North Shore
North Shore Park is the largest day-use area on Wright Patman Lake, a 30,000-acre lake set amidst the piney woods of northeast Texas. With a sandy swimming beach, accessible boat ramp, reservable group picnic shelter and numerous other amenities, the park provides a fun, enjoyable day at the lake for a wide variety of visitors.
The group picnic shelter can accommodate up to 30 people. It is conveniently located next to a restroom with flush toilets and the swimming beach. There are 60 first come, first served picnic sites as well, though water and electricity are not supplied to these sites. There are no overnight campsites available in the park but Clear Springs Campground is one mile away.
Need to Know
- This is a day-use area only; no overnight camping allowed
Visitors must pay a $5 day-use fee at a self-serve station at the entrance of the park. No cash is accepted, only card payments. Visitors can purchase a day pass ($5) or a voucher for an annual pass ($40) that can be redeemed at Clear Springs Park (1/2 mile from North Shore Park). Visitors are asked to display their pass so rangers can check for payment. Access to the boat ramp is separate and no fee is required for the boat ramp.
Park is open daily from 9 AM to Sunset from April 1 through September 30.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
Natural Features
The park overlooks the lake and is set among a thick forest on the sandy shoreline.
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.
Recreation
This facility provides easy lake access for boating and fishing activities, as well as plenty of on-shore fun. Picnickers enjoy swimming and relaxing on the beach. Children have plenty of options to keep busy, including basketball and sand volleyball courts, a playground and horseshoe pit.
Anglers make use of the fishing pier and accessible boat dock and ramp in search of bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish.
Contact Information
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64 CLEAR SPRINGS PARK TEXARKANA TX 75501
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 903-838-8781
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Physical Address for North Shore Park:
Corps Road 13-A
Texarkana, TX 75501
From Texarkana, take U.S. Highway 59 south approximately 10 miles. Turn right on Farm-to-Market (FM) Road 2148 and travel approximately 1.5 miles to the Wright Patman Lake sign. Turn left and follow park signs to the entrance.
