A pond sits at the center of Shady Lake RV Park, with ducks visible from the pull-through sites that ring it. The layout is compact. Sites are reportedly spaced only five to seven feet apart, which works well enough for a single night but feels tight for longer stays, particularly given the steady foot traffic from permanent residents crossing between the sites and the water.
The park sits close to a highway in Sulphur Springs, and road noise carries into the campground. Full hookups including electric, water, and sewer are available for RVs up to 65 feet, and two dog parks are on the grounds for campers traveling with pets. WiFi is listed as an amenity, though no reviews address its reliability. Travelers planning a longer stay or researching places to camp near Sulphur Springs may want to compare options before committing.
Cleanliness has been a recurring concern. Multiple reviewers note the bathroom and shower facilities fell short of what the listing implies, with one describing a single restroom and shower in poor condition. "FHU No picnic table, not very clean, small bathroom and showers," Mark noted in a one-star review. The park operates year-round and accepts reservations. Campers wanting more space or updated facilities might consider Ladera RV Resort to the northeast as an alternative.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsShady Lake RV Park is located in Texas near Sulphur Springs
RV ParkDirections
From Dallas Area: Take I-30 East. Take Exit 122. Turn right onto TX-19 South. Shady Lake RV Park will be on your right (look for the large sign beside the road). From Texarkana / Arkansas: Take I-30 West to Dallas. Take Exit 122. Turn left onto TX-19 South. Shady Lake RV Park will be on your right (look for the large sign beside the road).
Coordinates
33.09493473 N
95.64987136 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/6/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/6/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
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
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 10 min from Tyler, TX
- 1 hr 15 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 21 min from Longview, TX
