Camping spots near New Boston, Texas include multiple campgrounds around Wright Patman Lake and surrounding areas. The region features tall pine forests with elevations ranging from 300 to 450 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically reach the mid-90s with high humidity, while winters remain relatively mild with occasional freezing temperatures.
What to do
Fishing in Wright Patman Lake: Clear Springs Campground provides excellent fishing access with boat launch facilities. "Looks to be a good fishing and water sport area," notes a camper about the lake conditions.
Swimming at Atlanta State Park: The park maintains a designated swimming area with a beach. "The beach area is okay with a few amenities. The bathrooms have 2 stalls each, 4 total again if it isn't busy they are fine," according to a visitor at Atlanta State Park Campground.
Hiking on maintained trails: Atlanta State Park offers several hiking trails through pine forests. "Trails are beautiful and if you piece them together can be challenging. This park is very well maintained. I saw a few trail signs that were brand new and another trail is closed for maintenance," one camper observed.
Wildlife viewing: Rocky Point provides opportunities to spot local wildlife. "Friendly deer and squirrels and nice short hiking trails," mentions a visitor to Rocky Point(wright Patman Dam).
What campers like
Spacious lakefront sites: Campers consistently praise the waterfront camping spots. "We had a great 3 night stay here in c4. Close to the water and had good views," states a reviewer about Rocky Point.
Peace and quiet: Thomas Lake Park offers a more secluded experience. "There's about a mile long dirt road to get to the campground. Very quiet area with plenty of space to set up camp. Grass was freshly mowed when I showed up," notes a visitor to Thomas Lake Park.
Well-maintained facilities: Most campgrounds receive positive comments about upkeep. "Extremely well maintained CofE campground, with widely spaced sites set among tall pines and many with views of the lake," writes a camper about Malden Lake Campground.
Shaded campsites: The tall pine trees provide relief from summer heat. "Your choice, water and electric by the water or full hookups in the woods," explains a visitor describing the options at Clear Springs.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds require online booking. "Remember to book in advance online! They won't let you in without an online reservation and cell coverage is minimal," warns a camper at Clear Spring.
Cell service limitations: Coverage varies by location and provider. "I worked during the day using my T-Mobile / Sprint Hotspot. Great 5G signal. AT&T's 5G was horrible at times even though I had full bars," reports a visitor at Texarkana KOA.
Road access variations: Some campgrounds have challenging access. "There's about a mile long dirt road to get to the campground," mentions a Thomas Lake Park visitor about the approach to this primitive camping area.
Weather considerations: Summer heat affects camping comfort. "At 7 PM it was still 100 but went out and got some video and photos," reports a camper describing summer conditions at Texarkana KOA.
Tips for camping with families
Playground availability: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. "We have play grounds and clean bathrooms. I would prep for muddy feet and bugs galore!" advises a visitor to Beavers Bend State Park Campground.
Swimming options: Atlanta State Park provides beach swimming. "The sand on the beach is bad. Due to flooding and earth slides the beach front is super deep mud. If there has been even a trickle of rain on the past week you will lose your shoes the mud is so thick," cautions a camper.
Wildlife encounters: Children often enjoy seeing local animals. "Deer are oftentimes seen in the park," notes a camper at Clear Springs, providing a potential wildlife viewing experience.
Site selection for families: Choose sites with adequate space. "Exterior sites have more space between them than interior sites," advises a camper about Piney Point campground's layout.
Tips from RVers
Leveling considerations: Some sites require minimal adjustment. "Sites are gravel and very level, did not have to use our automatic levelers, impressed," notes a visitor to Texarkana RV Park & Event Center.
Hookup availability: Options range from partial to full connections. "Most sites are water and electric but there may be some with full hookups. If not, there is a dump station," explains a camper at Piney Point.
Site spacing: RV sites vary in proximity to neighbors. "We were in site B5 (one of 15 sites out of 124 that have FHU), for 12 days in September and October 2020. This site was not very level but we had great views of the lake out the front and side of our MH," details a Rocky Point visitor.
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds. "Nice staff. Clean sites. The only downside from my opinion is the close proximity to the Interstate," notes a Texarkana KOA camper about the constant traffic noise.
