Shady Park

Shady Park provides boat ramp access to Lake Texoma, the largest reservoir in the Tulsa District and a premier destination for boating, fishing, and water sports in the Southwest. Located in Sherwood Shores near Grayson County, Texas, this access point puts you on a massive 927-mile river system with excellent recreational opportunities. The lake supports a strong fishery and serves as a hub for multiple water activities including boating, swimming, water skiing, and wildlife viewing.

The Red River feeding this reservoir is a major waterway (Stream Order 9) with substantial flow averaging over 68,000 cubic feet per second and moderate gradient. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for a large, active lake environment with many access points and fellow recreationists. **Important:** Lake Texoma harbors zebra mussels—clean, drain, and dry your boat, trailer, livewells, and gear before leaving to prevent spread to other water bodies.

For facility details and reservations, contact the nearby Caney Creek Campground at 580-564-2632. Additional camping and access options are available at nearby locations like Big Mineral Camp. Check current conditions and advisories before launching, as conditions on this large reservoir can change rapidly.

Overview
Caney Creek Campground is located on Lake Texoma in Oklahoma's Cross Timbers Region. The lake is said to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting abound.Recreation
Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, birding and relaxing on the sandy...

Overview
Caney Creek Campground is located on Lake Texoma in Oklahoma's Cross Timbers Region. The lake is said to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting abound.Recreation
Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, birding and relaxing on the sandy beaches are the typical pursuits of most visitors.

The lake is known as the "Striper Capital of the World," one of the few reservoirs in the nation where striped bass reproduce naturally. Other popular species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, channel catfish and blue catfish.

Also available is the scenic Cross Timbers hiking trail, a very popular trail that winds for 14 miles above the lake on rocky ledges and through blackjack woodland. Forty miles of equestrian trails surround the lake as well.Facilities
This campground offers 41 campsites with electrical and water hookups, and 10 basic sites without hookups. A day-use group picnic shelter with electricity is available as well.
Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, and paved access. A boat ramp, dock, small playground and dump station are located on-site.Natural Features
The campground is situated on the northern side of Lake Texoma. Post and blackjack oaks forest the rolling hills of the region. Deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, waterfowl and songbirds are abundant around the lake.
Nearby Attractions
The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.

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