Possum Kingdom State Park

Possum Kingdom Lake has some of the clearest, bluest water in Texas — and when people from out of state see photos, they genuinely don't believe it's in Texas. The state park sits on a high bluff overlooking the lake, with rocky shoreline that drops off into deep, turquoise water. The rugged Palo Pinto Mountains landscape gives the whole area a wilder, more dramatic feel than most Texas lake parks. Cliff jumping at Hell's Gate (outside the park) is famous, but the park itself offers excellent fishing, swimming, and some of the best sunset views you'll find anywhere in the state.

127 campsites|North Texas|3 hr 30 min from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Full Hookup

$25/night

Longhorn Loop · Sites 1-39 · 39 sites

Water, Sewer, 30/50-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

Cedar Point Loop · Sites 40-70 · 31 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

Chaparral Loop · Sites 71-99 · 29 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Rock Ledge Loop · Sites 100-127 · 28 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Cabin

$80/night

Bluff View Loop · Sites C1-C6 · 6 sites

Electric, AC/Heat, Kitchenette

Guide to Possum Kingdom State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 40-70 (Cedar Point) — water + electric, closest to the swim beach and park store

For Privacy:Sites 100-127 (Rock Ledge) — water only, on the bluff at the back of the park, incredible views

For RVs:Sites 1-39 (Longhorn) — full hookups, pull-through pads, larger rigs welcome

For Couples:Cabins — 6 lake-view cabins with AC, kitchenettes, and porches for watching the sunset

When to Go

May through September for lake swimming and boating. Summer weekends book up fast. Spring and fall are less crowded and still beautiful for hiking and fishing.

Tips

→The water really is that blue — it's the limestone geology of the lake bed, not a filter
→Hell's Gate (the famous cliff-jumping spot) is outside the park on private land — check access before you go
→Bring a boat or rent one from a nearby marina — the park doesn't have rentals but has a good boat ramp
→The road to the park winds through the Palo Pinto Mountains — scenic but slow with a big trailer
→Striper fishing is best in spring — hire a guide if you want to land a big one
→Sites on the bluff can be windy — great for keeping cool, less great for tent camping

Highlights

Crystal-clear blue water — some of the clearest lake water in TexasDramatic rocky shoreline and bluff camping with lake viewsExcellent fishing — striped bass, largemouth bass, catfishStunning sunsets from the bluff campsites6 park cabins with lake views and ACRugged Palo Pinto Mountains landscape

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