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
14
Only 14 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 · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 167 open for online reservation · 2 reserved · 9 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 5 closed.
Where the open windows are
8.7% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 167 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online8.7%
Open reservation dates167 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)2 / 169
Weekday openings97
Weekend openings70
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 97 fall on weekdays and 70 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027September shows no online availability. 0 of 13 tracked reservation dates are open there — 1 reserved, 9 on sites not offered online, 3 closed.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| 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 |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. 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.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Sportsman's Cove | 167 |
This day-use unit currently has 167 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Oct 1
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
September0 of 13 · no online availability
The next bookable date is Oct 1; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
167 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 | 167 | 118 dates | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +155 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.
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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: 167 of 183 tracked reservation dates are open (91.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 14 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 14 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?
October 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 Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Oct 1 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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