The best ranch campgrounds in Wright Patman Lake

Within easy reach of Atlanta, Texarkana, and New Boston, Wright Patman Lake is the perfect spot for lake camping. With more than 170 miles of lakeshore, you’ll find endless spots to launch your boat or kayak, fish for white bass and crappie, or dive in for a swim. Campgrounds dot the north shore, where you’ll find spacious RV sites, many with electric hookups, while south shore campgrounds are at Piney Point, Rocky Point Park, and Atlanta State Park. Summer is peak season, but it’s worth timing your camping trip for spring, for the best fishing, or autumn to enjoy fall foliage hikes around the lake.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Wright Patman Lake

Within easy reach of Atlanta, Texarkana, and New Boston, Wright Patman Lake is the perfect spot for lake camping. With more than 170 miles of lakeshore, you’ll find endless spots to launch your boat or kayak, fish for white bass and crappie, or dive in for a swim. Campgrounds dot the north shore, where you’ll find spacious RV sites, many with electric hookups, while south shore campgrounds are at Piney Point, Rocky Point Park, and Atlanta State Park. Summer is peak season, but it’s worth timing your camping trip for spring, for the best fishing, or autumn to enjoy fall foliage hikes around the lake.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Wright Patman Lake

1. Coppergate Ranch

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25 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Mount Pleasant, TX

With remnants of a petrified forest, dinosaurs, Caddo Indians, pioneers, homesteaders, this land has seen it all. Now it is a woodland ranch with an event venue, horses, farm animals, trails, fishing ponds and camping. A true "Country Club" where you can escape your world and the stresses of technology in the style you wish. We have an on site RV's, and event venue, with 3 private bathrooms with showers, a club bar, catering kitchen and so much more! Perfect for the family that has a "glamper" and those who want to "rough it". Big enough to handle family reunions, weddings and parties yet .. big enough to give you the privacy you seek! Contact us for special events. In October we host Haunted Hallows which includes a haunted house trail and other Halloween based activities. Be sure to like our facebook page for updates. Close by are the towns of Mt pleasant, Daingerfield and Pittsburg. All have downtown areas with boutiques, antique and second hand shops to visit. There are several museums in the area including the Mid America Flight Museum - a private museum of over 60 vintage airplanes in flyable condition. In pittsburg there is the Ezekial aircraft and local history museum. also within 20 miles are major likes for water sports and sport fishing beyond our own famous "Catfish pond".

2. News Ranch

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8 sites · Tents, RVs · Omaha, TX

This is a quite spot in east texas. There’s woods on one side of us and a cattle/ quarter horse ranch on the other. We have calm red angus cattle on the property and their guard donkeys. If you’d like to feed them just let us know! You can fish near by at a public fishing spot. We will eventually be able to offer fishing on the property, we are working on stocking. If there ends up being an interest in hunting we can look into that. This is a primitive site so bring your gear! Mount Pleasant and New Boston are about 30 minutes away with restaurants and shopping.

3. Magnolia Farmhouse

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1 site · Tent, RV · Texarkana, TX

Welcome to Magnolia Farm, a serene 13-acre gated and secure haven that offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern convenience for RVers looking for the perfect getaway. Nestled amidst the tranquility of nature, our farm is home to a delightful array of animals including friendly horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, and pigs, adding a touch of bucolic bliss to your stay. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of the farm, stepping out of your RV to a landscape where the morning mist hovers over lush fields. If you're an early riser, join us in the joy of farm life with the chance to collect fresh eggs - a small, yet memorable part of your farm stay experience. Our sprawling property is an RV enthusiast's dream. With ample space to park your home-on-wheels, you’ll find the perfect spot to set up, unwind, and soak in the scenic views. Whether you're looking to disconnect and relax in a peaceful setting or seeking a base to explore the local area, Magnolia Farm is ideally suited for both. For those who love outdoor activities, our farm offers plenty of space to stroll. You can wander through our fields, picnic under the shade of trees, or simply enjoy a quiet evening around a campfire, sharing stories under the stars. Nearby, you'll find a variety of attractions to enhance your stay. Explore local hiking trails, discover quaint nearby towns with charming eateries and shops, or take a short drive to explore regional parks and natural reserves. At Magnolia Farm, we strive to create a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere where every guest feels at home. Whether you're here for a night or planning a longer retreat, we're dedicated to making your stay a memorable one. Come, join us at Magnolia Farm, where nature, comfort, and farm life blend seamlessly to provide the perfect country escape for RVers.

4. Twin Lakes RV Resort

1 site · RV · Mount Pleasant, TX

Twin Lakes Resort is the newest and largest RV resort in East Texas. We provide an unforgettable experience for everyone who visits us, from couples to families to groups of friends. One of the many reasons our resort stands out from the rest is that we’re surrounded by beautiful lakes that open the doors to endless adventures. From our beautiful scenery to our multi-million dollar amenities, we’ve set out to provide our guests with an unmatched RV and tiny home experience in East Texas. Amenities include: Bocce Ball Fire Pits Food Service Kangaroo Jumper Laundry Playground 9-Hole Mini Golf RV & Boat Storage Event Stage Splash Pad Dog Washing Station Basketball Court Dog Park Fishing Pier Kids Center Pickleball Pool Restroom/Showers Shuffleboard General Store Waterfront Pavilion Golf Simulator Please call 430-297-4160 and ask for Site #52.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Jessica

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Coppergate Ranch

Great place to camp with Lynda and Reston being great hosts! We got in very late due to an unseen emergency and Reston still escorted us to our camp site. The grounds were great with so much room to explore. The Haunt was awesome and being able to order breakfast the last day was so much easier for pack up.

Ryu

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Coppergate Ranch

We loved our first stay at Lynda’s. Ruston took care of us mainly from picking the best spot that suit us, we had a great time and this is the place if you want to experience the real “Southern Hospitality”. They have bathrooms, showers, even a kitchen, literally everything. It’s a 200 acres land so you won’t have to worry about bumping up with other campers, you can be as private or involved as you wish. We will be back for sure!! And thank y’all again for making this stay great for us.

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Natalie

April 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Coppergate Ranch

It’s an ideal woodsy campsite with a picnic bench, clean outhouse as advertised, flat spots for tents and a pond. The frogs were not too loud at night by the pond - just the right amount of nature sounds. We took the row boat out and used the life jackets from the chest by the pond (beware of aggressive wasps in the chest! They keep wasp spray in the porta potty.) It was about a 1/3 mile walk (or bike ride) to the wedding venue to use the nice showers and kitchen. The VERY big and loud but VERY smart and friendly (don’t be scared) family dog guided us along the trail to and from the venue. Highlight for us! Lynda and Ruston were so welcoming and accommodating. We saw that is was supposed to rain by 5am and Ruston offered to move us closer to venue. (But we slept in our van so we could stay at the campsite.) And we got so lucky that we happened to be there for Easter Sunday and we were invited to the family breakfast and egg hunt. Perfect for our 4 year old and so thoughtful. Then we got to meet all the farm animals. Just a magical time!

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Mildred

April 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Coppergate Ranch

We were luckily the only ones camping this weekend so they allowed us to camp wherever.☺️ we ended up by the catfish pond and absolutely enjoyed it! Our dogs were having so much fun swimming & we paddled out on the water. Hiking the property was pretty fun too! Their dogs did show up to say hi & even followed us around some of the property :) luckily our dogs are friendly. We loved it :)

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Sydni

March 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Coppergate Ranch

Host was very kind and helpful! Beautiful spot to camp for the weekend and had great amenities. Would definitely recommend to someone!

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Joshua

March 2025

Tent

2 nights at Coppergate Ranch

This camp ground is beautiful and peaceful. An abundance of dogwoods, pine, and other trees. Catfish pond was the first thing we saw when we got up in the morning. So calming watching the water and listening to the morning birds singing while we sipped our coffee. The hosts were extremely kind and helpful and always available. My family and I will be adding this wonderful site to our favorite campgrounds.

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The best ranch camping in Wright Patman Lake guide

Where to go

East Dallas Lakes

West of Wright Patman Lake, I-30 runs through the small towns of Mt Pleasant and Sulphur Springs, all the way to Dallas. Lake lovers will find plenty of scenic stopovers on route—head to Cooper Lake State Park to hike, bike, or horseback ride around Jim Chapman Lake or enjoy birding and fishing at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park. To the south, the pine-fringed Lake O’ The Pines is well stocked with bass, catfish, and crappie.

Texas Pineywoods

Lush woodlands and sparkling lakes provide the backdrop for outdoor adventures in eastern Texas’ Piney Woods. Whether you prefer ziplining through the forest, backcountry camping in the wilderness, or hopping between small towns and civil war sites, there are endless options for campers. For the ultimate back-to-nature experience, the Davy Crockett, Angelina, and Sabine national forests provide miles of hiking trails and primitive camping.

Arkansas

To the north, the Red River carves its way along the Texas-Arkansas border, while the twin city of Texarkana sprawls across both states. If you’re heading over the border, Millwood Lake should be the first stop on your itinerary—there’s great birding and fishing at Millwood State Park on the south shore, along with RV and tent campsites.