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Possum Kingdom Camping offers fun on water and land. On water, you can swim, boat, fish, ski, scuba dive and snorkel. On land, you can camp, picnic, hike, bike, study nature and geocache. Take a virtual tour with our interactive trails map. Stay overnight in one of our air-conditioned cabins. If you’re a camper, choose one of our water and electricity sites, water-only sites, or primitive walk-in sites. Fish for largemouth, striped and white bass; channel and blue catfish; and white crappie. The park has a boat launch, fishing pier, and fish cleaning station. You do not need a fishing license to fish from shore in a state park. Possum Kingdom Lake has over 300 miles of shoreline and many scenic coves. Get detailed fishing and lake information for Possum Kingdom Lake Learn about water safety before your visit. Possum Kingdom State Park Store and Marina rents canoes, boat slips, wakeboards, kneeboards, water skis and tubes
Soldiers at Fort Richardson protected settlers along the Texas frontier. Today, you can walk in the footsteps of those soldiers. But you can also camp and explore the countryside they protected on foot, bike or horseback.
Stay overnight at a cabin or campsite. Restrooms with showers are in the park. Reserve the group camp for a gathering of friends or family.
The park has five campsites for horseback riders next to the trailway.
Trails Twelve miles of trails are open to all users – hikers, bikers and horseback riders.Fishing Try your luck fishing at two lakes! You do not need a fishing license to fish from shore or pier in a state park.
Quarry Lake is behind park headquarters. TPWD stocks the lake with bass, catfish and (in winter months) trout.
At North Park, you can fish Lake Jacksboro from the shore or launch a kayak (you’ll need a fishing license to fish from a boat). This park has a restroom (no shower) and water-only campsites.
Swimming Take your family to North Park to swim in Lake Jacksboro. The park has a sand beach, covered tables, water spigots and restrooms (no showers). We do not have lifeguards. Read through our swimming safety tips before your visit.
Geocaching Search for geocaches hidden across the park. Learn more on our Geocaching page, then hit the trail! The nine-mile (one-way) Lost Creek Reservoir Trailway winds along scenic Lost Creek and the shores of two lakes. It ends at our north park.
$10 - $45 / night
Welcome to Lake Godstone™, where families connect with nature in an educational, outdoor, family-friendly environment. Nestled amidst lush landscapes, our venue features a pristine lake, sparkling ponds, expansive sports fields, and endless biking and hiking trails. Whether you're planning a family reunion, church group outing, business retreat, or an educational trip to explore abundant wildlife and vegetation, Lake Godstone™ is your perfect destination.
Reconnect With Nature: Embrace the great outdoors as our serene and picturesque setting welcomes you to unwind, explore, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. The natural beauty of Lake Godstone™ provides a unique backdrop that helps families bond over shared adventures.
Abundance and Diversity: Nature is our premium offering. From the stunning lake to our meticulously maintained sports fields, and the extensive hiking and biking trails, there’s an endless array of activities to immerse in. Rent a Golf Cart, UTV, Pontoon Boat, Canoe, Pedal Boat, or Kayak to enhance the experience of our forests, meadows and eight boat docks with swim ladders and moorings.
Educational Value: We've created an environment that not only entertains but also educates. Experience nature walks with guides who reveal fascinating insights about the local flora and fauna and use your compass to find our geocache hidden treasures.
Comfortable Stays: Enjoy our variety of accommodations from cozy and modern cabins and a guest home to a spacious 35 person lodge, tent sites and group campgrounds, ensuring comfort and convenience no matter your preference. With water and power at our campgrounds and fully equipped kitchens, bedding, streaming TV in our cabins and free full campus wifi you will always feel right at home.
Special Events Support: Host special events with ease as we offer ample support features that cater to your every need. From family reunions to church gatherings and business retreats, our facilities and our hosts are here to make your event a success. Forget something? We might have it at our store. We also feature a small horse stall and fenced pasture so bring your favorite pets (we also permit your dog).
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Introducing Lake Godstone™, your gateway to nature’s wonders. Experience the remarkable, the sensational, and the educational all in one family-friendly destination. Book the Whole Campus or your favorite facility now and let your family adventure begin! Call 940-275-0908 or book on line.
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$40 - $225 / night
Boat ramp 17 designated boat parking spaces with overflow parking Accessible restrooms with showers Courtesy dock Designated swim area Camping includes 70 campsites including several accessible sites. 36 campsites have a shelter top and slab. 45 tables, some with fire pits and grills. 6 RV/overflow parking sites.No RV amenities available. Camping spots are available on a first come-first served basis. Playground equipment for children ages 2 to 12
Free and open year-round. No reservations needed
Sites #89-108 in the Cross Timbers Camping Area. Non-equestrian tent camping and small trailers (20 feet or less) are also allowed in these sites. Sites have pull-off parking; they do not have electricity. Maximum combination of people and/or horses is eight per site. Be prepared to use a "string line" to secure horses; do not tie horses to trees or shrubs. You must dispose of manure and waste hay. All horses need a negative Coggins test less than 12 months old.
Guide
Beautiful campsite. The fort is very interesting. I was there on a re-enactment weekend and really enjoyed talking to all the re-enacters. A lot of great history. At night the coyotes sang me to sleep.
Traveler
Première expérience avec notre RV. Excellent accueil de David. Un endroit paisible au bord du Lac. Accessibilité parfaite. Cormorans, canards, oies, hérons nous ont émerveillés. Les places au bord du Lac sont à privilégier pour bien profiter du lieu.
Traveler
One week stay during the first week of December D&D south. Weather: highs in the 60s, lows in the 40s. Covered picnic tables, grills, fire pits, trash cans at most sites. Restrooms spaced throughout the park. Massive trail system throughout the area. Excellent service for school/remote work. Ideal for tents, vans, truck campers, and small trailers. No cost during May-September. No water or dump in the parks, but there are showers. There are sites directly on the water and up in the hills. Would return!
Guide
Perfect site right on the water. Nice shade. Nice swimming area.
GuideA very private site. The trees make it where you can’t see your neighbors. The updated showers are very nice.
GuideVery nice and quiet state park. Clean restrooms.
The park rangers here are phenomenal and so helpful. It’s one of our favorite state parks to visit.
Site 30 is large and perfect for a kiddo to run around.
GuideThe entire park was well maintained. The restrooms and showers were modern, neat and clean. The historical site was closed for tours on the day that we stayed, but we were able to walk around the site and visit buildings. The signs on the outside of the structures were very informative and we were able to peek in the windows to experience life during those times.
Our stay in Site 41 was perfect for solitude and comfort. No bright lights from other RVs. There was only 1 other RV in this section. The partially shaded site had electricity and water. It is located quite a distance from the restroom/shower area.
This campground offers fun, history and camping all in one place!
Guide
Tent camping areas in all 5 with shelters, grill, and picnic tables, many waterside. Public Area 4 and 6 have RV pads (which they do charge $10 to use in the Summer) with shelters, grill, and picnic tables, and many are waterside. Public Area 5 has grass pull thru RV parking. All 5 have bathroom facilities with running water and flush toilets. We parked at #5, also known as Bug Beach and we had the place to ourselves, with the exception of a herd of deer late afternoon. Beautiful scenery and exceptionally clean campground facilities.
Traveler
Stayed her for three weeks. It really is a nice spot for being free, but because the locals don't pick up their trash, it may not be available because of it. There is new manager taking over, and according to the one worker I talked with, I am not sure how much longer this will be available for us nomads.
GuideThis state park only has 4 full hookup sites but they are private feeling. The tour of the civil war buildings is very cool.
GuideBeautiful park with great trails and stunning views of the lake. Lots of trees and grassy areas. Bathrooms are clean but older for sure. Site was in the smaller side for RVs and not the most level.
Guide
Spacious sites. Shade trees, small pond, fishing, dog park, friendly staff. They have a very nice pool and hot tub. The permanent residents are nice and it’s a great little community. I highly recommend this place. There is some traffic noise since the park is close to the interstate but it didn’t bother me.
TravelerThis place was a pleasant surprise. Not a soul here at 5pm. Shade spots, or on grass. Picnic tables and trash bins, swimming area and a boat launch. Bit of washboard on the road, but nothing drastic. Probably busy in summer but a great stop for us in late January.
Scout
The artistic look of the team has been piled for the purification of the goals for the candidate. The reforms of Jim and his team for all works. The wooden top is infected for the Mingo the quality of the things.
ScoutActually, I don't come here but my papa's burgeria friends comes. They said it's worthy to camp. I'm going to camping here next month.
Traveler
My wife and my 2 kids had a blast one of the best rv resorts in the dfw area the kids loved the water park and the pools 10 outta 10 will come again
Scout
I have camped out here on multiple occasions. Mainly for river trips with friends. Great place for group events and trips. Best place for floating the Brazos. Will continue to camp here on future trips
TravelerCamping area that is lovely and well-kept. The Apache Park and Trail Camping is amazing free games. The site is tidy and well-organized. inexpensive and tidy. The entire crew is excellent and extremely welcoming (professional).
Traveler
Trying to enjoy camping kinda hard when theres constantly traffic and people listening to ur conversations its kinda creepy people now a days i wouldent go back
Traveler
A new park still growing but has been great so far! The owners are really nice and helpful and the spots are spacious! It’s a nice place to enjoy the outdoors and relax. They are pet & kid friendly! They even have a tiny home you can rent!
The owners have big plans!
The dog park is being put in and laundry room and garden are next.
GuideMe and my boyfriend came here to do some tubing down the Brazos river. If you’re camping here and intend on tubing I wouldn’t recommend taking their word on the water levels or flow of the river. We called before heading that way and they told us the flow was great. We ended up walking most of the way since the river was very low in most spots or wasn’t flowing much. Despite this we still had a great time and met some cool people, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Very laid back atmosphere.
TravelerStayed here 4 days after visiting sister park Coffee Creek. This campground is nice. We stayed in site 2 and it was very shaded with a large yard. There is no picnic table but you do have a concrete patio so that was nice. Staff and full-timers were very nice. Campground has lots of oak trees and a nice creek throughout. Amenities are very nice and the pool/hot tub were phenomenal. Overall we really enjoyed our stay with the exception of two things.
Normally I do not mind a little traffic noise but there is a lot at this campground since it is right off of the freeway. I will say that since we were at the front of the park there was not a lot to block the noise. I never noticed it while in the camper but it was quite loud outside while talking to neighbors. Second, issue would have been the WiFi. It does exist but leaves a lot to be desired.
Overall I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the whole campground. Even the full-timers sites were very nice. There was a cool little petting zoo at the back that our kids enjoyed as well. Since we only live about an hour away I definitely will go back for another visit. It’s one of the nicer local campgrounds we have been to.
RangerStayed here when passing through on way to points further west. Nice state park with hiking and historic buildings to see. Our site 5 was fairly private and set apart from some of the other sites that are bunched together along the road.
RangerWe stayed at the Group campground at the top of the dam, and it was a very nice, level site for our tents. It has a wind-break on one side that we were thankful for when the windstorms rolled through. Accessible by 2WD.
Easy access to the docks and to deer blinds to watch the deer come out (no hunting). Carol, one of the ranch managers, gave us a grand tour of the property - there are some beautiful primitive sites in the back of the ranch, including one that is "ideal for backpackers".
One thing to note if you are camping around the lake - sound travels. If there are guests at the lodge, you WILL hear them. Luckily, when the kids at the lodge woke us up at 2am with loud music and shouting, the managers were very quick to get them to quiet down.
Stars are bright out here. Coyotes sang us to sleep.
RangerTent sites are walk-in to the other side of the end of the lake, and can be pretty rickety with loose rocks getting there. Was good practice for backpacking, since parking is closeby, but not very convenient. P008 is probably the only site suitable for hammock camping. Everything else is flat and exposed, next to the shore.
We were woken up by loud boats trolling the shore and men shouting around midnight both nights we were there, and could hear conversations from the RV area.
Ranger
We had an overnight stop here. Lots of longterm people working in the area, but still lots of open spots. Had an awesome playground, little dog park, laundry, showers, pool, etc. Very cute park.
LegendEven though a tornado touched down in the nearby small town of Jacksboro during my stay, I enjoyed this state park and all it has to offer. Thankfully no one was killed, although there was a great deal of property damage. It was humbling to see mother nature in all her fury! I was in site 35 which had water and electric (30 amp), no sewer hookups, but dump in the state park. This site backed up to Lost Creek and was set up on the rocky hillside with access to the Rumbling Spring trail right from the site.
The campsites on this side of the creek are spaced fairly well apart with green space between them. I was spoiled for 3 days as one of only 2 campers in this section. This is when the wildlife came out. I saw deer and wild turkey every evening, an armadillo and lots of birds.
The trails are great with something for everyone. I especially enjoyed the Trailway which was well maintained crushed gravel and made for an easy ride into Jacksboro and beyond to the reservoir. Nice points of interest along the way.
Not to be missed is the fort which offers self guided tours through the open buildings at specific times only (at the time I was there). If you don't go at the tour time, then the buildings are closed, expect for the old barracks restrooms.
The park has a small store and there's trout fishing in the quarry lake. I'll definitely return. Shout out to the park rangers who went above and beyond during the bad weather!
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