Preston Bend
Preston Bend Campground is located on Lake Texoma, in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. The lake is said to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting abound.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 23 |
| Tent-only | 11 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
34 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 02 | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | Partial | No | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 03 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | No | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | |||
| 04 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 05 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 06 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 07 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 08 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 09 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 10 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | No | Yes / – | 12 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 70 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This small but popular campground offers 22 campsites with electrical and water hookups, and 12 basic sites without hookups. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water. A dump station, boat ramp and dock are located on-site. Many resorts and marinas are nearby on the Preston Peninsula.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Pottsboro, TX, travel 9 miles north on Hwy 289. Exit right at the campground.
| Nearest town | Pottsboro, Texas |
| Coordinates | 33.8801° N, 96.6488° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 5.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV Station Colbert ↗ | 7.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor Expeditions Supply Company ↗ | 9 mi |
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Worth a stop
The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.
- 0.5 miPreston Bend Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 1.6 miLighthouse Marina & Resort ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge begins about 10.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.2 miHagerman National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 11,302 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Colbert's Ferry SiteSite · Colbert · 8.3 mi
- George Braun HouseBuilding · Denison · 10.5 mi
- Ernst Martin Kohl BuildingBuilding · Denison · 10.9 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated on the Texas 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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Preston Bend?
Sites at Preston Bend are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Preston Bend?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Preston Bend have?
35 sites, including 23 standard sites with power and 11 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Preston Bend?
The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Preston Bend have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Preston Bend?
Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Preston Bend?
Yes, pets are allowed at Preston Bend. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Preston Bend?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Preston Bend?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Preston Bend?
Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Preston Bend?
Pottsboro, Texas. The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.
Source: Getting there
What if Preston Bend is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Burns Run West (4.1 mi), Burns Run East (4.7 mi), and Caney Creek (4.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby