Boaters and anglers will find Wright Patman Lake access just steps from their campsite at Atlanta State Park Campground, where two boat ramps provide direct entry to the 20,300-acre reservoir. The Army Corps of Engineers manages this 47-site campground in the East Texas piney woods, with rates starting at $14 per night for electric and water hookups.
Sites follow the natural contours of the rolling terrain, creating what one camper calls a "lay of the land" layout. Most sites offer pull-through access for RVs up to 40 feet, though Lawrence P. notes that "sites can be a bit tight for a big rig" and recommends bringing leveling blocks since pads slope with the hillside. Full hookups are limited, with just one dump station serving the entire campground.
The lake presents both opportunities and challenges for water activities. Swimming areas include sandy beaches, though recent flooding has left sections with thick mud that can trap shoes after rain. Amie M. observes that "trails are beautiful and if you piece them together can be challenging," winding through towering pines and crossing footbridges. Boaters should watch for submerged stumps marked by buoys along the lake edges.
Campers report hearing occasional gunshots from nearby hunting areas, and sites sit relatively close together despite the park's wooded setting. The bathhouse facilities are older, with single shower stalls behind curtains in each restroom. For additional options beyond this lakeside location, campers can explore Berry Farm County Park or Jackson Creek Park within the same recreation area.
This campground works best for RV campers seeking affordable lakefront camping with full hookups and boat access, particularly those comfortable with rustic facilities and natural terrain variations.
Description
This recreation area is part of Wright Patman Lake
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Location
Public CampgroundAtlanta State Park Campground is located in Texas
Directions
From IH 30: Take Exit 220 A. Turn Right onto Highway 59 South Atlanta/Houston. Head South on Highway 59 to Queen City. Turn right onto FM 2791. Travel approximately 7.6 miles and turn right onto FM 96 at Antioch Church. Travel approximately 1.4 miles and turn left onto FM 1154. Travel 2 miles to the end of FM 1154 and turn left onto Park Road 42. From Highway 59 South: Turn left onto Highway 77 West. Travel approximately 7 miles and turn right onto FM 96. Stay on FM 96 through Antioch community for 3 miles to FM 1154. Turn left onto FM 1154. Travel 2 miles to the end of FM 1154 and turn left onto Park Road 42.
Address
927 PARK ROAD 42
Atlanta, TX 75551
Coordinates
33.233784 N
94.250219 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 3/31/26
VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 3/31/26- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 users
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 3/31/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 3/31/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 31 min from Texarkana, TX
- 1 hr 12 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 16 min from Longview, TX
- 1 hr 43 min from Tyler, TX
