Campground

Malden Lake Campground

Wright Patman Lake · TEXARKANA · Texas — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Malden Lake Campground campground
Photo: Recreation.gov

Weekend availability at Malden Lake Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 4:34 AM PT
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    23/37 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    12/38 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    27/38 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    17/38 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
39
Electric sites
39
Water hookups
39
Pull-through
8
Max rig length
55 ft
Standard Electric

About this campground

Overview Malden Lake Campground is situated on the shore of 30,000-acre Wright Patman Lake within the piney woods of northeast Texas. This facility offers year-round enjoyment of outdoor activities like fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing.Recreation Wright Patman Lake hosts a wide range of recreational activities, including camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Boaters flock to the lake, and anglers try their luck for bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish. Malden Lake Park has a trail system behind the campsites in the H Loop, which is great for walking and enjoying the the park.Facilities Malden Lake Campground offers 39 campsites, all with water and electricity. Ten of the sites have 50-amp electric service, and all sites contain a picnic table, grill, utility table, lantern post and trash can. RV campers have the convenience of a dump station. The park also has a boat ramp and courtesy dock.Natural Features The campground overlooks the lake and is set among a thick pine forest that provides plenty of shade. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages approximately 55,000 acres of public forestland around the lake, providing habitat for wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, white-tailed deer, waterfowl and migrating bald eagles, pelicans and ducks. Some poisonous snakes inhabit the area. Nearby Attractions The Texarkana region is full of activities such as shopping, movies, restaurants and local historical sites. Shreveport, Louisiana offers river boat gambling, horse races and numerous festivals, including the Four State Fair and Rodeo and the Jump, Jive and Jam Festival. Contact Info For local information, please call (903) 585-2497 or call (903) 838-8781 for general information.

Getting there

Physical Address of Malden Lake Campground: 230 Malden Lake Road Maud, TX 75567 From I-30, exit onto Highway 8 at New Boston, Texas. Take Highway 8 south through Maud. Approximately six miles south of Maud, the park road will be on the left.

Elevation
258 ft
Contact
903-585-2497

Activities

  • HUNTING
  • BOATING
  • BIKING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING

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