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Sportsman's Cove
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Texarkana · Texas · Wright Patman Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Wright Patman Lake |
| Location | Texarkana · Texas · Wright Patman Lake · 33.35750, -94.16487 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| 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 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 1 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 | $80 per day. There may be additional permitting fees dependent upon the event application. |
| Check-in / out | In 06:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
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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 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Sportsman's Cove Special Event Area is located in the old Mallard Bay/Intake Hill area on the lake. The special event area includes a 60' X 60' pavilion with lights, electrical outlets, access to potable water, 10 picnic tables and a grill, a restroom with showers and A/C, and a parking lot and boat ramp. This area is a great asset to the Wright Patman Lake Project for large scale Special Events and Fishing Tournaments. To make a reservation, please contact the lake office at least two weeks prior to the event at 903-838-8781 for the entrance code and a Special Event Permit or Lake Activity Permit. The area is accessible 6:00am - 10:00pm.
Fees:
Pavilion $80 per day.
Recreation The special event area includes a 60' X 60' pavilion with lights, electrical outlets, access to potable water, 10 picnic tables and a grill, a restroom with showers and A/C, and a parking lot and boat ramp. This area is a great asset to the Wright Patman Lake Project for large scale Special Events and Fishing Tournaments. Bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish are found in the lake.
Facilities The special event area has a beautiful, partially-shaded pavilion, near the waterfront. The special event area includes a 60' X 60' pavilion with lights, electrical outlets, access to potable water, 10 picnic tables and a grill, a restroom with showers and A/C, and a parking lot and boat ramp. A dumpster can be found at the left of the restrooms for disposal of trash.
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.
Nearby Attractions The Texarkana region is full of activities such as shopping, movies, restaurants and local historical sites. Shreveport, Louisiana offers river boat gambling and horse races.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · TEXARKANA TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersClear Springs (TX)
2 mi straight-line · Texarkana TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOak Park (Wright Patman Lake)
2 mi straight-line · TEXARKANA TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPiney Point
4 mi straight-line · Queen City TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRocky Point(Wright Patman Dam)
5 mi straight-line · Queen City Texas
Trip Card — Sportsman's Cove
Texarkana · Texas · Wright Patman Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Texarkana · Texas · Wright Patman Lake |
| Fees | $80 per day. There may be additional permitting fees dependent upon the event application. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | No electric reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10317396 · 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.