Sportsman’S Cove
Wright Patman Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Texarkana, TX, TX
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sportsman’s Cove Special Event Area is located in the old Mallard Bay/Intake Hill area on the lake. The special event area includes a 60’ X 60’ pavilion with lights, electrical outlets, access to potable water, 10 picnic tables and a grill, a restroom with showers and A/C, and a parking lot and boat ramp. This area is a great asset to the Wright Patman Lake Project for large scale Special Events and Fishing Tournaments.
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, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sportsmans-cove to be notified when sites open up.
Sportsman's Cove offers beautiful lake views with a floating fishing dock and concrete pier, plus direct access to fishing areas and excellent sunrise/sunset viewing. Campers consistently rate it 4.9/5 stars for its scenic location on Wright Patman Lake.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Caspian Terns, Summer Tanagers, White-tailed Deer, False Map Turtles, and Razor-backed Musk Turtles present in the area.
Insider tips for Sportsman’S Cove: Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability Visit for sunset views from the concrete pier or floating fishing dock Use the boat launch and fishing access; this is designated as a great asset for fishing tournaments
Skip Sportsman’S Cove if: You need hookups—most sites have no hookups available. You plan to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You're sensitive to shower facility odors—one reviewer reported unpleasant smells.
Best time to visit Sportsman’S Cove: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: North Shore (TEXARKANA, TX), Clear Springs (Tx) (TEXARKANA, TX), Oak Park (Wright Patman Lake) (TEXARKANA, TX), Piney Point (TEXARKANA, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sportsman’S Cove
Cell signal at Sportsman’S Cove (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.
Sportsman’s Cove Special Event Area is located in the old Mallard Bay/Intake Hill area on the lake. The special event area includes a 60’ X 60’ pavilion with lights, electrical outlets, access to potable water, 10 picnic tables and a grill, a restroom with showers and A/C, and a parking lot and boat ramp. This area is a great asset to the Wright Patman Lake Project for large scale Special Events and Fishing Tournaments.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Visit for sunset views from the concrete pier or floating fishing dock
Use the boat launch and fishing access; this is designated as a great asset for fishing tournaments
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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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