Malden Lake Campground

Campground · Texas · 38 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Wright Patman Recreation Area (REC) · Open Access

38
Bookable sites
55 ft
Max rig length
up to 20
People per site
2
Accessible sites
258 ft
Elevation
Campsite and playground in Malden Lake Campground.

Overview

Malden Lake Campground is situated on the shore of 30,000-acre Wright Patman Lake within the piney woods of northeast Texas. This facility offers year-round enjoyment of outdoor activities like fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing.

Recreation

Wright Patman Lake hosts a wide range of recreational activities, including camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Boaters flock to the lake, and anglers try their luck for bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish.

Malden Lake Park has a trail system behind the campsites in the H Loop, which is great for walking and enjoying the the park.

Facilities

Malden Lake Campground offers 39 campsites, all with water and electricity. Ten of the sites have 50-amp electric service, and all sites contain a picnic table, grill, utility table, lantern post and trash can. RV campers have the convenience of a dump station. The park also has a boat ramp and courtesy dock.

Natural Features

The campground overlooks the lake and is set among a thick pine forest that provides plenty of shade.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages approximately 55,000 acres of public forestland around the lake, providing habitat for wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, white-tailed deer, waterfowl and migrating bald eagles, pelicans and ducks. Some poisonous snakes inhabit the area.

Nearby Attractions

The Texarkana region is full of activities such as shopping, movies, restaurants and local historical sites. Shreveport, Louisiana offers river boat gambling, horse races and numerous festivals, including the Four State Fair and Rodeo and the Jump, Jive and Jam Festival.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (903) 585-2497 or call (903) 838-8781 for general information.

The facts

  • 38 bookable sites
  • 39 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 2 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 55 ft
  • Up to 20 people per site
  • Loops: H, P

Site types

  • 38 Standard Electric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

39 campsites at Malden Lake Campground

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
H001HStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
H002HStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft10♿ 🐾
H003HStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft10 🐾
H004HStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft10 🐾
H005HStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
H006HStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft10 🐾
H007HStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved55 ft10 🐾
H008HStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
H009HStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved40 ft10 🐾
H010HStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
H011HStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved45 ft10 🐾
H012HStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved50 ft10 🐾
H013HStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft10 🐾
H014HStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved45 ft10 🐾
H015HStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
H016HManagementBack InPaved40 ft10 🐾
H017HStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
H018HStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved40 ft10 🐾
H019HStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
H020HStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
H021HStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
P001PStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft20 🐾
P002PStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft10 🐾
P003PStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
P004PStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft10 🐾
P005PStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved50 ft10 🐾
P006PStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
P007PStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft10 🐾
P008PStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
P009PStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved50 ft10 🐾
P010PStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft10 🐾
P011PStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
P012PStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
P013PStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
P014PStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft10 🐾
P015PStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft10 🐾
P016PStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
P017PStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
P018PStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft10♿ 🐾

Getting there

Physical Address of Malden Lake Campground:

230 Malden Lake Road

Maud, TX 75567

From I-30, exit onto Highway 8 at New Boston, Texas. Take Highway 8 south through Maud. Approximately six miles south of Maud, the park road will be on the left.

33.27472, -94.34778 · 33°16'29.0"N 94°20'52.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in4.35.24.54.95.24.83.92.83.95.14.55.5

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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Campsite and playground in Malden Lake Campground.

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Common questions about Malden Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Malden Lake Campground?
Yes, Malden Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Malden Lake Campground have?
39 sites in total, of which 38 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Malden Lake Campground?
55 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Malden Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Malden Lake Campground.
Does Malden Lake Campground have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Malden Lake Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Malden Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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