Sanders Cove
Sanders Cove Campground is on the banks of Pat Mayse Lake in the Red River Basin in Lamar County, Texas. Easy access to developed park areas has made the lake a haven for families who enjoy camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing and other outdoor recreation.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 83 |
| Tent-only | 3 |
| group shelter electric | 2 |
| RV with electric | 1 |
| Standard, no hookups | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
90 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | A-LO | Tent only | Back-in | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||||
| A002 | A-LO | Tent only | Back-in | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | ||||||
| A003 | A-LO | Tent only | Back-in | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | ||||||
| A004 | A-LO | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | |||||
| A005 | A-LO | Electric | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A006 | A-LO | Electric | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A007 | A-LO | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 30/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A008 | A-LO | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A009 | A-LO | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A010 | A-LO | Electric | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
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 | 80 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites B014, B015, B016, B017 and 7 more are listed accessible |
This year-round campground offers 85 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Paris, TX, take HWY 271 north 12 miles to FM 906 W and follow it 1 mile to CR 35920. Turn left into the park following signs.
| Nearest town | Powderly, Texas |
| Coordinates | 33.8408° N, 95.5342° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireLake
32 mi from the campground · 105 acres · 50% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 35.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 43.5 mi |
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Here is my honest review of the Sanders Cove Campground at the Pat Mayse Recreation Area.
Worth a stop
- under 0.1 miSanders Cove Day Use ↗Day use
- 3.3 miPat Mayse East Day Use ↗Day use
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Natural features
Pat Mayse Lake covers almost 6,000 acres and has 67 miles of shoreline. It is situated among gently rolling grasslands and mixed hardwood forests studded with mature pines. Wildlife is abundant in the surrounding area.
Recreation
The lake provides excellent opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, white crappie, sunfish, striped bass and channel and flathead catfish, among other species. Hunting is a very popular activity in the area. The surrounding lands are managed for upland game and whitetail deer. Other species present include fox squirrel, gray squirrel, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, cottontail rabbit, raccoon and fox. Opossum, beaver, mink, skunk and nutria are also present. The lake also provides resting and feeding habitat for migratory waterfowl. A few miles north of the project area are the famed Red River Bottoms where waterfowl congregate in impressive numbers.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sanders Cove?
Sites at Sanders Cove are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sanders Cove?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sanders Cove have?
91 sites, including 83 standard sites with power, 3 tent-only sites, 2 group shelter electric, and 1 RV site with electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Sanders Cove?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Sanders Cove have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Sanders Cove?
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sanders Cove?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sanders Cove. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sanders Cove?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Sanders Cove?
Sites B014, B015, B016, and B017 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 11 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Sanders Cove?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Sanders Cove?
The lake provides excellent opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Sanders Cove?
Powderly, Texas.
Source: Getting there