Established Camping
Piney Point
Piney Point, near Texarkana, Texas, is a straightforward campground that caters to both RV and tent campers. With its drive-in access and a mix of shaded and open sites, it’s a decent spot for a quick escape, especially if you’re looking to enjoy some time by the water.
The campground offers essential amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, making it convenient for those who want a little comfort while camping. Visitors have noted the clean facilities and friendly staff, which definitely adds to the overall experience. One camper mentioned, “Nice clean COE campground,” highlighting the well-spaced sites and level concrete pads that many appreciate.
If you’re into outdoor activities, you’ll find plenty of folks bringing their boats to the shoreline, and there’s a playground for the kids to enjoy. While it’s not the most secluded spot, the beautiful trees and views from the bluff provide a nice backdrop for your stay. Just keep in mind that it can get a bit crowded, especially on weekends, so if you’re after solitude, you might want to plan accordingly.
Description
Overview
Piney Point Park is situated on the shore of 30,000-acre Wright Patman Lake within the piney woods of northeast Texas. This facility offers campers a complete range of services and year-round outdoor activities like fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing.
Recreation
Piney Point has plenty of open space and shade in which children can play, as well as a volleyball court and a 1.3-mile hiking trail that leads to nearby Rocky Point Campground and its swimming beach. Other activities on the lake include boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Boaters can make use of the park's boat ramp, and anglers can try their luck for bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish.
Facilities
The campground has comfortable accommodations with 45 campsites with water and electricity, as well as a group picnic shelter for day use only that can host up to 75 people. Campsites have picnic tables, grills, utility tables and trash cans. Restrooms, showers and a dump station are provided.
Natural Features
The park is located in a southern pine forest overlooking the 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
Piney Point is located in Texas
Directions
Physical Address of Piney Point Park: 710 Piney Point Park Road Queen City, TX 75572 From Texarkana, take Highway 59 south to Wright Patman Lake. Just south of Sulphur River Dam, turn right into the park area, following signs. Proceed one mile to the park. Piney Point is just north of Rocky Point Park.
Address
64 CLEAR SPRINGS PARK
Texarkana, TX 75501
Coordinates
33.2986111 N
94.1680556 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 users
Detours Nearby
Beard's Bluff Park (AR)
42 min away
Cottonshed Park (AR) COE
1 hr 3 min away
Drive Time
- 10 min from Texarkana, TX
- 1 hr 9 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 17 min from Longview, TX
- 1 hr 43 min from Tyler, TX
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
