Surface
area - 14,440
Acres |
Impounded
- 1941 |
Location
- 75 miles west of Fort Worth Texas. |
|
Possum
Kingdom Lake
Dotted with lakeside resorts and camps, the 14,440-acre
reservoir is among Texas' most popular outdoor recreation
destinations for swimmers, skin divers, boaters and fishermen.
Lake fish records include hybrid striped bass, 15.12 lb.;
largemouth bass, 16.02 lb.; smallmouth bass, 6.4 lb.;
and striped bass, 31.6 lb.
Scenic
woodlands surround lake offering good hunting during season.
Possum Kingdom State Park is located on southwestern shoreline.
About 30 miles northwest of Mineral Wells via Texas 337;
also accessible from Breckenridge, Caddo, Graford and
Graham.
Possum
Kingdom State Park
From US 180: Park Rd 33 N 18 mi. On Possum Kingdom Lake.
Wheeled back-in camper or tent sites 116; w/elec &
water 61; w/water 55. Cabins 6, limit 14 days; rsvns acptd.
Dump sta, fl toilets, showers, grills, groc, ice. Swim-lake;
fish, boat ramp, playground, skiing, Texas Longhorns.
940-549-1803