We came out here a couple of times for a day trip in celebration of my husband's upcoming birthday…read more That's right, I married a camper and all the things that go with that. My initial reaction to this park was that it was small for a state park and had limited fishing spots. From our first visit, I saw one stream and a very small lake near the park store where you check in. They have primitive, tent and cabin camping sites. The cabins range $40-45 a night and have heat/air and bunk beds. You provide your own linens and everything else. Tent camping starts at $20 a night. This location does a pretty good job with the spread out of the restrooms. They have plenty of picnic tables and a pavilion for grilling and coming for the day. On the second day, I realized that there was a satellite location only about 3 miles away off Bowie that is still part of the park. Lost Creek Reservoir has a substantial amount of fishing and about 10 sites. This discovery pushed it to 5 stars for me. The real draw to this location is the historical value and activities. Fort Richardson was in operation from 1867-1878. They have preserved the hospital, one of the barracks and officer quarters and still have the bakery and magazine standing. They have an introductory building with some displays and information and restrooms. At that point you can do a self guided tour or a walking tour. As far as prices go, I think park entry was $3 per person, but I am not positive. We have the annual park pass, so we get in free for us and anyone in our vehicle. However, that price is cheaper than other state parks. The state pass will also get you a discount on the second night of camping. There is a separate fee at the fort. There was a reenactment event going on this weekend and the fees were $1-$2 per person based on the activity that day. For example, on Friday they weren't doing the main battle, just a skirmish and firing the cannons on the hour. They had actors in period dress talking about various aspects of the era and vendors selling merchandise and concessions. On this day it was $1. On Saturday they were doing the main battle and so they charged $2. Overall a great deal for a family friendly activity. We enjoyed both of our trips out there and the staff was great. I also discovered it was a few blocks from Herd's Burgers so I no longer need any convincing to come out to Jacksboro. I do like that this park isn't as crowded as others despite its small size. A great place for a day trip with the option of fishing and camping as well. Check it out!

Great Stay at Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site…read moreWe had a wonderful time at Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site. We stayed at Site #6, which was clean, level, and easy to access. The park itself is peaceful, well maintained, and full of history, with plenty of areas to explore and learn from. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the historic buildings added a unique touch to the visit. A great place to camp, hike, and experience a bit of Texas history -- we'll definitely be back!

We rented the Crownline for my bachelor party on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. I…read morewas a little bummed since I assumed we'd have to return the boat each evening until I found out that we'd be able to keep the boat overnight since we had access to a boat dock. That instantly changed my mood about the weekend. When we picked it up on Saturday morning, we kept getting a warning tone coming from the boat. All gauges read normal, so we called and brought it back. Turns out the power steering fluid was low. Jerry and Jay got us patched up and on our way in less than 15 minutes. I didn't feel inconvenienced, but Jay let us return the boat Monday morning since we had to come back in. The great service and "Alright Alright Alright" attitude really set the tone for a great and memorable weekend.

We rented a 25ft pontoon boat for a Saturday afternoon. The service was great! Plus the upgraded…read moretube was perfect. The boat was very clean, in great shape, and worked perfectly. We will gladly return and rent again!

Really impressed with Sandy Beach @ Possum Kingdom Lake!! Came here in the afternoon on…read moreIndependence Day 2026 and still was able to secure a beach spot and decent parking. The vibe was very chill with large & small families, friend groups, and couples chillin' and relaxing around the lake. Lots of good cooking, grilling, and feasting going on, with a ton of varieties of music playing. The swimming was excellent and easily accessible from the shoreline and beaches. Tons of boats, pontoons, and jet skis out, so everyone was enjoying themselves orderly and having a great time! Definitely a fav go-to spot for the future!

It's fun by the water and it's really pretty. But besides the water theirs not much to do at possum…read morekingdom lake but it's still fun to go to ether way. We have found a lot of amazing things here form a baby possum. Frogs and amazing sunsets

Peanuts Crappie house is the place to fish for crappie. The owners and attendant are awesome. I…read morehave fished there many a time and have met some new friends along the way. They have recently cleaned the inside up and it is very nice now. Camping is great there and I have done that many of times also. I make a 70 mile round trip several time a month on Friday, Saturday and on Sundays sometime. It is my understanding that they are fixing to add a little bait shop on the grounds and already have a cabin to rent. Call Wes at the number on the sign and he will be happy to help you out with any questions. Penny Judd

So I've heard people talk about fishing at the "crappie house" here in Graham (Lake Eddelman), but…read morecould never find information on what, how & why, so here goes... This place lies about 2 miles from town (reference point is North side Allsup's) off Hwy 380 going towards Newcastle, off of Hot Point Loop Rd. Once on Hot Point Loop, you'll take a dirt road for about 4 or 5 minutes to your destination. Basically a floating barge you can fish from both inside and outside. A valid fishing license is required. Bait is sold here (minnows are $3/dozen), as well are snacks and fishing equipment rentals. Folding chairs are available but not the most comfortable. As you arrive, there's an "honor system" box located before the ramp to the dock (I found out you can also pay the attendant inside the facility). Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children. An attendant is on site whenever they're open. There are metal rails all around the outside, and inside as well, with occasional rod holders welded into the angle iron rails. The interior fishing area has an estimated 10' x 20' opening. As for restroom facilities, if you're squeamish, you'd better use a restroom before you come out. The only thing on site is an outhouse, which I didn't even dare venture into. I'm giving this 3 stars because it could use updating and some renovations (occasional broken deck boards can be a hazard). Otherwise, the convenience of having a place like this available to the public for those that can't afford their own boat, is awesome. Fishing was a little slow for me this day (windy, and I caught 5 crappie and 1 catfish, all on live minnows), but it's nice if you want to get away and relax. More info is available on their Facebook page (Dad's Crappie House). Come chec

Not my kind of turkey hunting. The "ranch" that we hunted on was approximately 75 acres and does…read morenot hold any turkeys on it. Your only hunting choice is to sit in a ground blind from daylight to dark in hopes that a turkey will walk be. I realize that it it hunting and not killing but this is not my kind of turkey hunting. We paid for a 3 day hunt and left half way through the second day because we had not seen nor heard 1 turkey during our hunt (2 people). I give the accommodations 1/2 of a star.

Sad excuse for a Hog Hunt Outfitter. 3 hunters, 2 days & did not see a single hog! "Guide" was…read morejust a "taxi" service to & from the blinds. The cabin assigned was pretty bad -- old propane stove with no pilot light, no matches, & ran out of propane through our second meal. (Obviously, nobody checked the tank.) Sign by the only toilet, "our septic tank isn't working well, so deposit your used toilet paper in the wastebasket beside the toilet." 2 days later you can imagine how it smelled! I DO NOT recommend this place ever.

We came here with our camper for the night and it was great! One issue was we got there on a…read moreSaturday around 3:30 and the office was already closed, even though they're open until 5. That said, they did have our information in a box for after hours check in. The bathrooms were great, spacious, clean and plentiful. The showers have great water pressure and adjustable shower heads. They're right next to the laundry that looked to be $3 a load. We had a back in waterfront location and it was great to be able to just hop in the water. There's also a few marinas and a pool on-site. We ran out of drinking water and were a bit bummed there wasn't a water refill station and the office was closed which I believe is where the store is. It's dog friendly and had a small dog park.

So easy to pull in. That was the first thing that I noticed. After we pulled in we took showers and…read morethe bathrooms are a 10/10. They are nice and big. They also are just what you need after driving for 14 hours one day and 7 hours the next. Overall, an amazing experience.

Just went for Memorial Day weekend. My group and family had a wonderful time. The slip is nice…read moreand convenient. The store has all the essentials and great eats. The park has some good trails and the lake views are incredible. We stayed in cabin 3 and it got the job done for us. I would consider cabin 5 next time. Highly recommend .

We decided to do some camping this weekend. The view is absolutely stunning and I loved the…read moreafternoon visit from the deers. We loved seeing the stars light up the sky- pictures to show! The only thing was being woken up at 1am to someone doing some work on something. But outside of that it was nice and peaceful.