Notable Campgrounds
- Best for swimming: Elm Point Campground has 13 sites with electric and water hookups, and is closest to the swimming area.
- Best for fishing: Bois D’Arc Campground boasts a strategic location with access to both the fishing pier and boat ramp.
- Best for late arrivals: Overflow Campground has 11 non-reservable sites for tents or RVS.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve campsites at the park’s five main campgrounds in advance via the Texas State Parks website. Campsites at the Overflow Campground are first-come, first-served.
- Campsite reservations open five months in advance.
- Campsites book up fast for summer and holiday weekends—book as early as possible, especially if you have a particular site in mind (such as campsite #179 with its unbeatable lake views).
When to Go
Eisenhower State Park is open year-round, but it can get busy anytime from spring through fall. Daytime temperatures can reach over 90°F in summer, so make an early start if you want to hike. It’s sometimes warm enough to swim in late spring, and this is the most scenic time to hike, when wildflowers begin to bloom along the trails. However, April and May are typically the wettest months, so come prepared.
Know Before You Go
- Eisenhower State Park is located 80 miles north of Dallas, or about a 1.5-hour drive away.
- Park entrance fees are required in addition to camping fees, and general entrance reservations can be made up to one month in advance.
- Facilities in the park include restrooms, picnic benches, two fishing piers, fish washing stations, and a park store selling souvenirs, firewood, and snacks. You can also purchase groceries and camping supplies in Denison, a 15-minute drive away.
- You can bring your own boat or watercraft, or rent kayaks, standup paddleboards, or pontoon boats from Eisenhower Yacht Club.
- Birdwatching is a highlight, so pack your binoculars.
Eisenhower State Park
Land and water adventures await on the shore of one of the US’ largest reservoirs.
Along with the best views of Lake Texoma, Eisenhower State Park has everything lakeside campers might need, including miles of hiking and biking trails blooming with Texan wildflowers, rocky shores dotted with lake fossils, and dedicated OHV trails for an extra dose of adrenaline. Getting on the water is a must, whether you bring your own boat, rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, or cool off at the swimming cove. Don’t forget your fishing tackle, as the lake is teeming with striped bass, crappie, and catfish. Campers can choose from six campgrounds and a cabin.
Along with the best views of Lake Texoma, Eisenhower State Park has everything lakeside campers might need, including miles of hiking and biking trails blooming with Texan wildflowers, rocky shores dotted with lake fossils, and dedicated OHV trails for an extra dose of adrenaline. Getting on the water is a must, whether you bring your own boat, rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, or cool off at the swimming cove. Don’t forget your fishing tackle, as the lake is teeming with striped bass, crappie, and catfish. Campers can choose from six campgrounds and a cabin.
Activities in the park
6 campgrounds in Eisenhower State Park
If the best part of waking up is a cup of coffee and fishing at 4am, then grab a site in the Fossil Ridge Campground! This developed set of sites is nearest to one of just two fishing piers on Texoma Lake - that means stumbling to the pier at the crack of dawn will take a minimal amount of effort so you can spend the maximum amount of effort reeli Read more...
Fish on! You’re not going to catch any lake monsters, but you have a high probability of getting quality angling time in at Bois D’Arc Campground, which sits alongside one of the two fishing piers at Eisenhower State Park. Sites include picnic table, fire ring, water, sewer, and electric hookup and are located near bathroom facilities. Read more...
Armadillo Hill is right around the corner from the park entrance, and is comprised of 57 developed sites that follow the topography of Lake Texoma. (Hello, sunsets on the water!) Each camp comes equipped with the basics - picnic table, fire ring, waist-high grill, tent pad and water spigot as well as nearby restroom and shower facilities. Since th Read more...
If you thought Eisenhower State Park couldn’t get any better, RVs can camp here too! The RV campground area is a large blacktop parking lot that can accommodate up to 37 RVs which equals an infinite amount good times. Nearby amenities include restrooms, water and electric hook-up, and a group pavilion. Nomads take note, no tents allowed. #vanlifeRead more...
Marco Polo for breakfast anyone? Elm Point’s 13 premium sites sit at the northernmost tip of Eisenhower State Park, and are the nearest sites to the only designated swimming spot in the 423-acre park. Whether you shower in the morning or opt for the lake is up to you. We won’t judge. Sites include picnic table, fire ring, waist-high grill, tent pa Read more...
First come, first served! The overflow campground area is a great option, as it sits between Elm Point (designated swimming) and Fossil Ridge (fishing pier) camping areas. Nearby amenities include a playground, showers, restrooms and a bike path in your backyard. Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Eisenhower State Park is open year-round, but it can get busy anytime from spring through fall. Daytime temperatures can reach over 90°F in summer, so make an early start if you want to hike. It’s sometimes warm enough to swim in late spring, and this is the most scenic time to hike, when wildflowers begin to bloom along the trails. However, April and May are typically the wettest months, so come prepared.
Know Before You Go
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