Damsite Texas
Campground · Texas · 20 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Texoma (ENV)
- 20
- Bookable sites
- up to 12
- People per site
- 540 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Damsite Texas is a relatively small campground which consists of a total of 19 campsites. Each of the campsites do have water and electric. The campground is located right along the Red River which gives easy access to popular outdoor activities like fishing. Most of all the campsites are covered by pecan trees within the campground which allows for great shade during the summer time. Before the enterance to the camground you will notice there are multiple picnic tables and a pavillion to be able to utilize for the day, this allows visitors to spend the day along the Red River and enjoy the scenary while not having to pay the cost for overnight camping within the campground. If a visitor does choose to bring a boat to explore lake Texoma, there is a popular spillway boat ramp area that is located at the Denison dam.
Recreation
Even though the Damsite Texas campground is located along the Red River, Lake Texoma is located just right on the other side of the Dension Dam. Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, birding and relaxing on the sandy beaches are the typical pursuits of most visitors. The lake is known as the "Striper Capital of the World," one of the few reservoirs in the nation where Striped bass reproduce naturally. Other popular species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, channel catfish and blue catfish. Many visitors fish in the Red River in which they catch a vaiety of differnt species like Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Alligator Gar, and occasionally American Paddlefish.
Facilities
Damsite Texas offers 19 campsites, all with 30 amp electric service and water hook-ups. Vault toilets are located in the area. A dump station is located along the Red River. Restaurants and stores are available within 5 miles of the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated right along the Texas side of the Red River by the Denison Dam. Deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, waterfowl and songbirds are abundant around the river.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Texoma features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.
The facts
- 20 bookable sites
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: A
Site types
- 20 Standard Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.
20 campsites at Damsite Texas
Check-in 06:00 PM · Check-out 04:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 10 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 11 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 12 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 13 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 14 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 15 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 16 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 17 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 18 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 19 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 2 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 20 | A | Standard Electric | — | Paved | Moderate | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 3 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 4 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 5 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 6 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 7 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 8 | A | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 9 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 12 | 🐾 |
Getting there
33.81823, -96.55994 · 33°49'5.6"N 96°33'35.8"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Damsite Texas
- Can you reserve a site at Damsite Texas?
- Yes, Damsite Texas is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Damsite Texas have?
- 20 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Damsite Texas?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Damsite Texas.
- Does Damsite Texas have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Damsite Texas?
- Campfires are allowed at Damsite Texas. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 903-465-4990
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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