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Access Site TX

Clear Springs

Sulphur River - Wright Patman Lake

Source: texas_parks_and_wildlife_department Updated 1 year ago

City: TX
County: Bowie
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 33.35446505, -94.19705226
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About This Access Site
Clear Springs Park offers a well-maintained boat ramp facility on Wright Patman Lake's Sulphur River channel in northeast Texas. The ramp features a courtesy dock and is designed to accommodate boats of all sizes. The park provides full amenities including restroom facilities with showers, a swimming beach, picnic areas, and multiple shelters with water access. Located 2.5 miles north of FM 3129 on the south side of the dam, the site is easily accessible from Texarkana via Highway 59 and FM Road 2148.

This 30,000-acre reservoir within the piney woods of northeast Texas offers a calm, expansive paddling environment ideal for kayakers and canoeists, as well as anglers and families. The Sulphur River channel provides scenic navigation through the natural landscape. Clear Springs is a full-service facility with both day-use and overnight camping options available. For reservations, amenity details, and current facility hours, contact the park at 903-838-8636 or visit Recreation.gov. The site is open year-round, making it a reliable access point for paddling adventures in the region.
Federal Facility Information
903-838-8636 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Clear Spring Park sits along the shore of 30,000-acre Wright Patman Lake within the piney woods of northeast Texas. The campground offers full services to campers. With a boat ramp, playground and swimming area, Clear Spring is sure to provide outdoor fun for families, boaters, anglers and hunters alike.Recreation
Wright Patman Lake hosts a wide range of recreational activities,...

Overview
Clear Spring Park sits along the shore of 30,000-acre Wright Patman Lake within the piney woods of northeast Texas. The campground offers full services to campers. With a boat ramp, playground and swimming area, Clear Spring is sure to provide outdoor fun for families, boaters, anglers and hunters alike.Recreation
Wright Patman Lake hosts a wide range of recreational activities, including camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Boaters flock to the lake and anglers try their luck for largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish and bass. The campground also offers hiking and nature trails.Facilities
With a swim beach, volleyball court, basketball court and playground, the facility is well-suited for families. Boaters and anglers have the convenience of a boat ramp with courtesy dock. Visitors have a variety of sites from which to choose, including 41 with 30 amp electric hook ups and sewer, 22 with 50 amp electric hook ups, 25 with 30 amp electric hook ups , 3 screened shelters for camping, 10 non-electric sites, a group camping area and a day-use group picnic shelter. The group campsite can accommodate up to 100 people and provides campers with a screened shelter, restrooms and showers, as well as 12 campsites with water and electricity. The three screened shelters all have water access and are close to the boat ramp. Each shelter has a ceiling fan, table, campfire ring, grill, covered porch and water. One shelter has a deck right above the waterfront.
Natural Features
The campground is located in a southern pine forest overlooking the lake. Many campsites are on the water's edge.

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, horse races and numerous festivals, including the Four State Fair and Rodeo and the Jump, Jive and Jam Festival.

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