North Shore
Wright Patman Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: TEXARKANA, TX, TX
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Shore Park is the largest day-use area on Wright Patman Lake, a 30,000-acre lake set amidst the piney woods of northeast Texas. With a sandy swimming beach, accessible boat ramp, reservable group picnic shelter and numerous other amenities, the park provides a fun, enjoyable day at the lake for a wide variety of visitors.The group picnic shelter can accommodate up to 30 people. It is conveniently located next to a restroom with flush toilets and the swimming beach.
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, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/north-shore to be notified when sites open up.
North Shore Park is the largest day-use area on Wright Patman Lake with a sandy swimming beach, accessible boat ramp, and numerous amenities. Campers consistently praise the beautiful beach, spacious grounds, and variety of activities including swimming, biking, and playground facilities.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, White-tailed Deer, Summer Tanagers, Caspian Terns, False Map Turtles, and Razor-backed Musk Turtles documented in the area
Insider tips for North Shore: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Most sites have no hookups despite amenities list; verify hookup availability when booking Sandy beach and playground make this family-friendly; arrive early for best parking
Skip North Shore if: You need full hookups—most sites do not have them. You plan to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You want pristine water clarity—reviewers note water clarity is lower than some other lakes.
Best time to visit North Shore: May-October — Official operating season verified in campground data.
Nearby campgrounds: Clear Springs (Tx) (TEXARKANA, TX), Sportsman’S Cove (Texarkana, TX), Oak Park (Wright Patman Lake) (TEXARKANA, TX), Piney Point (TEXARKANA, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Shore
Cell signal at North Shore (TEXARKANA, 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
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.
North Shore Park is the largest day-use area on Wright Patman Lake, a 30,000-acre lake set amidst the piney woods of northeast Texas. With a sandy swimming beach, accessible boat ramp, reservable group picnic shelter and numerous other amenities, the park provides a fun, enjoyable day at the lake for a wide variety of visitors.The group picnic shelter can accommodate up to 30 people. It is conveniently located next to a restroom with flush toilets and the swimming beach.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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
Most sites have no hookups despite amenities list; verify hookup availability when booking
Sandy beach and playground make this family-friendly; arrive early for best parking
Official operating season verified in campground data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Physical Address for North Shore Park: Corps Road 13-A Texarkana, TX 75501 From Texarkana, take U.S. Highway 59 south approximately 10 miles. Turn right on Farm-to-Market (FM) Road 2148 and travel approximately 1.5 miles to the Wright Patman Lake sign. Turn left and follow park signs to the 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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