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Pat Mayse East Campground in Texas
Moderate to Book

Pat Mayse East Campground

Pat Mayse Lake, Texas

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As of October 2026, Pat Mayse East Campground is a campground in Texas with 23 campsites. Pat Mayse East Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Pat Mayse East Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Mid-stay changes allowed
  • Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Pat Mayse East Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Pat Mayse East Campground

  • Standard 23
  • Accessible 23
  • Hookups 23

What an RV fits

  • 30 ft5 sites
  • 35 ft2 sites
  • 40 ft2 sites
  • 45 ft1 site
  • 50 ft3 sites
  • 55 ft1 site
  • 60 ft4 sites
  • 70 ft3 sites
  • 80 ft1 site
  • 100 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water
  • dump station

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, horse riding.

All sites at Pat Mayse East Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVHookupsAccess
A01AStandard850 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A02AStandard870 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A03AStandard850 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A05AStandard860 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A06AStandard840 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A07AStandard8100 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A08AStandard840 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A09AStandard860 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A11AStandard880 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A12AStandard870 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A13AStandard860 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A14AStandard830 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A15AStandard835 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
A16AStandard870 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
B01BStandard860 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
B02BStandard845 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
B03BStandard830 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
B04BStandard850 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
B05BStandard835 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
B06BStandard830 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
B07BStandard830 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
B08BStandard830 ftElectric, WaterAccessible
B09BStandard855 ftElectric, WaterAccessible

About Pat Mayse East Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Pat Mayse East Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Pat Mayse East Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This area was a military artillery range in the 1940s; Report any ordinance to the park rangers or 911 if found.

There is not a Gate House but there are volunteers at this location.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

A-Loop has an Equestrian Trail and horse corrals.

Pat Mayse East Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Pat Mayse East Campground?

Pat Mayse East Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 23 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Pat Mayse East Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Pat Mayse East Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Pat Mayse East Campground have?

Pat Mayse East Campground has 23 campsites.

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