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Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma

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The Damsite Texas campground shower facility will be closed until further notice. Camping rates have been reduced due to the closed shower facility. Please feel free to utilize the shower facility at the Burns Run East campground. Any questions or concerns, please contact the Lake Texoma Project Office at 903-465-4990.

Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy some fishing and outdoor fun. This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, complete with picnic tables, fire rings, and electric hookups, making it a convenient spot for a night under the stars.

Visitors often highlight the proximity to the water, which is perfect for fishing and swimming. The area is shaded by beautiful pecan trees, providing a nice break from the Texas sun. As one camper noted, “Fishing is big in this spot,” and many folks take advantage of the nearby fishing spots, even if it means navigating a bit of a steep hill to get there.

While the campground has its quirks, like a bathroom that some found less than pleasant, the overall vibe is pretty chill. Campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere, especially at night, although some have mentioned the occasional late-night activity from fellow anglers. The park rangers do keep an eye on things, which adds a layer of comfort for those staying here.

Damsite Texas is conveniently located near the Red River, making it easy to dive into water activities or just relax by the shore. If you’re up for a little adventure, you can explore the surrounding area or simply kick back and enjoy the natural beauty. Whether you're fishing, swimming, or just soaking in the scenery, this campground has a lot to offer.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Texoma

Overview

Damsite Texas is a relatively small campground which consists of a total of 19 campsites. Each of the campsites do have water and electric. The campground is located right along the Red River which gives easy access to popular outdoor activities like fishing. Most of all the campsites are covered by pecan trees within the campground which allows for great shade during the summer time. Before the enterance to the camground you will notice there are multiple picnic tables and a pavillion to be able to utilize for the day, this allows visitors to spend the day along the Red River and enjoy the scenary while not having to pay the cost for overnight camping within the campground.__If a visitor does choose to bring a boat to explore lake Texoma, there is a popular spillway boat ramp area that is located at the Denison dam.

Recreation

Even though the Damsite Texas campground is located along the Red River, Lake Texoma is located just right on the other side of the Dension Dam. Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, birding and relaxing on the sandy beaches are the typical pursuits of most visitors. The lake is known as the "Striper Capital of the World," one of the few reservoirs in the nation where Striped bass reproduce naturally. Other popular species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, channel catfish and blue catfish. Many visitors fish in the Red River in which they catch a vaiety of differnt species like Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Alligator Gar, and occasionally American Paddlefish.__

Facilities

Even though the Damsite Texas campground is located along the Red River, Lake Texoma is located just right on the other side of the Dension Dam. Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, birding and relaxing on the sandy beaches are the typical pursuits of most visitors. The lake is known as the "Striper Capital of the World," one of the few reservoirs in the nation where Striped bass reproduce naturally. Other popular species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, channel catfish and blue catfish. Many visitors fish in the Red River in which they catch a vaiety of differnt species like Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Alligator Gar, and occasionally American Paddlefish.__

Natural Features

The campground is situated right along the Texas side of the Red River by the Denison Dam. Deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, waterfowl and songbirds are abundant around the river.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Texoma features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.

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Location

Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma is located in Texas

Detail location of campground

Address

351 Corps Rd.
Denison, TX 75020

Coordinates

33.818233 N
96.559938 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Jun. 5, 2022

Decent fishing camp site

This is the lot at the edge, it has a guard rail surrounding it so that made me feel better about being next to the road. We tent camp, there is a big tree you can put it under for shade if you like, a stone picnic table, a grill in the ground with a grate/grill for cooking and pit for fire, water and electric. Almost wish I would have brought my weed eater to help with the grass around the pit. Fishing is big in this spot. The fishing spots require climbing down a sorta steep hill, getting into the brush by the water to fish but it seems popular, it's downhill from the guard rail. The bathroom is very close to this site, super stinky inside but you don't smell it at the site. It was pretty quiet. Most people seem to bring their RVs and just hang out. People like to swim and put in their boats on the other side of the river. We drove over there to swim. That is the only spot I will swim at at the river(where the flood gates release). I think if you plan on fishing this is a good spot. Night fishing is popular there were cars coming and going all night, shining their lights at the tent, parking by the guard rail if that sort of thing bothers you. I couldn't sleep well in a tent and listening to all of that happening I didn't feel that safe, they don't block anyone from the camp site it's basically open to everyone and we are right next to the road. The park rangers do seem to drive by frequently

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma by Courtney H., June 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma by Courtney H., June 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma by Courtney H., June 5, 2022
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2021

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DATES: Apr 1- Nov 30

RESERVATIONS ONLY: 877-444-6777 or recreation.gov 

SITES: 19 with water and electric (30 amp) 

No Host Picnic table, fish cleaning station, fire ring, grill, flush and pit toilets. The campground is located right on the Red River which makes for great water activities. Beautiful pecan trees cover the park grounds. Great shade but not great for solar but since the sites have electric it doesn't matter. There is a great view of the dam. 

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma by N I., November 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma by N I., November 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma by N I., November 19, 2021
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Reviewed Nov. 12, 2020

Kinda Shady Looking!

I did not spend the night. I was really excited about the apearence of this little COE campground but after about an hour I really did not feel very safe. As this park is not gated there is a no stop flow of cars crusing by checking out your setup, that really ubn nerved me, then I found out someone was killed at this location in 2019 and I decided to move on down the road.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma by Dude R., November 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma by Dude R., November 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma by Dude R., November 12, 2020
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Reviewed Oct. 9, 2020

Nice spot for the night

Nice spot for the night It’s located on the right side of the dam fishing must be good we didn’t go fishing ourselves but tons of people have been fishing all night does not have full hook up 30 amp water no sewer dispose $ 22.00 A night can’t beat that check out is at 4 PM

Bonus is you reserve through their website posted at the gate gate does not close it remains open we checked in and reserve our spot at 8pm last minute

351 Corps Rd Denison, TX 75020 United States

  • Review photo of Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma by Courtney , October 9, 2020

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