Possum Kingdom State Park

P O Box 70
Caddo TX 76429
940/549-1803
Park locator map

08/01/06 - The drinking water at Possum Kingdom State Park is non-potable due to a high salt content. Visitors must bring their own water for consumption. Non-potable water is available at campsites, restrooms & showers.

History: Possum Kingdom State Park, west of Mineral Wells in Palo Pinto County, is 1528.7 acres adjacent to Possum Kingdom Lake. Some of the rock facilities at the park were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the early 1940s. The area was acquired by deed from the Brazos River Authority in 1940 and was opened to the public in 1950.

Activities: Activities include camping, picnicking, lake swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, nature study, boating, and water skiing.

Area Attractions: Some nearby points of interest are Fort Griffin State Historic Site, Ft. Richardson State Park, Historic Site & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway; Lake Mineral Wells State Park, Lake Arrowhead State Park, and Lake Brownwood State Parks.

Facilities: This park has 6 cabins that accommodate 4 in each and 1 that accommodates 8; campsites with water and electricity (premium campsites are available); campsites with water; walk-in primitive campsites (50-100 yards, fire ring only); a trailer dump station; picnic tables; a fishing pier; restrooms with showers; a fish-cleaning facility; a concrete boat ramp with a courtesy dock; playgrounds; and 2 miles of hiking/nature trails. Note: 08/01/06 - The drinking water at Possum Kingdom State Park is non-potable due to a high salt content. Visitors must bring their own water for consumption. Non-potable water is available at campsites, restrooms & showers.

Park & Facility Fees
Facility & Trail Map (PDF 91.6 KB)

Store/Marina: The park has a privately operated store and marina. The store carries groceries, bait, tackle, miscellaneous camping supplies, firewood, and a large assortment of T-shirts, and souvenirs. The marina offers both motorized and non-motorized boat rental, covered slip rental, and a gas dock. Reservations are strongly recommended for motorized boat and slip rentals. Store hours vary with the seasons. Please call 940/549-5612 for boat or slip reservations. Go the "P.K.S.P. Store and Marina" web site for more information.

Flora/Fauna: This park is located in the rugged canyon country of the Palo Pinto Mountains and Brazos River Valley, and is adjacent to Lake Possum Kingdom, 20,000 acres of the clearest, bluest water in the southwest. Numerous white-tailed deer make their home in the park. The Possum Kingdom Longhorns are on sabbatical roaming the rolling plains and woodlands of San Angelo State park while their home range is being rested and restored for their return in a few years.

More information on the wildlife mentioned here:

Texas Wildlife Factsheets.

Elevation: 925 feet
Weather: July average high is 94; southeast breeze; January average low is 34; low humidity year-round with April wettest month; first/last freeze: November 7/March 15.

National Weather Service forecast for this area.

Schedule: From December 1, 2005 - March 19, 2006 the Park is closed to camping and will be available for day use only. Busy Season: March - October on weekends; June - August all week. Check the calendar for scheduled access restrictions.

Directions: Take US Highway 180 to Caddo, then go 17 miles north on Park Road 33.

Current conditions including, fire bans & water levels, can vary from day to day. For more details, contact the park.