Possum Kingdom Reservoir

Public Access Facilities

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As of January 1, 2006 all registered boats on Possum Kingdom are required to have a Water Recreational User Permit from the Brazos River Authority. The revenue is intended to offset costs and enhance outdoor recreation. Permits are sold by local vendors, the BRA lake office or ticket dispensers at the Public Boat Ramp, South D&D Public Use Area and Westside Park.

Annual permit $50
Discount annual permit (over 65 or active duty/retired military) $35
Single-day $5
3-day $12
5-day $20

Public ramps are located in BRA recreation areas and Possum Kingdom State Park. At least 15 private ramps are also available; many sell boat gas, and most charge nominal launch fees. Fishing piers are located in the state park and at BRA Public Use Area #4S. For more details, choose a point on the map or a name in the chart below.

Clickable map of lake


A: Public Ramp
B: BRA Area #4N
C: BRA Area #6
D: BRA Area #5
E: BRA Area #4S
F: BRA Area #1
G: State Park
H: Possum Hollow Camp
I: Westside Public Ramp

Public Ramp

Located on FM 2951, 1/3 mile after junction with Park Road 36
Ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at various water levels
No fee required
Open all year
Operated by Brazos River Authority (940) 779-2321

BRA Area #4 North

Located on FM 2951, on north side of road 1-1/3 miles after junction with Park Road 36
Ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels
$3/person day use fee on weekends and holidays from mid-May to mid-September, children under 13 free
No fee on weekdays or during winter months
Open all year
Operated by Brazos River Authority (940) 779-2321

BRA Area #6

Located at the west end of FM 2951
Ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels
$3/person day use fee on weekends and holidays from mid-May to mid-September, children under 13 free
No fee weekdays or during winter months
Open all year
Operated by Brazos River Authority (940) 779-2321

BRA Area #5

Located off FM 2951; take third paved road left after Public Use Area #4S
Ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels
No fee required
Open all year
Operated by Brazos River Authority (940) 779-2321

BRA Area #4 South

Located off FM 2951on south side of road, 1-1/3 miles after junction with Park Road 36
Ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at various lake levels
No fee required
Open all year
Operated by Brazos River Authority (940) 779-2321

BRA Area #1

Located off Park Road 36, 1.5 miles from FM 2353
Ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels
No fee required
Open all year
Operated by Brazos River Authority (940) 779-2321

State Park

Located on the southwest side of the lake. Take Park Road 33 off FM 3253.
Ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels
Park entry fee required
Open all year
Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (940) 549-1803

Possum Hollow Camp

Located off FM 1148, 2.5 miles after intersection with FM 1287
Ramp will accommodate all boat types
No fee required
Open all year
Operated by Possum Hollow Camp (940) 549-1873

Westside Public Ramp

Located at the end of FM 1148
Ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels
No fee required
Open all year
Operated by Brazos River Authority (940) 779-232