Malden Lake Campground
Wright Patman Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: TEXARKANA, TX, TX
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$48 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (193 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/malden-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Malden Lake Campground sits on the shore of Wright Patman Lake's 30,000 acres in northeast Texas piney woods, offering year-round camping with fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Google reviews average 4/5 stars from 13 campers.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Wood Storks, Mississippi Kites, Roseate Spoonbills, Western Pygmy Rattlesnakes, Eastern Hognose Snakes, and Northern Cottonmouths documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Malden Lake Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Verify hookup availability before booking; most sites have no hookups Plan for fishing and boating; the lake hosts bass, catfish, and crappie
Skip Malden Lake Campground if: You require full RV hookups—most sites are not equipped with them. You need guaranteed bathhouse cleanliness—one recent review reported poor maintenance conditions.
Best time to visit Malden Lake Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; one camper reported it was warmer than Illinois in December..
Nearby campgrounds: Piney Point (TEXARKANA, TX), Rocky Point(Wright Patman Dam) (TEXARKANA, TX), Clear Springs (Tx) (TEXARKANA, TX), Oak Park (Wright Patman Lake) (TEXARKANA, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Malden Lake Campground
Cell signal at Malden Lake Campground (TEXARKANA, TX): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Verify hookup availability before booking; most sites have no hookups
Plan for fishing and boating; the lake hosts bass, catfish, and crappie
Campground operates year-round; one camper reported it was warmer than Illinois in December.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Wright Patman Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Wright Patman Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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