Established Camping
Preston Bend - Lake Texoma
Preston Bend - Lake Texoma is located near Pottsboro, TX, offering a landscape characterized by the expansive waters of Lake Texoma and surrounding wooded areas. Temperatures in the region typically range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Visitors can explore nearby Eisenhower State Park and Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, both offering opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife observation.
Description
Overview
Preston Bend Campground is located on Lake Texoma, in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. The lake is said to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting abound.
Recreation
Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, birding and relaxing on the sandy beaches are the typical pursuits of most visitors. The lake is known as the "Striper Capital of the World," one of the few reservoirs in the nation where striped bass reproduce naturally. Other popular species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, channel catfish and blue catfish. Also available is the scenic Cross Timbers hiking trail, a very popular trail that winds for 14 miles above the lake on rocky ledges and through blackjack woodland. Forty miles of equestrian trails surround the lake as well.
Facilities
This small but popular campground offers 22 campsites with electrical and water hookups, and 12 basic sites without hookups. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water. A dump station, boat ramp and dock are located on-site. Many resorts and marinas are nearby on the Preston Peninsula.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the Texas side of Lake Texoma. Post and blackjack oaks forest the rolling hills of the region. Deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, waterfowl and songbirds are abundant around the lake.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (903) 465-4990.
Nearby Attractions
The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.
Location
Preston Bend - Lake Texoma is located in Texas
Directions
From Pottsboro, TX, travel 9 miles north on Hwy 289. Exit right at the campground.
Address
129 Preston Bend Park Road
Pottsboro, TX 75076
Coordinates
33.880106 N
96.648752 W
Detours Nearby
COE Lake Texoma Burns Run West
23 min away
Walnut Creek Resort
40 min away
Drive Time
- 26 min from Sherman
- 1 hr 24 min from Dallas
- 2 hrs from Wichita Falls
- 2 hrs 47 min from Lawton
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage
Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
