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Welcome to Wright Patman Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District welcomes you to Wright Patman Lake, located near Texarkana, Texas. Our mission: supply water to the city of Texarkana and to provide flood control for the Sulphur and Red River. Camping, fishing, hunting, boating, and hiking are just the beginning of the activities available in the parks and other public lands.
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Wright Patman Lake
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Wright Patman Lake Office
64 Clear Springs Park
Texarkana, TX 75501
Hours: M-F 8am - 4:30pm
Phone: (903) 838-8781
Fax: (903) 832-6396
Camping Reservations:
1-877-444-6777
Emergency : 911
Bowie County Sheriff's Department: (903) 798-3149
Cass County Sheriff's Department: (903) 756-7511
Texas Forest Service: (903) 756-5571
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Latest News and Updates
ATTENTION:
Wright Patman Lake Office is open to the public - Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Advance reservations are now required at all Wright Patman Lake campgrounds. Reservations can no longer be made at the park gatehouses. Park hosts will be available to assist with the check-in process. If you need assistance, please visit or contact us at (903) 838-8781.
For information on Mobility Assistance Device use in Corps Parks, please read the Policy here . For more information or to be issued a permit please contact the lake Manager.
Facility Closure Report
This report last updated on Tue Apr 15 2025 05:55:22 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)
| LAKE NAME | FACILITY NAME | STATUS | CLOSURE TYPE | CATEGORY | UPDATED DATE | COMMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRIGHT PATMAN | |||||||||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | CLEAR SPRING | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 4/12/2025 9:31:52 AM | A Section is closed due to high water levels. Swim beach is closed due to high water levels. Gangway to Courtesy Dock is closed due to high water levels. | |||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | ELLIOTT BLUFF | FULLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 4/14/2025 9:45:33 PM | Closed due to high water level. | |||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | HERRON CREEK | FULLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 4/14/2025 9:44:57 PM | Closed due to high water level. | |||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | JACKSON CREEK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 5/19/2020 9:18:56 AM | ||||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | MALDEN LAKE | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 4/12/2025 9:38:48 AM | Campground closed June through September each year. Gangways to Courtesy dock at Day Use Ramp and Campground boat ramp closed due to high water levels. | |||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | NORTH SHORE | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 4/12/2025 9:18:29 AM | North Shore Day Use Area is currently closed due to high water levels and trees down from recent severe storms. The gangway to the Courtesy Dock at Ramp 3 is closed due to high water levels. | |||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | OAK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 4/12/2025 9:18:44 AM | ||||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | OVERCUP PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 5/19/2020 9:19:37 AM | ||||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | OVERLOOK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 5/19/2020 9:19:46 AM | ||||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | PINEY POINT | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 4/12/2025 9:19:44 AM | Gangway to the Courtesy Dock at Ramp 1 is closed due to high water levels. | |||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | ROCKY POINT | PARTIALLY CLOSED | FLOOD | PARK | 4/12/2025 9:21:39 AM | Gangway is closed to the Courtesy Dock due to high water levels. Swim beach is closed due to high water levels. | |||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | SPILLWAY PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 10/13/2022 1:13:59 PM | ||||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | SPORTSMAN'S COVE | FULLY OPEN | NONE | ACCESS POINT | 5/19/2020 9:20:39 AM | Open for special events only. Please contact the Project Office. | |||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | SULPHUR RIVER | FULLY OPEN | NONE | ACCESS POINT | 5/19/2020 9:20:48 AM | ||||
| WRIGHT PATMAN | THOMAS LAKE RAMP | FULLY OPEN | NONE | BOAT RAMP | 6/6/2018 11:10:55 AM | ||||
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