Piney Point Park Queen City, TX 75572

Piney Point Park is a beautiful tourist attraction located in Queen City, Texas, United States. Situated on the shore of the expansive Wright Patman Lake, this park is nestled within the piney woods of northeast Texas. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing all year round.

The campground at Piney Point Park offers comfortable accommodations with 45 campsites equipped with water and electricity. There is also a group picnic shelter available for day use, which can accommodate up to 75 people. Each campsite comes with picnic tables, grills, utility tables, and trash cans. Restrooms, showers, and a dump station are provided for the convenience of campers.

Surrounded by a southern pine forest overlooking the lake, Piney Point Park is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The area is home to a variety of wildlife including wild turkey, bobwhite quail, white-tailed deer, waterfowl, and migrating bald eagles, pelicans, and ducks. Visitors should be aware that some poisonous snakes inhabit the area.

In addition to the natural beauty of the park, the Texarkana region offers plenty of activities such as shopping, dining, and exploring local historical sites. Nearby Shreveport, Louisiana provides even more entertainment options including riverboat gambling, horse races, and various festivals.

Children can enjoy playing in the open spaces and shade of Piney Point Park, as well as a volleyball court and a hiking trail that leads to the nearby Rocky Point Campground and swimming beach. Other activities on the lake include boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Boaters can make use of the park's boat ramp, while anglers can try their luck at catching bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish.

For inquiries about the campground, visitors can contact 903-796-0684. To reach Piney Point Park from Texarkana, take Highway 59 south to Wright Patman Lake and follow the signs to the park area just south of Sulphur River Dam.

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