Can you reserve a site at Preston Bend?

Yes, Preston Bend is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Preston Bend have?

35 sites in total, of which 34 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Preston Bend?

70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Preston Bend?

Yes, pets are allowed at Preston Bend.

Are campfires allowed at Preston Bend?

Campfires are allowed at Preston Bend. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Preston Bend, Texas — 34 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Preston Bend Campground is located on Lake Texoma, in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. The lake is said to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting abound.

Recreation

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.

Also available is the scenic Cross Timbers hiking trail, a very popular trail that winds for 14 miles above the lake on rocky ledges and through blackjack woodland. Forty miles of equestrian trails surround the lake as well.

Facilities

This small but popular campground offers 22 campsites with electrical and water hookups, and 12 basic sites without hookups. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water. A dump station, boat ramp and dock are located on-site. Many resorts and marinas are nearby on the Preston Peninsula.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the Texas side of Lake Texoma. Post and blackjack oaks forest the rolling hills of the region. Deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, waterfowl and songbirds are abundant around the lake.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (903) 465-4990.

Nearby Attractions

The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.

The facts

34 bookable sites
35 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: PBEN

Site types

23 Standard Electric
11 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

35 campsites at Preston Bend

Check-in 6:00 PM · Check-out 4:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
01	PBEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	70 ft	12	🐾
02	PBEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	12	🐾
03	PBEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
04	PBEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	70 ft	12	🐾
05	PBEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
06	PBEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	12	🐾
07	PBEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	12	🐾
08	PBEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	12	🐾
09	PBEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	12	🐾
10	PBEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
11	PBEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
12	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	65 ft	12	🐾
13	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	50 ft	12	🐾
14	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	12	🐾
15	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
16	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
17	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
18	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
19	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
20	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
21	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
22	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
23	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
24	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
25	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
26	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	12	🐾
27	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
28	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
29	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
30	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
31	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
32	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
33	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	55 ft	12	🐾
34	PBEN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
35	PBEN	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	65 ft	12	🐾

Getting there

From Pottsboro, TX, travel 9 miles north on Hwy 289. Exit right at the campground.

33.88011, -96.64875 · 33°52'48.4"N 96°38'55.5"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 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 Preston Bend

Can you reserve a site at Preston Bend?: Yes, Preston Bend is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Preston Bend have?: 35 sites in total, of which 34 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Preston Bend?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Preston Bend?: Yes, pets are allowed at Preston Bend.
Does Preston Bend have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Preston Bend?: Campfires are allowed at Preston Bend. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

Phone 903-786-8408
Book Recreation.gov

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

Preston Bend