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Great place to camp for a few nights. Boat ramp, clean showers, Lakeview, swimming, fishing, campfires. Clean, safe place to enjoy yourself.
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Campgrounds around Pottsboro, Texas cluster primarily along Lake Texoma, offering varied accommodations from developed sites to cabin rentals. Eisenhower State Park serves as a central camping hub, featuring tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins with lake access. Several private resorts like Paradise on Lake Texoma and Thousand Trails Lake Texoma complement the public options with additional amenities. Most campgrounds in the region provide electric hookups and water, with many offering full hookup sites for RVs. The camping landscape extends beyond Pottsboro into nearby communities including Denison, Gordonville, and across the state line into Oklahoma, where additional Lake Texoma access points can be found.
The camping season runs year-round at most developed campgrounds, though summer brings increased visitation and potential for higher temperatures. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during peak season from late spring through early fall. "We loved the proximity to north Dallas. It makes for a nice getaway weekend," noted one visitor about Eisenhower State Park, highlighting the area's accessibility from the metroplex. Many campgrounds feature boat ramps or marinas for water access, though some lakefront sites sit atop bluffs with limited direct lake entry points. Bathroom and shower facilities vary considerably between locations, with state park facilities typically offering better maintenance than some private campgrounds.
Campers consistently rate water access and views as prime features of the Pottsboro camping experience. Lake Texoma, spanning the Texas-Oklahoma border, provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming at designated areas. According to one visitor, "The lake was beautiful and we let the dogs swim," though pet restrictions apply at some swimming beaches. While some campgrounds like Eisenhower State Park offer hiking trails with fossil viewing opportunities along rocky shorelines, the primary recreational focus centers on lake activities. Sites with lakefront views tend to book quickly, especially those in Elm Point at Eisenhower State Park, which one camper described as "by far the best for views and quiet." RV campers should note that some sites may present leveling challenges due to terrain, with several reviews mentioning sloped pads at certain campgrounds.
Best Campgrounds near Pottsboro (193)
1. Eisenhower State Park Campground
"This state park has really beautiful lake views. It can be a little tricky getting down to the lake as it is surrounded by rocky cliffs on the Texas side. Lots of fun trails."
"Really cool fossil sites near the lake shore. Nice huge lake. And really good trails (for North East Texas)."
from $15 - $55 / night
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"Electric is located close by sites. Some sites also have sewer. Nice place, I shall return one day."
"It was nice the only people who had access to the water were the people who had booked a site, this is because there is a gate into the campground you must have a code for."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability3. Burns Run West
"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."
"The sites are a little too close to each other for our taste so you can hear all the conversations of the neighboring sites."
from $18 - $120 / night
Check Availability4. Thousand Trails Lake Texoma
"One big issue with this park is the distance to the actual lake itself."
"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."
5. 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!!"
"Site 47 is my favorite, with extra space to spread out and the furthest away from the noise. The wind can be a bit much in a RTT, but overall it’s not terrible."
from $28 - $50 / night
Check Availability6. COE Lake Texoma Burns Run West
"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."
"Decent beach access but it’s texoma so don’t expect too much lol Great fishing set back in the cove and next to the dam."
7. Riverview RV and Recreational Park
"Close to Texoma Lake, there is also access to the Red River. No WiFi or many local TV channels. I show 5G and 2 bars on Att phone."
"This park is just inside the OK border right on the red river. Very pretty and quite."
8. Lake Texoma State Park — Lake Texoma State Resort Park
"Good shore fishing but not a lot of hiking and such close by. Sunrise and sun set on the water was nice."
"Our site was right on the lake. Luckily no one was in the site next to us, so we enjoyed a gentle slope down to the water."
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."
from $16 - $50 / night
Check Availability10. 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."
from $15 - $26 / night
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Drive Time
- 15 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 14 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 48 min from Wichita Falls, TX
- 2 hrs 35 min from Lawton, OK
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Recent Reviews near Pottsboro, TX
491 Reviews of 193 Pottsboro Campgrounds
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Jon L.
GuideChoctaw RV Park
This park is a first-class resort!
We needed an overnight spot on our way back home to Texas, and we're so glad that we picked this park! Easy on and easy off of Highway 69, and It's located right next to the Choctaw Casino complex.
Parking for registration is located right by the office, and all the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The road from the highway to the park is very easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. Even though it's not too far from the main road, we didn't hear any traffic noise at all.
We were assigned to pull-thru site number 41. All the sites are concrete and appear fairly level. Our site was level side to side, and a few inches off from front to rear. There are very few shade trees for the majority of the park sites. Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was okay, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located. There is also a picnic table and a covered trash can located at each site.
Bathrooms, Showers, laundry facilities, and the pool are all located at the registration office building and are in great shape. In fact, they are the cleanest and nicest facilities that we've ever experienced at an RV park. They are on par with what you would expect at a 5-Star resort.
Wi-Fi, Satellite, OTA: there is free Wi-Fi in the park with numerous repeater towers, so each site has a fairly strong signal- we achieved 101 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up. We got AT&T 5G with 3 bars and achieved 330 Mbps down and 11.3 Mbps up. If you need clear access for satellite reception, trees will not be an issue. Also, you can pick up approximately 50 OTA stations with good HD quality reception.
Dog Park: They have a nice fenced-in park that is divided into two separate areas. They provide doggie bags and a trash can.
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website. They have a propane area where you can fill your existing tanks, exchange tanks, or even buy new tanks. They also have RV supplies and parts located in the office area.
Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. They provide free shuttle service to the Casino Complex that has plenty of restaurants and a multi-screen movie theater. The park map provides a very accurate rendition of the park. See my attached photos for more details.
Bottom line- this park is owned by the Choctaw Nation and is part of the Casino Complex. So, the RV park is maintained at an exceptional level since income from the RV park is not critical. They just want their RV guests to have a first-class experience. Even if you don't gamble or dine out, take the free shuttle over to the casino complex just to see what it offers. It's truly a Vegas-like experience. This park deserves its high rating, and I do not hesitate to recommend it!
David B.GuideKing RV Park
The new king of RV parks near Winstar
King RV Park not only sets a high standard for RV visitors to the Winstar casino area, it's a model of how American business and customer service should be conducted!
As a small business owner myself, I'm always impressed when I meet someone like Huy Ho who is not satisfied with just doing enough. He's committed to going the extra mile to make his guests feel welcome and wanted and eager to return. That's a rare quality these days and it needs to come back.
I won't spoil the story with the details of all the ways King RV Park went out of their way to help me, a first time RV driver on my first night in a park... ever! What's great about this place is that they adapt to you, and you'll leave with your own special stories of the time you spend there.
If you're planning to get an Uber from the park to the casino, try asking for a ride instead because Uber doesn't respond, even though the casino is 2 miles away. They will pick you up there and bring you back, however.
If you're stopping in Oklahoma, visiting the Texas Panhandle like I was (Pro tip: King RV Park is an easy one day drive to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, which is nothing short of spectacular!), or just want to be near the world's largest casino (you can see it from your rig), don't hesitate to call Mr. Ho directly or reserve online. You'll be glad you did!
- SSonali U.Scout
By The Lake RV Park & Resort
Nice Place, Good People
I was tired, pulled in with my camper…and was pleasantly surprised. Nice new facility, and they helped me get settled in a good pull through. Good folks. I’m glad I came here.
- JJon L.Guide
Do Drop Inn RV Resort
Nice Park!
Not too far from Highway 75 and the Choctaw Resort. Parking for registration is located right next to the office. All the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The road from the highway to the park is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. No road noise- very quiet.
First things first - be prepared for a longer-than-usual registration process. I've never had a registration process require as much information, or take as long as this one did. You will need the driver's license of every person in your party - adults and teenagers. They will scan and retain each of them. You will need to provide actual copies of the insurance policies for both your RV and your tow (or Toad) vehicle, along with the license plate numbers for all vehicles. If you are using a Good Sam's discount, make sure that you have the membership number and expiration date.
Most check-in procedures at parks take a couple of minutes, but not here. Thank goodness we were the only ones checking in, or it would have been a lengthy ordeal. So, be prepared in advance and have all of this with you to speed up the process. At first, I couldn't figure out why they required all of this information, then it dawned on me- this is predominantly a park for full-time residents, and that would be the information they'd require of people living there.
It's off the beaten path, so you're not going to get that many travelers. As we walked through the park, I noticed that close to 100% of the rigs are full-timers. In my experience, most parks that cater to full-timers are kind of sketchy and don't really appeal to travelers - not this one. This is labeled as a resort, and it probably is the nicest RV park that we've ever visited that is predominantly full-timers.
Please don't have any reservations about staying here, as you will feel welcome. We were assigned to pull-through site number 40. All the sites are concrete and appear level. Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was very good, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located.
Bathrooms, Showers, and Laundry are all located on the back side of the office building and are in great shape with a keyed entry. There is great Wi-Fi in the park with repeaters near all the sites. We had AT&T 5G with 2 bars. Starlink reception was not an issue due to no large trees. Their website lists all of the amenities, and I've included photos of the park. Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. This park deserves its high rating, and I would not hesitate to recommend it- enjoy!
- LLisa A.
TravelerArdmore Lakes RV Resort
Nice spot
Nice people, beautiful spot, pool, lake, fishing, laundry, gym. Wished it had fenced dog park, but lots of room
- Greg K.Scout
Eisenhower State Park Campground
Very fun RV camping
RV Camp sites are super nice and well spaced. Really cool fossil sites near the lake shore. Nice huge lake. And really good trails (for North East Texas).
- sshooter H.Scout
Lake Durant Campground
Amazing fishing dock
Our experience was awesome the fishing is always good and every time we go the people is so nice around!!
- LLawrence P.Scout
Sugar Hill RV Resort
Little Piece of Heaven
I've been RVing for a lot of years, and I can honestly say Sugar Hill RV Resort is one of the nicest places my wife and I have stayed. One of my favorite things about this park is the landscaping. The grounds are beautiful, with flowering trees, flowers, bushes and grasses around the patios and walking paths that make it feel more like a retreat than an RV park. Every morning I'd grab my coffee and take a stroll just to enjoy it. We also had a great time exploring Anna. Having the Red Rooster Barn right next door was a real treat. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio for dinner more than once, and if you like barbecue, don't leave town without trying Hutchins BBQ. I don't hand out compliments easily, but that barbecue was flat-out outstanding. Kyla up front is an absolute sweetheart. She always greeted us with a smile, remembered our names, and somehow found time to visit whenever we stopped by. The owners are just as friendly. It was nice being able to sit and visit with them from time to time—you can tell they truly care about the folks staying here. The whole place is quiet, clean, and very well maintained. It's the kind of park where people wave as they drive by, neighbors visit, and you feel comfortable from the day you arrive. We've already told several of our RV friends about Sugar Hill, and I have a feeling we'll be making our way back before too long.
Guide to Pottsboro
Pottsboro camping sites offer a mix of Corps of Engineers parks, state facilities, and private resorts along Lake Texoma's 89,000-acre surface. The area sits at approximately 600 feet elevation, with temperatures regularly exceeding 100°F during peak summer months. Most campgrounds feature concrete or crushed gravel pads, with lakeside sites commanding premium rates during the April to October high season.
What to do
Hiking at Cross Timbers: The Juniper Point campground on Lake Texoma's western shore serves as the trailhead for the Cross Timbers trail system. "Great hiking, biking trail on south shore of Lake Texoma. They have a few primitive spots next to the trailhead and several pads for trailers," notes Ryan H.
Fishing from shore: Fish directly from your campsite at many Lake Texoma locations. "The lake was beautiful and we let the dogs swim," mentions one visitor at Eisenhower State Park Campground. Susan F. adds: "Great fishing on beautiful Lake Texoma. Bathrooms are always clean. Fellow campers are very friendly."
Swimming at designated beaches: Many campgrounds feature sandy beach areas. "The swim area in this park is down a pretty steep gravel trail that I had a hard time navigating," reports Dude R. about Eisenhower State Park, while Christina H. found that Burns Run West offered "clean beaches with legit beach sand, which was very nice!"
What campers like
Lakefront access: Direct water access ranks as a top feature. "Our site was right on the lake. Luckily no one was in the site next to us, so we enjoyed a gentle slope down to the water," says Kate S. about Lake Texoma State Park. "The water was fantastic for swimming right off our site!"
Shaded sites: Tree cover provides essential relief during hot months. At Thousand Trails Lake Texoma, Tammie L. notes, "Sites are wooded, that's a good thing in Texas!" Robert M. adds, "The sites are nice, many shaded but snug not of other campers but trees."
Cleanliness: Well-maintained facilities receive consistent praise. "Very clean, park well maintained. Sites are large and level," reports Tammie L. about Riverview RV Park. At Paradise on Lake Texoma, Jacob C. states: "This place is beautiful and the staff is wonderful! Bathrooms are very clean."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: During peak months, advance booking is essential. "Starting with just making the reservation. By far the easiest process for booking a site we have ever experienced," notes Taylor V. about Paradise on Lake Texoma.
Water hookup locations: Some sites have unusually positioned utility connections. "Fair warning, the water hookups are FAR from the site. Do not underestimate how far these things are. With 75ft of hose - we were barely reaching the nozzle," cautions Taylor V. at Paradise on Lake Texoma.
Ant problems: Fire ants can be persistent at certain campgrounds. Holly N. warns about Preston Bend: "If you camp here, though, be fully prepared to battle tons of ants. This might have been my favorite campground if it weren't for the ants."
Site selection considerations: Not all sites offer equivalent experiences. Susan L. observes at Juniper Point: "The dump station (for both East & West) is located directly across from 4 sites. These sites wouldn't be my choice."
Tips for camping with families
Beach amenities: Sandy shorelines provide safe swimming areas. "Swimming area and trails along the cliffs are exquisite. Great wifi as well," shares Amie M. about Eisenhower State Park.
Group camping options: Larger gatherings can be accommodated. "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," says Amy J.
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. Christina H. recommends Burns Run West: "We had such a great time while camping here. The sites were a good size and had lots of shade. We had an amazing view of the lake!"
Off-peak timing: For quieter family experiences, avoid holiday weekends. "We stayed here in October at an RV site right on the water. It didn't have a sewer hookup, which was kind of disappointing but we made it work," reports Richard about Lake Texoma State Park.
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have uneven pads. At Burns Run West, Christina H. reports: "Our pad was pretty level, not a concrete pad though. The campsites seemed close to each other."
Electric options: Most sites offer electric connections with varying amperage. Robert H. notes at Eisenhower State Park: "Most camp sites are shaded with pull through sites full hook ups, well maintained and quiet."
Arrival timing: Late check-in procedures vary between parks. Mike M. found at Riverview RV: "Got in after gate had been locked. Manager worked with us earlier in the day so we were assured that we would have access."
Dump station locations: Plan for sewage disposal before departure. "While we only had water and electric hook up, the dump station was very conveniently located," notes Kate S. about Lake Texoma State Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Pottsboro, TX?
What camping is available near Pottsboro, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, Pottsboro, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 193 campgrounds and RV parks near Pottsboro, TX and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Pottsboro, TX?
Which is the most popular campground near Pottsboro, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pottsboro, TX is Eisenhower State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 34 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pottsboro, TX?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pottsboro, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Pottsboro, TX.
What parks are near Pottsboro, TX?
What parks are near Pottsboro, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 24 parks near Pottsboro, TX that allow camping, notably Lake Texoma and Caddo National Grassland.
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