Sanders Cove
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — POWDERLY · Texas · Pat Mayse Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Pat Mayse Lake |
| Location | POWDERLY · Texas · Pat Mayse Lake · 33.84083, -95.53417 · Map |
| Sites | 90 public sites counted from the federal listing — 83 standard electric; 3 tent only nonelectric; 2 group shelter electric; 1 rv electric; 1 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 87 of 90 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 87 of 90 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 90 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 90 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 80 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 87 sites · 30 ft: 85 sites · 35 ft: 79 sites · 40 ft: 78 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 91 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 11 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 903-732-4955 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-15.
From the official listing
Overview Sanders Cove Campground is on the banks of Pat Mayse Lake in the Red River Basin in Lamar County, Texas. Easy access to developed park areas has made the lake a haven for families who enjoy camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing and other outdoor recreation. Recreation The lake provides excellent opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, white crappie, sunfish, striped bass and channel and flathead catfish, among other species.
Hunting is a very popular activity in the area. The surrounding lands are managed for upland game and whitetail deer. Other species present include fox squirrel, gray squirrel, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, cottontail rabbit, raccoon and fox. Opossum, beaver, mink, skunk and nutria are also present.
The lake also provides resting and feeding habitat for migratory waterfowl. A few miles north of the project area are the famed Red River Bottoms where waterfowl congregate in impressive numbers. Facilities This year-round campground offers 85 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp. Natural Features Pat Mayse Lake covers almost 6,000 acres and has 67 miles of shoreline. It is situated among gently rolling grasslands and mixed hardwood forests studded with mature pines. Wildlife is abundant in the surrounding area.
Directions, from the listing
From Paris, TX, take HWY 271 north 12 miles to FM 906 W and follow it 1 mile to CR 35920. Turn left into the park following signs.
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Trip Card — Sanders Cove
POWDERLY · Texas · Pat Mayse Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | POWDERLY · Texas · Pat Mayse Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 87 |
| Max RV | Up to 80 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 90 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233617 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.