, some require at least a 50' hose for water. Others are closer to the water. Electric is located close by sites. Some sites also have sewer. Nice place, I shall return one day," advises a camper at Paradise on Lake Texoma.
Road conditions: Interior roads at some campgrounds need maintenance. "A decent spot to stop. The roads within the park itself could use some serious attention. When you first drive into the park, to the left they are in the process of building an entire new section and it looks nice," mentions a visitor at Thousand Trails Lake Texoma.
Check-in processes: Some parks have after-hours procedures. "Starting with just making the reservation. By far the easiest process for booking a site we have ever experienced. The website is well organized and very descriptive when explaining the amenities of each site," notes a camper at Paradise on Lake Texoma.
Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities are available at Lake Texoma campgrounds?
What amenities are available at Lake Texoma campgrounds?
Lake Texoma campgrounds offer a range of amenities depending on the location. Juniper Point features beautiful lake views from all campsites, access to hiking and biking trails on the south shore, and a boat ramp. Some sites may be uneven, but the scenic location makes up for it. Eisenhower State Park Campground provides good hiking trails, kayaking opportunities, and well-maintained campsites. For RVers, several parks offer full hookups, including Lark Rd RV Park which provides reasonable rates just a mile from the lake.
Where are the best tent camping spots at Lake Texoma?
Where are the best tent camping spots at Lake Texoma?
For excellent tent camping at Lake Texoma, Burns Run East Campground offers affordable $10/night tent sites with easy access to water and trash facilities. The campground provides beautiful lake views and is easily reservable through Recreation.gov. For a more primitive experience, 5 Mile Camp Primitive Dispersed Camping delivers an amazing backcountry feel along Lake Texoma's shores. This area requires you to come fully prepared as it's completely primitive, with tent spots scattered along the Cross Timbers Trail that can be accessed by either boat or backpacking.
Are cabin rentals available at Lake Texoma State Park?
Are cabin rentals available at Lake Texoma State Park?
While Lake Texoma State Park itself has limited cabin options since redevelopment, nearby alternatives provide excellent accommodations. Do Drop Inn RV Resort offers cabin rentals within walking distance of Lake Texoma, providing easy access to fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking activities. Walnut Creek Resort is another option tucked in a wooded area with waterfront spots and beautiful views. For a complete Lake Texoma experience with indoor accommodations, these nearby resorts provide the comfort of cabins while maintaining proximity to all the lake's recreational opportunities.
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