Pat Mayse East
Campground · Texas · 25 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 25
- Bookable sites
- 100 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 25
- Accessible sites
Overview
Pat Mayse East Campground is on the banks of Pat Mayse 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.
Recreation
The lake provides excellent opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, white crappie, sunfish, striped bass and channel and flathead catfish, among other species.
Hunting is a very popular activity in the area. The surrounding lands are managed for upland game and whitetail deer. Other species present include fox squirrel, gray squirrel, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, cottontail rabbit, raccoon and fox. Opossum, beaver, mink, skunk and nutria are also present.
The lake also provides resting and feeding habitat for migratory waterfowl. A few miles north of the project area are the famed Red River Bottoms where waterfowl congregate in impressive numbers.
Equestrian trails are available right next to the campground.
Facilities
This year-round campground offers 85 sites with electric hookups. Amenities pit toilets, drinking water, a dump station, and boat ramp.
Natural Features
Pat Mayse Lake covers almost 6,000 acres and has 67 miles of shoreline. It is situated among gently rolling grasslands and mixed hardwood forests studded with mature pines. Wildlife is abundant in the surrounding area.
The facts
- 25 bookable sites
- 26 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 25 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 100 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: A, B
Site types
- 25 Standard Electric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Sewer hookups — not available
26 campsites at Pat Mayse East
Check-in 06:00 PM · Check-out 04:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A02 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A03 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A04 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A05 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A06 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A07 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 100 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A08 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A09 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A10 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A11 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 80 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A12 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A13 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A14 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A15 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A16 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B01 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B02 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B03 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B04 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B05 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B06 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B07 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B08 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B09 | B | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B10 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
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 1 mile to CR 35850. Keep straight until reaching the signs for the two loops.
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Common questions about Pat Mayse East
- Can you reserve a site at Pat Mayse East?
- Yes, Pat Mayse East is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Pat Mayse East have?
- 26 sites in total, of which 25 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Pat Mayse East?
- 100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Pat Mayse East?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Pat Mayse East.
- Does Pat Mayse East have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Pat Mayse East?
- Campfires are allowed at Pat Mayse East. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- Phone 903-732-4956
- 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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