Pat Mayse East

903-732-4956
PO BOX 129
POWDERLY, TX 75473-0129

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.

Camp site features

Across 25 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: all 25 sites
  • Water hookups: all 25 sites
  • Fire pit: all 25 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 25 sites
  • ADA accessible: all 25 sites
  • Longest rig: 100 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Power up to 30 amps
  • Equipment: RV, Trailer

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 6 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

67 reviews
5 stars
48
4 stars
8
3 stars
8
2 stars
3
linda D
Loop:A
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Reviewed a month ago
Need more horse pens. Need pens at every site
Carol A
Loop:A
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
We stayed in the horse campground. Sites were shady, had electric, and the grounds were beautiful. The trails were great. Good footing and easy 9for the most part). I did not go into the bathroom, however, as others said that they were disgusting.
James C
Loop:A
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Fabulous park!
Zoe H
Loop:B
Site:
Reviewed 4 months ago
Decent gravel area for setting up our camper for the first time. Beach is very muddy so pack proper water shoes!
Brian S
Loop:B
Site:
Reviewed 5 months ago
There were no camp hosts visible the entire time. Campsite behind us had at least 8 adults and 4 kids, and a teenager driving a pickup without a muffler down on the beach. Thankfully they were quiet at night.
Dana W
Loop:A
Site:
Reviewed 5 months ago
When you go camping, Pat mayes is beautiful, safe and has great spots. But please have respect for other campers and be quiet at night, and don't let your dogs bark all night and no parties. It's rude and disrespectful to families trying to sleep. My grandkids had a good time and fun for little weekend trips. Nothing against the park, just some of the visitors need to thunk of others in the park at night.
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 10% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 6 years of reservations.

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