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Damsite Texas

Lake Texoma — lakeside

Location: Denison, TX, TX

Price: From $21 per night

Price range: $21–$25 per night

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (42 reviews)

Season: May through October

Damsite Texas is a relatively small campground which consists of a total of 19 campsites. Each of the campsites do have water and electric. The campground is located right along the Red River which gives easy access to popular outdoor activities like fishing.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/damsite-texas to be notified when sites open up.

Small Red River campground with excellent fishing access and abundant pecan tree shade. Google reviewers praise the shoreline, scenic views, and relaxing atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: American Alligator, Bobcat, Gray Fox, Osprey, and owls present in area

Insider tips for Damsite Texas: Book early — federal campground fills up quickly Most campsites lack hookups despite RIDB description mentioning water/electric Pecan tree coverage provides natural shade during hot summer months

Skip Damsite Texas if: You need full hookups — no hookups at most sites. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure. You plan to access Oklahoma side — that area is closed under construction.

Best time to visit Damsite Texas: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Burns Run East (Cartwright , OK), Burns Run West (Cartwright, OK), Preston Bend (Pottsboro, TX), Platter Flats (DENISON, OK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Damsite Texas

Cell signal at Damsite Texas (Denison, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Denison, TX, TX★ 3.5 (42 reviews)From $21/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Damsite Texas is a relatively small campground which consists of a total of 19 campsites. Each of the campsites do have water and electric. The campground is located right along the Red River which gives easy access to popular outdoor activities like fishing.

Best for:FamiliesSites:TentRV
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups20 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDump Station
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full hookups — no hookups at most sites✕ You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure✕ You plan to access Oklahoma side — that area is closed under construction

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills up quickly

Most campsites lack hookups despite RIDB description mentioning water/electric

Pecan tree coverage provides natural shade during hot summer months

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Alligator, Bobcat, Gray Fox, Osprey, and owls present in area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
903-465-4990· Lake Texoma

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Texoma fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Lake Texoma before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Damsite Texas cost per night?+
Damsite Texas costs $21–$25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Damsite Texas open?+
Damsite Texas is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Damsite Texas have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Damsite Texas?+
Damsite Texas is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Damsite Texas?+
Damsite Texas is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Damsite Texas?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Damsite Texas is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Damsite Texas open, and what are check-in times?+
Damsite Texas is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$21 /night★ 3.5 (42)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
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FAQ
How much does Damsite Texas cost per night?+
What season is Damsite Texas open?+
Does Damsite Texas have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Burns Run East

Cartwright , OK

From $16/night

Burns Run West

Cartwright, OK

From $18/night

Preston Bend

Pottsboro, TX

From $15/night

Platter Flats

DENISON, OK

From $15/night

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