Preston Bend
Preston Bend is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Texas. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Texas
- Coordinates
- 33.88011, -96.64875
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
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- Phone
- 903-786-8408
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Preston Bend
Overview Preston Bend Campground is located on Lake Texoma, in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. The lake is said to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting abound. Recreation Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, birding and relaxing on the sandy beaches are the typical pursuits of most visitors. The lake is known as the "Striper Capital of the World," one of the few reservoirs in the nation where striped bass reproduce naturally. Other popular species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, channel catfish and blue catfish. Also available is the scenic Cross Timbers hiking trail, a very popular trail that winds for 14 miles above the lake on rocky ledges and through blackjack woodland. Forty miles of equestrian trails surround the lake as well. Facilities This small but popular campground offers 22 campsites with electrical and water hookups, and 12 basic sites without hookups. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water. A dump station, boat ramp and dock are located on-site. Many resorts and marinas are nearby on the Preston Peninsula. Natural Features The campground is situated on the Texas side of Lake Texoma. Post and blackjack oaks forest the rolling hills of the region. Deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, waterfowl and so
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blackburn Propane Services · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Bend Recreation Area | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Lighthouse Resort RV Sites | RV park | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Elm Point Camping Area | Private campground | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Overflow Camping | Private campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Burns Run West | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Fossil Ridge Camping Area | Private campground | 4.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.