Sanders Cove

PO BOX 129
POWDERLY, TX 75473-0129

Overview

Sanders Cove 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.

Facilities

This year-round campground offers 85 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, 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 89 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 85 of 89 sites
Water hookups: 85 of 89 sites
Picnic table: 86 of 89 sites
Pets allowed: all 89 sites
ADA accessible: 10 of 89 sites
Group sites: 1 of 89 sites
Longest rig: 80 ft
Largest party: 30 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Paris, TX, take HWY 271 north 12 miles to FM 906 W and follow it 1 mile to CR 35920. Turn left into the park following signs.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

345 reviews

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Carolyn C

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Reviewed 6 days ago

Great stay, but then we had the entire campground to ourselves. Loved the swimming beach. We camped in a 45' Class A. Website limits length to 40' but after talking to staff, we learned we would be able to fit many of the campsites. Concrete pads are 40' but asphalt driveways are much longer, although many driveways have some slope. Beautiful area with many trees. Even though we had solid tree cover, our Starlink worked just fine. We camped in site B12.

Larry P

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Clean quiet, beautiful view. That's what I go to COE parks for.

Gary H

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Reviewed a month ago

A6 is the Best Site on the lake

Robert M

Loop:B Lo

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Reviewed a month ago

This is a beautiful park that is on a beautiful lake. The showers are in desperate need of refurbishing. The litter at the campsites is almost overwhelming in some parts.

william b

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Reviewed a month ago

We love going to Sanders Cove, the gate attendants are so nice, friendly, and helpful. The Dairy Queen is the best around.

Vanessa D

Loop:B Lo

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Reviewed a month ago

Great place to camp.

Availability

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