Eisenhower State Park - Elm Point Camping Area in TX -- Campground & RV Camping
Eisenhower State Park - Elm Point Camping Area in TX
CampgroundTX State Parks
3.5 mi from Preston
Setting
Premium water-access camping on Lake Texoma's rocky shores near Denison, featuring elevated bluffs (616–767 ft) with woodland backdrop. Elm Point area provides 13 tent pads with water spigots between sites, picnic tables, and fire rings. Lake offers year-round fishing for striped bass, crappie, and catfish from two fishing piers and shoreline; sandy cove swimming. Boat ramp and privately-operated marina with kayak and canoe rentals. Over four miles of hiking and biking trails, including Armadillo Hill Nature Trail. Park opened 1958 honoring President Eisenhower (born in Denison). Nearby Eisenhower Birthplace Historic Site and Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge; fossil hunting and wildflower viewing.
- Little separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- The Lake Texoma shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
- Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
Climate averages
October normals 52–76°F, 4.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 99 of 100.