Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10317396
When Sportsman's Cove reopens
Sportsman's Cove's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
12
Only 12 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 168 open for online reservation · 1 reserved · 12 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 2 closed.
Where the open windows are
8.2% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 168 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online8.2%
Open reservation dates168 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)1 / 169
Weekday openings97
Weekend openings71
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 97 fall on weekdays and 71 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 1 day-use unit is available for all three dates. Christmas: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates. New Year: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Sportsman's Cove | 168 |
This day-use unit currently has 168 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 16
Next open weekendFri · Nov 20
The next bookable date is Nov 16; the first open weekend starts Nov 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
168 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit at Sportsman's Cove, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman's Cove | 168 | 163 dates | Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28 +156 more |
About Sportsman's Cove
Overview
Sportsman's Cove Special Event Area is located in the old Mallard Bay/Intake Hill area on the lake. The special event area includes a 60' X 60' pavilion with lights, electrical outlets, access to potable water, 10 picnic tables and a grill, a restroom with showers and A/C, and a parking lot and boat ramp. This area is a great asset to the Wright Patman Lake Project for large scale Special Events and Fishing Tournaments. To make a reservation, please contact the lake office at least two weeks prior to the event at 903-838-8781 for the entrance code and a Special Event Permit or Lake Activity Permit. The area is accessible 6:00am - 10:00pm.
Fees:
Pavilion $80 per day.
Recreation
The special event area includes a 60' X 60' pavilion with lights, electrical outlets, access to potable water, 10 picnic tables and a grill, a restroom with showers and A/C, and a parking lot and boat ramp. This area is a great asset to the Wright Patman Lake Project for large scale Special Events and Fishing Tournaments. Bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish are found in the lake.
Facilities
The special event area has a beautiful, partially-shaded pavilion, near the waterfront. The special event area includes a 60' X 60' pavilion with lights, electrical outlets, access to potable water, 10 picnic tables and a grill, a restroom with showers and A/C, and a parking lot and boat ramp. A dumpster can be found at the left of the restrooms for disposal of trash.
Natural Features
The park is situated in a mixed hardwood-pine forest next to Wright Patman Lake. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages approximately 55,000 acres of public forestland around the lake, providing habitat for wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, white-tailed deer, waterfowl and migrating bald eagles, pelicans and ducks. Some poisonous snakes inhabit the area.
Nearby Attractions
The Texarkana region is full of activities such as shopping, movies, restaurants and local historical sites. Shreveport, Louisiana offers river boat gambling and horse races.
1 monitored unitDay useWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pits
Getting there
64 Clear Springs Park, Texarkana, TX 75501
BoatingFishingPicnicking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10317396 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10317396 · Sportsman's Cove · Texarkana TX3 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sportsman's Cove?
Reservations for Sportsman's Cove are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 168 of 183 tracked reservation dates are open (91.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 12 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 19:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sportsman's Cove?
Campsite Sniper detected 12 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Sportsman's Cove?
December 2026, with 31 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Sportsman's Cove?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 16 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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