Pat Mayse West
Pat Mayse Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: POWDERLY, TX, TX
Price: From $12 per night
Price range: $12–$18 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (201 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Pat Mayse West Campground is on the banks of its namesake lake in the Red River Basin in Lamar County, Texas. Easy access to developed park areas has made the lake a haven for families who enjoy camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing and other outdoor recreation.This year-round campground offers 88 sites, 83 of which have electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.Pat Mayse Lake covers almost 6,000 acres and has 67 mi
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pat-mayse-west to be notified when sites open up.
Pat Mayse West offers excellent fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie on the banks of Pat Mayse Lake, with family-friendly amenities including boat launch, swimming access, and a 4.4/5 Google rating from real campers praising the beautiful, well-kept grounds.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth present in area; also Western Ribbon Snake, Three-toed Box Turtle, Chuck-will's-widow, and Red-shouldered Hawk documented within 8km
Insider tips for Pat Mayse West: Book early — federal campground with high demand and 87 total sites Electric hookups only available on select sites at 30-amp; bring 20-amp fuses and verify hookup availability before booking Choose tent sites away from RV loops to avoid generator noise (sites B16-B17 noted as quieter) No sewer hookups at any sites; on-site dump station available
Skip Pat Mayse West if: You need full hookups (water/sewer) — only select sites have electric, no water or sewer available. You require 50-amp service — only 30-amp electric hookups offered. You want guaranteed availability — seasonal operations and federal booking system means advance planning required.
Best time to visit Pat Mayse West: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; Google reviews mention hot summer days suitable for lake swimming.
Nearby campgrounds: Sanders Cove (POWDERLY, TX), Kiamichi Park (SAWYER, OK), Virgil Point (SAWYER, OK), West Lake Davy Crockett (Decatur, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pat Mayse West
Cell signal at Pat Mayse West (POWDERLY, TX): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 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.
Pat Mayse West Campground is on the banks of its namesake lake in the Red River Basin in Lamar County, Texas. Easy access to developed park areas has made the lake a haven for families who enjoy camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing and other outdoor recreation.This year-round campground offers 88 sites, 83 of which have electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.Pat Mayse Lake covers almost 6,000 acres and has 67 miles of shoreline.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand and 87 total sites
Electric hookups only available on select sites at 30-amp; bring 20-amp fuses and verify hookup availability before booking
Choose tent sites away from RV loops to avoid generator noise (sites B16-B17 noted as quieter)
No sewer hookups at any sites; on-site dump station available
Campground operates year-round; Google reviews mention hot summer days suitable for lake swimming
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Paris, TX, take HWY 271 north for 12 miles to FM 906 W, then 4 miles to FM 197. Turn west for 3 miles to CR 35810, turn left 1 mile to CR 35800, then left into the park.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Pat Mayse Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Pat Mayse Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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