Possum Kingdom Campground

There’s lots to do and see right at Possum Kingdom State Park. Possum Kingdom Lake features scenic coves and 300 miles of shoreline. Enjoy fishing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, and water skiing. There are a fishing pier and a fish cleaning station. Canoes, wakeboards, kneeboards, water skis, and tubes are available for rent. Other recreational activities to enjoy here include hiking, biking, nature study, and geocaching. There is an interactive trail map. The marina offers some fishing supplies, camping items, and groceries. You can also explore the legendary Davy Crockett National Forest when you are staying at one of the RV parks in Caddo. This forest sits within the Neches and Trinity river basins, and it covers over 160,000 acres of woodlands, streams, and wildlife. Special places in the forest include the Four C National Recreation Trail, the Big Slough Wilderness Area, and the Alabama Creek Wildlife Management Area. The Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area features a beach with a bathhouse and swimming, fishing, an interpretive forest trail, a picnic area, and concessions. Other recreational activities in the forest include water sports, hiking, biking, hunting and fishing, wildlife observation, nature viewing, and photography. Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway is also easily accessible when you're staying at Possum Kingdom Campground. The park is near a former health resort. It now features a lake, the Penitentiary Hollow rock climbing area, and an amphitheater. There are six fishing piers, and rods, reels, and tackle boxes are available on loan. Flat-bottom boats with trolling motors, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are available for rent. The 20-mile trailway system follows a reclaimed railroad bed with gentle grades and curves. There are 16 bridges with decks and rails. Drinking water and restrooms are available at all four of the trailheads. Interactive trail maps, rock climbing maps, and interpretive guides are downloadable. Ranger-led programs for all ages include wildflower walks, wilderness survival, astronomy, and cowboy history through music and poetry.