Established Camping
Rocky Point(wright Patman Dam)
Rocky Point, near Texarkana, Texas, is a scenic campground that offers a fantastic escape for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With its beautiful views of Wright Patman Lake, it’s a prime location for both tent and RV camping, making it a popular choice for families and friends alike.
The campground is known for its clean and well-maintained facilities, including bathrooms that visitors find satisfactory. Many campers appreciate the spacious sites, which provide a good amount of privacy and are equipped with amenities like fire rings and picnic tables. One happy camper noted, “It’s always nice and clean,” highlighting the effort put into maintaining the area.
For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, there are short hiking trails nearby, and the lake offers opportunities for fishing and boating. While some amenities like showers aren’t available, the friendly atmosphere and the chance to spot local wildlife, like deer and squirrels, make up for it. As one visitor put it, “We loved our stay!” Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer retreat, Rocky Point is a great place to unwind and soak in the natural beauty.
Description
Overview
Rocky Point Park offers a campground and group day use picnic shelter use on the shore of 30,000-acre Wright Patman Lake within the piney woods of northeast Texas. This large facility offers campers a complete range of services and year-round outdoor activities like fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing.
Recreation
Rocky Point has hiking and walking trails for registered campers, including a 1.3-mile trail that connects with nearby Piney Point Campground. Children enjoy the facility's swimming beach, playground, volleyball court and amphitheater with educational programs. Boaters and anglers can take advantage of the accessible boat ramp. Bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish are found in the lake.
Facilities
The campground has beautiful, mostly-shaded campsites, many which are on the waterfront. All 124 campsites consist of a hard surface parking pad, water and electric hookups, a picnic table, grill, and utility table. Dumpsters can be found at the exit of the park past the dump station for disposal of trash. Fifteen of the sites have sewer connections; forty-one sites have 50-amp electric service. Visitors who don't wish to stay overnight can reserve a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 60 people.
Natural Features
The park is situated in a mixed hardwood-pine forest next to Wright Patman Lake. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages approximately 55,000 acres of public forestland around the lake, providing habitat for wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, white-tailed deer, waterfowl and migrating bald eagles, pelicans and ducks. Some poisonous snakes inhabit the area.
Nearby Attractions
The Texarkana region is full of activities such as shopping, movies, restaurants and local historical sites. Shreveport, Louisiana offers river boat gambling, horse races and numerous festivals, including the Four State Fair and Rodeo and the Jump, Jive and Jam Festival.
Location
Rocky Point(wright Patman Dam) is located in Texas
Directions
Physical Address for Rocky Point Park: 865 Rocky Point Park Road Queen City, TX 75572 From Texarkana, take Highway 59 south to Wright Patman Lake. Just south of the Sulphur River Dam, turn right into the park area, following entrance signs. Rocky Point is just south of Piney Point Park.
Address
865 Rocky Point Park Road
Queen city, TX 75572
Coordinates
33.2869444 N
94.1658333 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 users- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 users
Detours Nearby
Beard's Bluff Park (AR)
43 min away
Cottonshed Park (AR) COE
1 hr 4 min away
Drive Time
- 11 min from Texarkana, TX
- 1 hr 9 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 16 min from Longview, TX
- 1 hr 43 min from Tyler, TX
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 users
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 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
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
