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Possum Kingdom State Park is partially closed.

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Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Possum Kingdom State Park is a state park in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA, that was built in the 1940s by Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2888 and opened to the public in 1950.

Type
Texas State Park
State
TX
Nearest town
Palo Pinto
Possum Kingdom State Park

About Possum Kingdom State Park

Possum Kingdom State Park is a state park in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA, that was built in the 1940s by Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2888 and opened to the public in 1950. It covers approximately 1,530 acres (620 ha), and lies in the Palo Pinto Mountains and Brazos River Valley of Texas. The park borders the large Possum Kingdom Lake, a 20,000-acre (8,100 ha) lake known for its clear blue waters. Possum Kingdom winds for 65 miles (105 km) down the Brazos River, and has more than 300 miles (480 km) of shoreline. A privately owned store and marina in the park cater to boaters and campers.

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AddressPalo Pinto

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We derive Possum Kingdom State Park's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Facility Closures Full method: how we check park status.