Rocky Point(Wright Patman Dam)

ROCKY POINT(WRIGHT PATMAN DAM)

Part of Wright Patman Lake

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.

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.

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.

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.

Important Notices

  • Visitors are expected to be aware of general park rules

  • Gatehouse hours: Monday through Saturday (11 am - 7 pm), and Sunday (1 pm - 7 pm). Park access gates will be left open during these hours, but will be closed outside of these times. Campers arriving after hours will be given a gate code for access to the park. Only campers and visitors with access codes will be allowed entrance when the gatehouse is closed.

  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Golf carts will be allowed to operate in the park only if the operator can display a disability placard. Permits will be issued by park rangers upon display of proper credentials. Copies of the Ft. Worth District policy on motorized vehicles are available at the gatehouse.

  • STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

Available Activities

  • Swimming Site - Swimming Site
  • Hunting - Hunting
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Camping - Camping
  • Hiking - Hiking

Directions

<p>Physical Address for Rocky Point Park:</p> <p>865 Rocky Point Park Road</p> <p>Queen City, TX 75572</p> <p>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.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 903-796-2419

64 CLEAR SPRINGS PARK
TEXARKANA, TX 75501
865 Rocky Point Park Road
Queen City, TX 75572

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