lake texoma guide 2014

THE 2014 GuidE TO

A L A K E F O R A L L S E A S O N S

The Official Publication of the Lake Texoma Association / www.LakeTexomaOnline.com

Fishing • BOATing • swimming • cAmPing • dining • LOdging • gOLFing • cAsinOs

60 YEAR

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Alberta Creek Resort and Marina

“Just For Fun”580.564.2552

Toll Free: 877.718.5585Email: [email protected]

Reserve online at:www.albertacreek.com

P.O. Box 9 Kingston, OK 73439

There’s something for everyone at Alberta Creek Resort & Marina!

Floating Restaurant . Lodging . Fuel Dock . Store Boat rentals . Boat Stalls . RV Spaces . Striper Guides .

Lake Homes For Sale . Waverunner rentals

Discover Texoma...

the way it was meant to be.

● The closest marina to “The Islands”● Slips from 18’ to 80’ slips with golf cart access to our 60’ and 80’ slips● Fishing Guides● Boat Rentals● New lake side Log Cabins & Camping● Fully Stocked Gas Dock● It’s All Good Pub/Café

512 Mill Creek Resort Rd.Pottsboro, TX. 75076Call 903-786-2227www.millcreekresortandmarina.com

● Cabin Rental● Mobile Homes● Launch Ramp● Courtesy Dock● Improved Slips & Dock-o-miniums● Dry Storage● 22’-60’ Slips● Fishing Guides ● Beer Barn Café

300 Little Mineral Blvd.Pottsboro, TX. 75076Call 903.786.2332 www.littlemineral.com

● Full Service Marina w/35 Ton Marine Travel Lift & Mast Step Crane● Service and Parts On Most Marine Engines and Generators● Power and Sailboat Slips up to 60’● Fully stocked Gas Dock

● Cabins, RV Park, & Camping● Book Your Lakeside Wedding, Reception, or Special Event● Pontoon Boat Rentals ● Stand up paddle board rentals

Contact information- 1.888.855.1972 / www.grandpappy.com

“Voted Best Place to Buy a Boat for the Last Three Years”

Grandpappy was voted Best Marina of the year by the Marina

Association of Texas for the 2012-2013 year

● Featuring Great Food & Live Music!● Huge Outdoor Patio● Cabana Bar● “Best View on Lake Texoma”● Open Weekends between Memorial Day & Labor Day

132 Grandpappy Dr.Denison, TX. 75020Call 903-464-0989www.grandpappy.com

www.LakeTexomaOnline.com

ContentstoC ............................. 2 Bash for Cash ..............................3

Welcome to Lake texoma .......................4

Lake texoma Map ........ 6 History .......................... 8teXAs section ...............11

Marinas .........................12 Lodging .........................14

teXAs CitiesDenison .........................16 Pottsboro ......................18Whitesboro .................... 21 sherman .......................22

events ........................... 23 MarketPlace-tX ...........25

Fishing ......................... 29

oklahoma section ........ 33 Marinas .........................34

Lodging .........................36

okLAHoMA CitiesMarshall County ...........38 Durant ...........................39 tishomingo ...................40

events ...........................41 MarketPlace-ok ............42

texoma Wildlife .......... 46texoma state Parks .............48texoma Boating ...................50 texoma Beaches

& swimming .................52texoma Camping .................53 texoma Golf .........................54 shopping & Dining ...............56 Casino/Gaming.....................57 Real estate ..........................60 Hunting ................................61 Hiking/Biking trails .............62 Horse tails ...........................63 Marketing Partners ........... 64

T he 22nd Annual Bash for Cash was held at the Choctaw Casino

Center Stage in Durant, Okla., on August 8, 2013. This phenomenal event which included a live band, dancing, plated dinner, live and silent auctions, raffles and door prize giveaways proved to be the most outstanding in the Lake Texoma Association’s history. All involved reported having a magnificent time at a first-class event. We could not have pulled off such a fabulous event without our Bash Committee which was chaired by Karen Wooten with Buncombe Creek Marina, Cathy Frazier with Biz Source Marketing, and Rene Birchall from Grandpappy Point Resort & Marina. The Lake Texoma Association would also like to thank our Premier Sponsors, LJH Marinas / American Bank, Commodore Marine, and Indian Nation Wholesale. Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard

to make this event outstanding! Check out the 2013 Bash for Cash sponsors and photos online at www.LakeTexomaOnline.com

The most successful fundraising event in the Lake Texoma Association’s history will be surpassed by the 23rd Annual Bash for Cash. Currently scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2014, again at the Choctaw Casino Center Stage, we expect to

have an even more sensational event. The 2014 event will have the usual silent & live auctions, as well as raffles, with unique items up for bid. We will again have the photo booth ready to roll with complimentary pictures to commemorate the event. Also, we will have an outstanding band help us rock the evening with entertainment and dance tunes.

We welcome you to join us for the party at the 23rd Annual Bash for Cash on August 9, 2014. Volunteers and sponsorship

opportunities are also available. This event helps the Lake Texoma Association fulfill its mission of promoting the Texoma region as well as protecting and preserving Lake Texoma. Call the LTA office at (580) 564-2334 or (855) 4LAKEINFO for more information.

We look forward to seeing YOU!

Shelly Morgan & Crystal Pierce

Officers and Board of DirectorsPresident..................................... Vice President..........................Secretary.....................................Treasurer.....................................Parliamentarian......................Past President...........................

Executive Director............Shelly MorganOffice Manager................. Crystal Pierce

Rick LaneRick LemonJason CottingameShyla WhitlockChris DuroyScott Hayward

Publisher/Advertising

Magazine Design:

2NVISIONGraphic Design Studio

Creative Director: Greg LutherGraphic Designer: Carl Waters

Editors: Shelly Morgan and Crystal PierceLake Texoma Association580-564-2334

David Lee: www.MrWriteMedia.com

On-Line Publicationwww.LakeTexomaOnline.com

Lake Texoma AssociationP.O. Box 610Kingston, OK 73439Office: 580.564.2334Fax: 580.564.2344www.LakeTexomaOnline.com

29 Fishing

52 Beaches & swimming

50 Boating

Produced in Cooperation with the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department

The 2014 Guide to Lake Texoma is the official publication of the Lake Texoma Association produced in cooperation with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. 60,000 copies of the Lake Texoma Guide were produced at a cost of $1.39 each. Projected readership is 300,000.

46 texomaWildlife

62 Hiking & Biking

Tom WoottonDarrell StovallJames HarberJerry ChapmanBill Glascock

David BaylessRobert HollidaySam BarrickBill PtomeyGreg Winchester

Michael TuckerCathy FrazierPhillip PerkinsPam YoungKelli Moeller

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A LAKE FOR ALL SEASONS

Visitors to Lake Texoma and the surrounding region will find something new and exciting to explore on every sojourn, in every season of the year. Whether you are looking for excitement or quiet peacefulness, you will find something to pique your interest in Texomaland.

The 2014 Guide to Lake Texoma is intended to capture your interest in the region, and give you a flavor of the different activities

available. Considering the massive size of Lake Texoma, 89,000 acres of water and 580 miles of shoreline which borders two states, plus all of the activities available off the water, its no wonder we can only give you a small taste of the enjoyment that

awaits. In any case, nothing can beat the actual experience of exploring all that the Texoma region has to offer. Bring your friends and family and enjoy! We look forward to seeing you soon. — Lake Texoma Association

For more information visit us at www.LakeTexomaOnline.com

PHOTO SUPPLIED BY TEXOMA DESTINATIONS

Welcome to Texoma!

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Texoma HISTORY

Lake Texoma has grown in importance over the decades from primarily relief from annual flooding and destruction to an employment engine for the area, and finally a recreation mecca for the nation. Mr. George Moulton, who some

consider the father of the Denison Dam, was a Denison businessman who dreamed of placing a dam

on the Red River at Baer’s Ferry as early as 1925. He began lobbying and talking to Chambers of Commerce in Denison and Durant in the late- 1920s. Sam Rayburn joined the dream team in the early 1930s and was instrumental in the legislative process of making the great lake a reality.

The Flood Control Act of 1938 (Public Law No. 761, 75th Congress, 3rd Session) authorized funding for the Denison dam, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers set up the Denison District Office in June of that year. The first Commander was Captain Lucius D. Clay.

Lake Texoma was constructed during WWII.

German prisoners of war were involved in the construction of the dam and were the first POWs to be used in a labor camp. These prisoners were from Rommel’s Afrika Korps and were housed in camps at Tishomingo and Powell, Oklahoma. Later, the Tishomingo POWs were housed in another camp at the spillway. Only non-war related work could be performed by POWs according to the Geneva Convention – such as clearing trees for the proposed lake and light construction. Construction projects performed by the prisoners included mortared stone lining of the drainage ditches around the damsite, which are still present today, and a bathroom facility at the damsite.

Construction of the dam was completed in January 1944 at a cost of $54 million. The installation of the two generators was completed in September 1949.

Photo of Mr. George Moulton


PHOTO SUPPLIED BY TANGLEWOOD RESORT

GRAYSON & COOKE COUNTIESTEXAS

Lake Texoma on the Texas shore offers both breathtaking bluffs with deep water, perfect for sailboats, as well as intermittent beaches for swimming and fishing. Several marinas and various camping destinations sprawl along

the Texas shoreline. Lodging, shopping and restaurants abound within the Grayson & Cooke county areas. Make sure to check out the local Texoma cities of Denison, Pottsboro, Sherman, Whitesboro and Gordonville

on your way to your favorite Lake Texoma destination in Texas.

PHOTO SUPPLIED BY HIGHPORT MARINA

PHOTO SUPPLIED BY HIGHPORT MARINA PHOTO SUPPLIED BY TEXOMA DESTINATIONS


DENISON, TX

EISENHOWER STATE PARK

TEXOMA HISTORY Chickasaw Council House Museum207 N Fischer St., Tishomingo, OK(580) 371-3351

Eisenhower Birthplace and Museum609 Lamar Ave., Denison, TX(903) 465-8908

Fort Washita3348 State Rd. 199Star Route 213Durant, OK 74701-9443(580) 924-6502

Frontier Village Museum111 RC Vaughn Rd, Denison, TX(903) 463-2487

Gene Autry Museum410 West Main, Ardmore, OK(580) 226-0909

Greater SW Historical Museum35 Sunset Drive, Ardmore, OK(580) 226-3857

Harber Wildlife Museum4703 Texoma Pkwy, Sherman, TX(903) 771-1134 Morton Museum210 S Dixon St., Gainesville, TX(940) 668-8900

Museum of Southern Oklahoma400 W. Overton #3, Madill, OK(580) 795-5060 Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum436 McCullum Ave, Denison, TX(903) 786-8741

Red River Railroad Museum101 East Main St., Suite 145, Denison Texas 75021-3001 (903) 463-5289

The Indian Territory Museum16th and Locust, Durant, OK(580) 367-2787

The Sherman Museum301 South Walnut, Sherman, TX(903) 893-7623 Three Valley MuseumDurant. OK(580) 920-1907


Initially Lake Texoma was authorized for flood control, hydropower and water supply. Recreation was not officially added as a project purpose by Congress until 1988.

The management of the lands around Lake Texoma was turned over to the National Park Service in 1946 and they continued until 1949 when both agencies decided that the NPS would move out and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would take over the operations and maintenance responsibilities. The National Park Service was always a reluctant partner in this arrangement and finally removed themselves from Texoma in 1949.

Lake Texoma has crested the spillway (640-foot elevation) a total of three times: 1957, 1990 and 2007.

Photo Provided By Cliff DyerPhoto Provided By Eric Sedgwick

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PHOTOS PROVIDED BY CEDAR BAYOU MARINA

BIG MINERAL RESORT CAMP

John and Lisa BarnettBox 576 • Gordonville - TX 76245Phone: 903-523-4287 www.bigmineral.com

OPEN YEAR ROUND

CEDAR BAYOU MARINA

Randy & Kathy Albright513 Cedar Bayou Blvd • Gordonville - TX 76245Phone: 903-523-4248 • Fax: 903-523-5154www.cedarbayou.comEmail: [email protected]

OPEN YEAR ROUND

CEDAR MILLS MARINA

500 Harbor View Road • Gordonville - TX 76245Phone: 903-523-4222Email: [email protected]

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EISENHOWER YACHT CLUB

2141 Park Road 20 • Denison - TX 75020Phone: 903-463-3999Email: [email protected] INSIDE EISENHOWER STATE PARK

OPEN YEAR ROUND

FLOWING WELLS RESORT -MARINA & YACHT SALES

3217 Flowing Wells Rd • Pottsboro - TX 75076Phone: 903-786-2930 www.dfwresort.com

GRANDPAPPY POINT MARINA

132 Grandpappy Drive • Denison - TX 75020Phone: 903-465-6330 Toll free: 888-855-1972www.grandpappy.com

OPEN YEAR ROUND


HIGHPORT MARINA

120 Texoma Harbor Dr.Pottsboro - TX 75076Phone: 800-569-4650903-786-7000Island Bar & Grill:903-786-7654Super Port Fuel Dock:903-786-8365www.highport.com

LIGHTHOUSE RESORT & MARINA

300 Lighthouse Drive • Pottsboro,TX 75076Reservations: 877-289-9652Marina Office: 903-786-2311Fuel Dock: 903-786-2250www.lighthouseresort.comEmail: [email protected]

OPEN YEAR ROUND

LITTLE MINERAL MARINA & RESORT

300 Little Mineral Blvd. • Pottsboro, TX 75076Phone: 903-786-2332 www.littlemineral.com

OPEN YEAR ROUND

MILL CREEK RESORT & MARINA

512 Mill Creek Resort Rd. Pottsboro, TX 75076Phone: 903-786-2227Email: tonya@millcreekresortandmarina.comwww.millcreekresortandmarina.com

OPEN YEAR ROUND

ROCK CREEK RESORT MARINA

1464 Marina Road • Gordonville, TX 76245Ship Store Phone: 903-523-5353Land Sales Phone: 903-523-5105Boat slip rentals: 214-706-7801www.rockcreekontexoma.com

WALNUT CREEK RESORT

1075 Walnut Creek Rd.PO Box 346 • Gordonville, TX 76245Phone: 903-523-4211www.walnutcreekresort.com1 mi. north and 1 mi. east of Gordonville

OPEN YEAR ROUND

Marina Quest

4499 Rock Creek Rd.Whitesboro, TX 76273903-523-4308Email: [email protected]

OPEN YEAR ROUND

Lake Texoma marinas in Texas offer much more than just a place to house your boat. In fact you will find all types of activities and excitement in the Texas marinas including fabulous events, moonlight cruises, restaurants, shopping, wedding facilities and “water toy” rentals. Refer to the quick-reference chart to find the perfect place to bring friends and family to a Lake Texoma marina in Texas.

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Big Mineral Camp (903) 523-4287 Map H, 14 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Cedar Bayou Marina (903) 523-4248 Map J, 12 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Cedar Mills Marina (903) 523-4222 Map I, 14 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Eisenhower Yacht Club & Marina (903) 463-3999 Map I, 20 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Flowing Wells Resort and Marina (903) 786-2930 Map G, 15 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Grandpappy Point Marina (903) 465-6330 Map J, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Highport Resort and Marina (903) 786-7000 Map I, 17 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Lighthouse Resort (903) 786-2311 Map J, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Little Mineral Marina (903) 786-2332 Map K, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Mill Creek Resort (903) 786-2227 Map I, 15 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Rock Creek Resort (903) 523-5105 Map J, 11 ● ● ● ●

Marine Quest Texoma Marina (903) 523-4308 Map K, 11 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Walnut Creek Resort (903) 523-4211 Map H, 13 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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A Charming Lake Cottage- FISHAK/StarShak (903) 818-4191 Map G, 15 ● ● ●

A Vacation Rental (940) 382-2014 Map J, 14 ● ● ●

Best Western Texoma Hotel & Suites (903) 327-8883 Map G, 21 ● ● ●

Big Mineral Camp (903) 523-4287 Map H, 14 ● ● ● ● ● ●

Cabins and Cottages Lake Texoma (877) 950-LAKE(5253) Map I, 18 ● ● ● ●

Cabins at Texoma (903) 624-1563 Map J, 22 ● ●

Cedar Bayou Marina (903) 523-4248 Map J, 12 ● ● ● ● ●

Cedar Mills Marina (903) 523-4222 Map I, 14 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Comfort Inn & Suites (903) 464-0340 Map G, 21 ● ●

Flowing Wells Resort and Marina (903)786-2930 Map G, 15 ● ● ● ● ●

Grandpappy Point Marina (903) 465-6330 Map J, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Inn of Many Faces Bed & Breakfast (903) 465-4639 Map F, 22 ● ●

Lake Texoma Hideaway (214) 773-3239 Map I, 13 ● ●

Lighthouse Resort (903) 786-2311 Map J, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Little Mineral Marina (903) 786-2332 Map K, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ●

Mill Creek Resort (903) 786-2227 Map I, 15 ● ● ● ● ● ●

Motel 6 (903) 465-4446 Map G, 21 ● ●

Pappy's Paradise Bed & Breakfast (903) 786-8909 Map I, 15 ● ● ●

Tanglewood Resort & Conference Center (800) 833-6569 Map I, 17 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Walnut Creek Resort (903) 523-4211 Map H, 13 ● ● ● ● ● ●

Texas Lodging

A+ Cabin

37 Meadows LanePottsboro, TX 75076(214) 549-6274

A Charming Lake Cottage- FISHAK/StarShak

2096 Flowing Wells Rd.and 2114 Flowing Wells Road.Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 818-4191www.texomafishak.com

A Must Stay Cabin

185 BentwoodPottsboro, TX 75076(972) 644-6578

A Vacation Rental

1240 Lake Rd.Gordonville, TX(940) 382-2014www.texomalakefront.com

Best Western Texoma Hotel & Suites

810 N. US Hwy 75Denison, TX 75020(903) 327-8883www.bestwestern.com/prop_44644

Big Mineral Camp

2889 Big Mineral Rd.Gordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-4287www.bigmineral.com

Cabins and Cottages Lake Texoma

111 Bentwood Dr.Pottsboro, TX 75076(877) 950-LAKE(5253)www.cabinsandcottageslaketexoma.com

Cabins at Texoma

111256 Boatclub Rd.Denison, TX 75020(903) 624-1563www.cabinsattexoma.com

Cedar Bayou Marina

513 Cedar Bayou Blvd.Gordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-4248www.cedarbayou.com

Cedar Mills Marina

500 Harbor View RoadGordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-4222www.cedarmills.com

Comfort Inn & Suites

801 US Hwy 75 NorthDenison, TX 75020(903) 464-0340

Flowing Wells Resort and Marina

3217 Flowing Wells RoadPottsboro, TX 75076(903)786-2930www.flowingwellsresort.com

Grandpappy Point Marina

132 Grandpappy Dr.Denison, TX 75020(903) 465-6330www.grandpappy.com

Inn of Many Faces Bed & Breakfast

412 W. Morton StreetDenison, TX 75020(903) 465-4639www.innofmanyfaces.com

Lake Texoma Hideaway

976 County Rd.Gordonville, TX 76245(214) 773-3239www.laketexomahideaway.com

Lake Texoma Hideaway

49 Ole Cedar LaneGordonville, TX 76245-2338(214) 773-3239www.laketexomahideaway.com/

Lighthouse Resort

300 Lighthouse Dr.Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-2311www.lighthouseresort.com

Little Mineral Marina

300 Little Mineral Blvd.Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-2332www.littlemineral.com

Mill Creek Resort

512 Mill Creek Resort RD.Pottsboro, TX 75076-6242(903) 786-2227www.millcreekresortandmarina.com

Motel 6

615 Hwy 75 N.Denison, TX 75020(903) 465-4446

Pappy’s Paradise Bed & Breakfast

259 Mill Creek Rd.Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-8909www.pappysparadise.net

Tanglewood Resort & Conference Center

290 Tanglewood CirclePottsboro, TX 75076(800) 833-6569www.tanglewoodresort.com

Texoma Lakehouse Rentals- MIRA Properties

57 Circle 8 LanePottsboro, TX 75076(214) 395-4393www.texomalakehouserentals.com

Walnut Creek Resort

1075 Walnut Creek RdGordonville, TX 76245-0346(903) 523-4211www.walnutcreekresort.com

Lodging at Lake Texoma on the Texas shore provides something for everyone. Whether you are looking for an exclusive resort providing beautiful views of Lake Texoma from your room, to quality franchise options, you will find a place to rest your head after a fun-filled day at Lake Texoma and the surrounding regions.GRAYSON & COOKE COUNTIES, TEXAS

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Denison, TexasProud to be the birthplace of Dwight D. eisenhower, the 34th U.s. President,

Denison boasts many attractions to entice visitors.

Denison, Texas, is a thriving town with a big heart. Named as one of seven Cultural Arts Districts in the state of Texas in 2009, it is home to galleries, art

studios and performing arts venues. It has reason to be proud of its slogan “small town big art” stated Anna McKinney, president of the Denison Chamber of Commerce.Museums and attractions that you don’t want to miss

are the Dwight D. Eisenhower Birthplace & Historic Site, the Red River Railroad Museum, the Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum, Grayson County Frontier Village, and just to the south in our sister city, Sherman, is the Harber Wildlife Museum. Denison is located 65 miles north of Dallas on US Hwy 75. An

alternate route to Denison from Dallas offers a beautiful leisurely drive by way of State Highway 289 North.From the Main Street Fall Festival in October to the fishing, golf

and softball tournaments held throughout the year, Denison offers a variety of events for visitors to enjoy. There’s live music every Friday night from late May to the end of July at Heritage Park, located in the 300 block of West Main. Just bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a relaxing evening with great entertainment for free. On July 4th there is a fireworks extravaganza you don’t want to miss! September features the high-flying fun of the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships followed in November by the Fall Art Tour and Raku Rumble, where visitors can watch pottery being fired and even purchase their favorite piece. The day after Thanksgiving through the last weekend in December, you’re

invited to experience the dazzling drive-through tour of Holiday Lights at Loy Lake Park. When planning a trip to Denison, McKinney advises to check the

local events calendar to see the many things you can enjoy. There’s an event almost every weekend throughout the year!Denison is also an outdoor paradise. It is home to nine city

parks, two city softball complexes, one special-use city plaza, one county park, a state park and one state historic site. The Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is located just west of Denison, and of course, there is spectacular Lake Texoma. Visitors can swim in the indoor 25-meter pool, go boating on 89,000-acre Lake Texoma, hike around Waterloo Lake Park, mountain bike through Eisenhower State Park, play soccer at Raynal Park, enjoy a softball game at T-Bar Fields, or play a game of disc golf at Munson Park.

Article written by Anna McKinney, Denison Chamber of Commerce

For more information please contact us at: www.denisontexas.usDenison Area Chamber of Commerce, 313 W. Woodard St., Denison, TX 75020903.465.1551 Fax: 903.465.8443, [email protected]

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PoTTsboro, TexasPottsboro, Texas, is an amazing place to visit, live and raise a family.

situated prominently on Lake Texoma, we are poised to provide all the amenities any tourist or permanent resident would ever need.

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Three unique pools. And world-class rooms, spa and dining that will have you sharing like you haven’t in years. And no worries. If you just can’t resist contacting friends about your yacht cruise on Lake Texoma, know that Tanglewood is fully wired for all your latest toys. Sometimes, it takes a getaway to come back home. So connect with us at TanglewoodResort.com

800.833.6569 290 Tanglewood Circle, Pottsboro, TX 75076

One hour north of the heart of Dallas/Ft.Worth, along the new extension of Hwy 289

Mom. Dad. Kids. Untangle yourselves from your electronics long enough to remember the last time you felt truly connected. Tanglewood Resort has a device that will take you places beyond imagination— a private bluff location on a cove that leads you through miles of pristine beaches. Hours of watersports fun. Eighteen Palmer holes on a Plummer designed course.

Article written by Rosemary Hall , Pottsboro Chamber of Commerce

We invite all to come check us out. You will be glad you did.For more information please contact us at: www.pottsborochamber.com

Pottsboro has much to offer in the way of lake recreation and dining so that

anyone who comes for an extended vacation or a weekend away will have all they need for an amazing experience. Whether it is lodging, boating, fishing, horseback riding or many other entertainment options, Pottsboro can deliver.State Highway 289 comes directly out of Dallas making a quick

getaway convenient. The North Texas Regional Airport that has hosted the National Aerobatic Championship for over 15 years, and most recently, the World Aerobatic Championship is a great amenity that makes travel into and out of Pottsboro and the surrounding area extremely convenient.In 2013 Pottsboro welcomed a brand new Brookshire’s Grocery

Store. We have a verbal commitment that a Subway restaurant will be building at the intersection of SH289 and Hwy. 120. Those types of businesses do not come to an area unless there is significant development to support them. Pottsboro anticipates other businesses and restaurants seeing the value of our resort community and developing here in the next few years.Pottsboro will benefit from a 3,100-acre master planned

development that will include high end housing, senior housing and commercial development. Construction of this development is reported to possibly begin in November of 2013. In 10 years,

it is estimated as many as 12,000 people could be living in the Preston Harbour development. So Pottsboro is not a sleepy little town with nothing going for it. It is a thriving and exciting place in which to live and do business.

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T he “good life” is a wonderful way to describe the City of Whitesboro and

surrounding area. Whitesboro’s small-town atmosphere is supported by family bonds, friendships and community involvement in everything from education and preservation to beautification, community events and much more. In 1848, Ambrose B. White arrived here and established White’s Westview Inn that became a stagecoach stop along the western route for the Butterfield Overland Mail Company. Local shopping and businesses now line historical downtown, which boasts of many quaint shops. There are numerous historical markers are in the area to visit.Downtown Whitesboro has been home of the Annual

Peanut Festival since 1965. The event is held the third Saturday every October. The festival draws crowds in excess of 20,000. The community also has equine facilities, ranches and a leading horse industry. Combine these events, profiles and facts with its close proximity to Lake Texoma, Lake Ray Roberts, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, Dallas Metroplex and the state of Oklahoma, and you have an ideal place to live and/or visit. The

Whitesboro Area Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors are proud to be associated with and support the city and its surrounding area, businesses and our chamber members.

Article written by Barbara Bailey, Whitesboro Chamber of Commerce

For more information please contact us at:Whitesboro Area Chamber Of Commerce PO Box 522 Whitesboro, TX 76273903-564-3331 www.whitesborotx.com /[email protected]

WhiTesboro, TexasGeT aWaY To The “Good Life”

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2014 Events

JANUARYDenison, TXParks & Rec Adult Trout Derby .................... 4th

Parks & Rec Family Trout Derby ................. 18th

Snowball Tournament .................................. 24-26th

Phone: (903) 465-2720Sherman, TX“Snakes” presentation/workshop / Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge ........ 11th

Phone: (903) 786-2826Cedar Mills Marina, TXWine Tasting & Gourmet Dinner ................ 25th

Phone: (903) 523-4222Sherman, TX“Rabbit Hole” 2007 Pulitzer Prize winning Drama .......... 31st

Phone: (903) 892-8818____________________________________________

FEBRUARYSherman, TXBandan Koro: African Drum and Dance .... 1st

Phone: (903) 813-2037Sherman, TX“Backyard Birds” presentation/ Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge ........ 1st

Phone: (903) 786-2826Sherman, TXBluebirds presentation/lectureHagerman National Wildlife Refuge ........ 8th

Phone: (903) 786-2826Denison, TXParks & Rec Youth Trout Derby ................... 8th

Phone: (903) 465-2720Sherman, TXRonald Radford, Flamenco Guitarist ......... 15th

Phone: (903) 813-2037

Cedar Mills Marina, TX9th Annual Polar Bear Plunge & Artic Blast fundraiser for 4 local fire departments & the Western Grayson County Special Olympics ........................................................... 15th

Phone: (903) 523-4222Sherman, TX“Rabbit Hole” 2007 Pulitzer Prize winning Drama .......... 1-2nd

“Rabbit Hole” 2007 Pulitzer Prize winning Drama .......... 7,8-9th

“Rabbit Hole” 2007 Pulitzer Prize winning Drama .......... 14,15-16th

Phone: (903) 892-8818Sherman, TX“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis adapted by Joseph Robinette .......................................... 28th

Phone: (903) 892-8818____________________________________________

MARCHDenison, TXTrail Run at Waterloo .................................... 1st

Phone: (903) 465-2720Sherman, TXSherman Symphony Orchestra Featuring Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor - .... 1st

Phone: (903) 813-2037Sherman, TX“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis adapted by Joseph Robinette .......................................... 1-2nd

“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis adapted by Joseph Robinette .......................................... 7,8-9th

Phone: (903) 892-8818Sherman, TXHummingbirds of TexasHagerman National Wildlife Refuge ........ 8th

Phone: (903) 786-2826Denison, TXArts & Wine Weekend .................................... 28-29th

Phone: (903) 465-1551

APRILSherman, TX“Boeing Boeing” a non-stop comedy by Marc Camoletti ........................................ 4-20st

Phone: (903) 892-8818Denison, TXShoot for the Chamber Clay Shoot ............ 11th

Phone: (903) 465-1551Sherman, TXBirding by EarHagerman National Wildlife Refuge ........ 12th

Phone: (903) 786-2826Sherman, TXVan Cliburn Competition Finalist Fei-Fei Dong concert .................................... 5th

Phone: (903) 813-2037Sherman, TXSherman Symphony Orchestra Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4 ........................ 26st

Phone: (903) 813-2037Sherman, TXEarth Day Festival ......................................... 26st

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MAYDenison, TXBark & Paws ................................................... 3rd

Phone: (903) 464-4452Denison, TXCruisin Texoma ............................................. 3rd

Phone: (903) 464-4452Lake Texoma Association Annual Membership Dinner ........................ 8th

Phone: (580) 564-2334Sherman, TXButterfliesHagerman National Wildlife Refuge ........ 10th

Phone: (903) 786-2826Denison, TXSmittyfest ........................................................ 17th

Phone: (903) 464-4452

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every Thursday night in June and July enjoy Hot Summer Nights, a free family-friendly concert series! Each week almost 1,000 people gather on the Sherman municipal grounds with their lawn

chairs, picnic blankets and coolers to enjoy a wide arrangement of musical talents that perform on the gazebo stage. Artists such as Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jack Ingram, local musician Jason Elmore and many others have entertained crowds during the long history of Hot Summer Nights. The FREE concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., just in time to watch the sunset and cool off after a busy day on the lake.Be sure to check out the beautifully restored Kidd-Key

Auditorium for a variety of events throughout the year, including the Sherman Symphony Orchestra, the Nutcracker ballet, special concerts from musical groups like Asleep at the Wheel, Branson’s Rankin Brothers, and Disney Jr.’s Choo Choo Soul, with Genevieve. Spend time with the family at the Sherman Community Player’s Finley Theater and Honey McGee Playhouse enjoying one of their nine plays they will produce this year from Frankenstein to Winnie the Pooh!All the skiing, swimming and fishing on Lake Texoma can be

exhausting! Come to Sherman to relax and unwind. Sherman’s Town Center boasts a variety of stores and restaurants. If you’re looking for a new swimsuit or a new fishing rod, you’ll find it all at the Town Center and surrounding businesses.Sherman’s quaint downtown is the perfect place for antiquing,

specialty shopping, enjoying a bite to eat, or a day at the spa! Painting with a Twist offers a fun atmosphere as you and your friends and family paint your own master piece under the direction of a experienced artist.Every season brings special events and attractions to Sherman

including a number of festivals. The Sherman Arts Festival ushers in the fall with enthusiasm as art vendors from around Texas head to Sherman to showcase their talents. Start your Christmas off right at the Snowflake Festival, and don’t miss out on the first annual Shakespearean Festival “Shakespeare in the Grove” brought to you by Downtown Sherman group this year producing one of Shakespeare’s most beloved shows “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Other festivals throughout the year include the Hispanic Heritage Festival and the Earth Day Festival.Can’t get enough of the outdoors? Hagerman National Wildlife

Refuge offers glorious natural habitats for all ages to come out and play! Hike, fish, observe and photograph wildlife, or hunt during one of the seasons for small game or deer. There’s something for the whole family, including a new handicapped/stroller-friendly hiking trail!

Article written by Diana Adair, Sherman tourism

For more information on Sherman attractions and events contact the Sherman Department of Tourism at 903-892-7315 or visit our website at ShermanTX.org. You can also visit our Visitors Center at A Touch of Class Antiques Mall on the Sherman Downtown Square, 118 W. Lamar.

sherman, Texassherman offers a wide range of events and attractions to help you make your getaway next to beautiful Lake Texoma one to remember for years to come! From antiquing to spa days, from fine dining to fine arts, sherman has everything you’ll need!

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Denison, TXMemorial Day Parade .................................... 26th

Phone: (903) 465-1551Sherman, TX “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Shakespeare in the Grove .......................... 30 - 31st

Phone: (903) 892-7315____________________________________________

JUNESherman, TX “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Shakespeare in the Grove .......................... 1, 6, 7, 8th

Phone: (903) 892-7315Whitesboro , TXHwy 82/287 Yard Sale .................................... 6 - 7th

Phone: (903) 564-3331, www.whitesborotx.comDenison, TXEisenhower birthplace/70th anniversary .. 7th

Phone: (903) 465-8908Denison, TXTractor Parade - Golden Harvest Days ....... 13-14th

Phone: (903) 283-3453 Whitesboro , TXChamber of Commerce June Quarterly Luncheon ...................................... 14 th

Phone: (903) 564-3331, www.whitesborotx.comWhitesboro , TX4th Annual Muscle on Main Car Show ...... 15 th

Phone: (903) 564-3331, www.whitesborotx.comWhitesboro , TXThe Great American Hamburger Cook-Off .................................... 15 th

Phone: (903) 564-3331, www.whitesborotx.comDenison, TXMusic on Main .................................................. 6, 13, 20, 27th

Phone: (903) 464-4452Denison, TXLone Star Aerobatics ..................................... 18-22nd

Phone: (580) 283-3453Sherman, TXHot Summer Nights – Free Concert Series ............................................................................ 5, 12, 19, 26th

Phone: (903) 892-7315Sherman, TX“Chicago” the Musical ................................... 6 - 29th

Phone: (903) 892-8818, SCPTheater.org____________________________________________

JULYSherman, TXLights on the Lake ......................................... 3rd

Phone: (903) 892-7315Sherman, TXHot Summer Nights – Free Concert Series ..................................................................... 3, 10, 17, 24, 31st

Phone: (903) 892-7315

Cedar Mills Marina, TXIndependence Day Parade ............................ 4th

Phone: (903) 523-4222Whitesboro , TX56th Annual Whitesboro Rodeo ................ 4 - 5th

Phone: (903) 564-3331, www.whitesborotx.comDenison, TXFourth of July Fireworks .............................. 4th

Phone: (903) 464-4452

Sherman, TX“Winnie the Pooh” a Theatricks Production ........................ 11 - 13, 18 - 20th

Phone: (903) 892-8818, Theatricks.orgDenison, TXMusic on Main .................................................. 11, 18, 25th

Phone: (903) 464-4452Denison, TXYouth Softball State Tourney .................... 14-18th

Phone: (903) 465-2720

Sherman, TXPseudo EventHagerman National Wildlife Refuge ........ 24th

Phone: (903) 786-2826____________________________________________

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SEPTEMBERSherman, TXHispanic Heritage Festival ........................... 13th

ShermanTX.orgDenison, TXRed River Rampage (confirm) ..................... 19-21th

Phone: (903) 465-2720Sherman, TXSherman Arts Festival ................................... 17-20th

Phone: (903) 892-7315, ShermanTX.orgCedar Mills Marina, TX17th Annual Fly/Splash In & Safety Seminars ............................................ 20th

Phone: (903) 523-4222Denison, TXU. S. National Aerobatic Competition ....... 22-26th

Phone: (903) 465.1551Denison, TXDancing with the Stars ................................. 27th

Phone: (903) 463-2398Denison, TXKustom Kemps ............................................... 22-28th

Phone: (903) 465-1551Pottsboro, TXFrontier Days .................................................. 27th

Phone: (903) 786-6371____________________________________________

OCTOBERDenison, TXFall Festival ..................................................... 4th

Phone: (903) 465-1551Whitesboro , TXTexoma Night Out .......................................... 5 th

Phone: (903) 564-3331, www.whitesborotx.comDenison, TXI Like Ike 5k ...................................................... 11th

Eisenhower Birthday Celebration ............... 10 - 11th

Phone: (903) 465-2720Whitesboro , TX49th Annual Peanut Festival ...................... 18th

Phone: (903) 564-3331, www.whitesborotx.comDenison, TXMonsters on Main ........................................... 31st

Phone: (903) 464-4452

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NOVEMBERDenison, TXDia De Los Muertos ......................................... 1-2nd

Phone: (903) 465-1551

Denison, TXGrayson County Holiday Lights .................... 28, 29, 30th

Phone: (903) 465-1551____________________________________________

DECEMBERDenison, TXGrayson County Holiday Lights .................... 1- 31st

Phone: (903) 465-1551

Denison, TXDenison Christmas Parade ............................ 4th

Phone: (903) 465-1551

Denison, TXHistoric Downtown Tour ............................... 6th

Phone: (903) 464-4452Whitesboro , TXChristmas Parade and Christmas in the Park ...................................................... 13th

Phone: (903) 564-3331, www.whitesborotx.com

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Why do we LOVE

The sport of fishing is deeper than it seems. Fishing is special and it alters our lives. Whatever the reason, no matter who you are, fishing teaches us that it is a grand sport filled with excitement and wonder.

How can Lake Texoma fishing be so good?

Our lake is known as the striper capitol of the world. Texoma was stocked with striped bass in 1965. Truly a natural phenomenon occurred. Originally a saltwater species, the striped bass has been naturally sustained by Lake Texoma. The lake has proven to be the perfect habitat for these magnificent fish. Lake Texoma boasts the best natural reproduction of freshwater stripers in the United States. This means there is no need to do annual restocking. The stripers are so prolific you are allowed to catch 10 stripers per angler per day. Stripers are considered by

many fishermen to be the strongest-fighting fish in fresh water. Not to mention, stripers white flakey filets are excellent table fare.

Nothing is more memorable than catching your first fish. Something magical happens.

fishing?Written by Bill Carey

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THE FISH OF LAKE TEXOMA

Blue catfish channel catfish

White Bass

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White crappie

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How many different fish species?

Lake Texoma is home for 70 other species of fish. The most popular are largemouth, spotted, white and the striped bass. You cannot omit the channel, blue and flathead catfish. Catfish may be Lake Texoma’s best-kept secret. In 2004, a fisherman caught a world-record blue catfish for a rod and reel. The monster weighed in at a whopping 121.5 pounds.

Year-round angling!Spring, summer, fall and winter are all great times to go fishing at Lake Texoma. There is not a closed season for fishing. Many fisher people can dream of their next fishing adventure year-round on this grand lady of a lake. So round up mom, dad, aunts and uncles, and don’t forget the kids. What

are you waiting for? Come to Lake Texoma and get a hook in the water. Many of the marinas that surround this lake have rods, reels, bait and boats to rent. There are also many professional fishing guides here at Lake Texoma. All you have to do is show up and be willing to catch fish on the best lake in the country!

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DENISON, TX

EISENHOWER STATE PARK

BRYAN, JOHNSTON, LOVE & MARSHALL COUNTIESOKLAHOMA

Lake Texoma along the Oklahoma shoreline is known for it’s beautiful sandy beaches with gentle slopes into the refreshing water, perfect for fishing and swimming. There are several excellent marinas and water-front camping

opportunities available along the Oklahoma shoreline. Lodging, shopping and restaurants abound within the Bryan, Marshall, Johnston and Love county areas. Two local Native American tribes call the Texoma region home. The

Chickasaw and the Choctaw tribes welcome you to explore their history, and enjoy playing in their upscale casinos and resorts. Make sure to check out the local Texoma cities of Durant, Kingston, Madill, Thackerville and Tishomingo on

your way to your favorite Lake Texoma destination in Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA GUIDESA-1 Guide Service1212 Gaye Kingston, OK 73439(405) 255-1540www.a1guideservice.com

Anthony’s Guide Service8908 S. May, Oklahoma City, OK 73159(405) 204-6808www.texomastriper.net

Advantage Guide ServiceOut of Alberta Creek-9040 Clear Lake Dr.Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-3444www.advantageguideservice.com

Bill Coleman’s Striper Service2763 June Hill Rd., Kingston, OK 73439(405) 706-0200www.texomabill.com

Cabin Fever Adventures2266 Old Dicey Rd., Weatherford, TX 26085(580) 564-1616www.cabinfeveradventures.net

Dee Angle’s Guide Service145 Whippoorwill Rd, Mead, OK 73449(405) 659-9396www.deeanglesguideservice.com

Little Jon’s Guide Service1500 Alberta Creek Rd., Kingston, OK 73439(405) 990-4590www.texomajon.com

Lloyd Jennings Striper Guide Service1353 N.W. 6th Place, Moore, OK 73170(580) 916-0974

Randy’s Lake Texoma Guide Service13974 School Yard Circle, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 565-9363www.randysguideservice.com

Snowgoose Striper Guide Service7 Perch Dr., Mead, OK 73449(580) 924-5238www.simplynet.net/snowgoose

Striper Country Guide ServiceOut of Alberta Creek- 9040 Clear Lake Dr.Kingston, OK 73439(405) 627-2250www.stripercountry.com

Texoma “T” Striper Guide Service7252 Woods Lane, Kingston, OK [email protected](580) 564-2515

Wayne’s Striper Guide Service10854 Standing Oak Dr., Kingston, OK 73439(580) 513-0415www.guidinglaketexoma.com

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Reel Livin Guide Service8407 Silverton Drive, Frisco, Texas 75033(888) 381-8884

Steve’s Striped Bass Guide Service225 Windsor Dr., Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 818-2507www.fishstriper.com

Striper Express Fishing Guides- Lake Texoma512 Mill Creek Resort Rd -Boathouse #3Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-4477www.striperexpress.com

Texas Catfishing GuideCody Mullennix216 Cordell Rd.Sadler, TX 76264(903) 815-0273www.texascatfishingguide.com

Lake Texoma Fishing LicenseRequirements and Fee

License Requirements:A Lake Texoma license allows anglers to fish the entire lake without having to purchase a resident or nonresident license from Oklahoma or Texas. The Lake Texoma license costs $12.00 and is valid from January 1 to December 31.

Fishing License issued in Oklahoma:Oklahoma residents with an Oklahoma resident fishing license are not required to purchase Lake Texoma license if only fishing Oklahoma portion of the lake. For more information on Oklahoma fishing license visit www.WildLifeDepartment.com.

Fishing License issued in Texas:To fish all Water of the Red River along the Texas-Oklahoma orTexas-Arkansas boarders, a person must comply with the licensing requirements of Oklahoma or Arkansas, as applica-ble. A person may fish with a valid Texas fishing license from the Texas bank from Denison Dam to Shawnee Creek. In Lake Texoma, a person may fish the respective Texas and Oklahoma waters with the appropriate license from the respective state, or may fish the entire lake with a Lake Texoma fishing license. For more information on Texas fishing license visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us.



ALBERTA CREEK RESORT - INC.

Bill & Laurie Glascock9040 Clear Lake DrP. O. Box 9 • Kingston, OK 73439Phone: (580) 564-2552Convenience Store: (580) 564-2561Floating Restaurant: (580) 564-4465Email: [email protected]

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BRIDGEVIEW MARINA AND RESORT

13947 Reel Lane Madill, OK 73446Phone: (580) 795-3979 Ships Store on landPhone: (580) 795-3082 Ships Store on waterEmail: bridgeviewmarinaandresort.comwww.bridgeviewmarinaandresort.com

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BUNCOMBE CREEK RESORT MARINA

Tom and Karen Wootton14584 Arrowhead Point RdHC 73 Box 521 • Kingston, OK 73439Phone: (580) 564-2543 Toll-free: (800) 636-2543ANCHOR ‘N RESTAURANT: (580) 564-2536www.buncombecreek.com

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CATFISH BAY MARINA

Pointe Vista Marinas11866 Marina Road • Kingston, OK 73439Marina Office (580) 564-2307Gas Dock (580) 564-4131Service Shop (580) 564-2309Marina Mart (580) 564-4994The Cabana: (580) 564-4958Email: [email protected] INSIDE LAKE TEXOMA STATE PARK

OPEN YEAR ROUND

LITTLE GLASSES RESORT

13443 Parrot Head Lane, Madill, OK 73446Phone: (580) 795-2068 Fax: 580-677-9046Email: [email protected]

NEWBERRY CREEK RESORT & MARINA

Jerry Current1582 Newberry Creek Rd. • Mead, OK 73449Phone: (580) 924-0787 www.newberrycreek.com

SOLDIER CREEK RESORT & MARINA

Marion Stone7007 Marina Dr., Kingston, OK 73439Phone: (580) 564-3670Floating Restaurant: 580-564-9540www.soldiercreekmarina.com

OPEN YEAR ROUND

WILLOW SPRINGS RESORT & MARINA

1401 Willow Springs Rd. • Mead, OK 73449Phone: (580) 924-6240www.willowsprinsmarina.com

OPEN YEAR ROUND

Lake Texoma marinas in Oklahoma offer non-ethanol gasoline, a must-have for boating enthusiasts. Peaceful lake-side campsites and lodging, boat and jet ski rentals, fishing guides, and delicious waterfront dining in floating restaurants are a just few of the amenities available in your Oklahoma marina destinations. Refer to the quick-reference chart to find the perfect place to bring friends and family to a Lake Texoma marina in Oklahoma.

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Buncombe Creek Resort Marina (580) 564-2543 Map K, 14 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Catfish Bay Marina (580) 564-2307 Map P, 20 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Little Glasses Resort (580) 795-2068 Map Q, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Newberry Creek Resort (580) 924-0787 Map Q, 22 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Soldier Creek Resort & Marina (580) 564-3670 Map M,18 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Willow Springs Resort & Marina (580) 924-6240 Map P, 21 ● ● ● ● ●

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Alberta Creek Resort (580) 564-2552 Map N, 21 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

American Inn (580) 795-3433 Map T, 15 ● ●

Angle's Hideaway (580) 380-3632 Map P, 23 ● ● ●

Bridgeview Resort (580) 795-3979 Map Q, 20 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Budget Inn (580) 795-5141 Map T, 15 ●

Buncombe Creek Resort Marina (580) 564-2543 Map K, 14 ● ● ● ● ● ●

C. Witt's End Fishing Camp (580) 564-9828 Map P, 23 ● ● ●

Cabin Fever Adventures (580) 564-1616 Map O, 19 ● ● ●

Carolyn's Cabins (214) 384-5462 Map N, 20 ● ●

Carter's Motel Bar & Grill (580) 924-3998 Map P, 22 ● ● ●

Choctaw Casino and Resort (580) 931-8340 Map N, 27 ● ● ● ●

Harbor Inn Bed & Breakfast (580) 564-9700 Map P, 17 ● ●

Kingston Lodge (580) 564-1495 Map P, 17 ● ●

Lake Texoma Baptist Resort & Ministries (580) 924-7919 Map O, 22 ● ● ●

Lake Texoma Lodge & Resort (866) 831-4293 Map P, 23 ● ● ●

Lakeway Motel (580) 564-2411 Map P, 17 ●

Newberry Creek Resort (580) 924-0787 Map Q, 22 ● ● ● ●

R&R Lake Texoma Vacation Rentals (580) 565-0004 Map O, 19 ● ● ●

Soldier Creek Resort & Marina (580) 564-3670 Map M, 18 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Texoma Cabins (214) 912-2769 Map K, 15 ● ●

Texoma Christian Camp (580) 564-2630 Map L. 14 ● ●

Texoma Lakeside Motel & RV Park (580) 564-4442 Map P, 17 ● ● ●

Texoma Shores Resort (580) 795-3828 Map R, 21 ● ● ● ●

Texoma Sport Center Motel (580) 564-2429 Map P, 17 ●

Willow Springs Resort & Marina (580) 924-6240 Map P, 21 ● ● ● ● ●

Winstar World Casino and Resort (800) 622-6317 Map G, 3 ● ● ● ●

Oklahoma Lodging

Lodging at Lake Texoma on the Oklahoma shore provides something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a quaint bed-and-breakfast or a private cottage near the Lake Texoma shores, to quality franchise options, you will find a place to rest your head after a fun-filled day at Lake Texoma and the surrounding regions.BRYAN, JOHNSTON, LOVE & MARSHALL COUNTIES, OK

LODGINGA Texoma House Rental

2388 Rhynes-Childress Loop, Kingston, OK 73439(405) 570-2911 / www.kpvacationrentals.com

Alberta Creek Resort

9040 Clear Lake Dr., Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2552 / www.albertacreek.com

American Inn

601 N. 1st Street, Madill, OK 73446(580) 795-3433 / www.magnusonhotels.com

Angle’s Hideaway

145 Whippoorwill Rd. & 255 Willow Springs Rd., Mead, OK 73449(580) 380-3632 / www.angleshideaway.com

Bridgeview Resort

Hwy 199, Madill, OK 73446(580) 795-3979www.bridgeviewmarinaandresort.com

Budget Inn

803 S. 1st Street, Madill, OK 73446(580) 795-5141 / www.magnusonhotels.com

Buncombe Creek Resort Marina

14584 Arrowhead Point Road, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2543 / www.buncombecreek.com

C. Witt’s End Fishing Camp

7097 Heritage Dr., Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-9828

Cabin Fever Adventures

1613 Texoma Park Rd., Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-1616 / www.cabinfeveradventures.net

Carolyn’s Cabins

7816 Rustling Leaves, Kingston, OK 73439(214) 384-5462 www.carolynscabins.com

Carter’s Motel Bar & Grill

389 Wollow Springs Rd, Mead, OK 73449(580) 924-3998 www.cartersfish.com

Choctaw Casino and Resort

3735 Choctaw Road, Durant, OK 74701(580) 931-8340 / www.choctawcasinos.com

Harbor Inn Bed & Breakfast

1593 Hwy 70 B, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-9700 / www.harbor-inn.net

Kingston Lodge

300 Hwy 70 E, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-1495

Lake Texoma Baptist Resort & Ministries

2034 Max Rd, Mead, OK 73449(580) 924-7919

Lake Texoma Lodge & Resort

3263 US 70, Mead, Ok 73449(866) 831-4293 www.laketexomalodge.com

Lakeway Motel

1697 Hwy 70 E, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2411

Newberry Creek Resort

1582 Newberry Creek Rd., Mead, OK 73449(580) 924-0787 / www.newberrycreek.com

R&R Lake Texoma Vacation Rentals

1398 Hummingbird, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 565-0004 / www.randrlaketexomarentals.com

Soldier Creek Resort & Marina

7007 Marina Dr., Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-3670 / www.soldiercreekmarina.com

Texoma Cabins

1875 Shay Rd., Kingston, OK 73439(214) 912-2769 / www.texomacabin.com

Texoma Christian Camp

15448 Texoma Christian Camp Rd., Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2630 / http://www.texomachristiancamp.org

Texoma Lakeside Motel & RV Park

1878 Hwy 70 East, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-4442 www.texomalakesidemotel.com

Texoma Shores Resort

16022 Cumberland Cove Rd., Madill, OK 73446(580) 795-3828 www.texomashoresrvpark.com

Texoma Sport Center Motel

1946 Highway 70 E, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2429

Willow Springs Resort & Marina

1401 Willow Springs Rd., Mead, OK 73449(580) 924-6240

Winstar World Casino and Resort

777 Casino Ave., Thackerville, OK 73459(800) 622-6317 www.winstarworldcasino.com

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Lake Texoma offers every kind of water entertainment and outdoor recreational activities, including: year-round fishing/boating, swimming, skiing, wakeboarding,

marinas, and camp grounds. Bird watching and hunting are other activities available. Lake Texoma has something for everyone in every season! Golfers are in luck with two excellent courses to use in Marshall County. The championship Chickasaw Pointe Golf Resort, on US 70, has a world-class layout of nearly 7,000 yards of scenic rolling hills, picturesque lake views, and super-smooth bent-grass greens. The Buncombe Creek Golf Course, located in a beautiful rural area, offers an ever-changing course to meet the levels of performance of any golfer. Marshall County is home to the National Sand Bass Festival - Madill’s “Jumpin’ Little Summer Fest”, which is held the first full week in June, and attracts 30,000 people each year from all across the United States. Held on Madill’s town square, the festival features a carnival, an arts and crafts fair, food booths and an entertainment slate. Annual events also include the King Sandie Fun Run, King Sandie Fishing Tournament, and the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. There are also terrapin races, a car show, talent search, and games and competitions for children. Free Nightly Concerts featuring local bands, gospel singing, talent search winners, and well-known Nashville Recording Artists. Marshall County supports civic and cultural interests with the Madill Art Club, and the Genealogical & Historical Society and Museum. The Madill Art Club meets monthly with artists sharing painting tips and techniques. The annual Madill Art Show, held in October in the Madill Community Center in City Park, features amateur and professional artists from Southern Oklahoma and North Texas competing for prize money and ribbons. The show features several hundred entries of original oils, watercolors, mixed media, pottery, sculpture and junior division entries. The Museum of Southern Oklahoma began preserving yesterday for Marshall County in 1975. Since then, it has continued to bring

together and assist those interested in the discovery and collection of the history and genealogy of Marshall County. Also available is specialized family and genealogical research. Marshall County is also home to two big rodeo events each year. The Madill FFA Rodeo occurs in April and is the oldest rodeo in Oklahoma. July brings the 66th Annual Madill Round Up Club Rodeo. Each showcases rodeo competitors and have earned state and national recognitions. The Reuel Little Classic is an annual 5K, 10K and a half-marathon run which honors long-time attorney and political figure Reuel W. Little and is quickly becoming one of the best organized, best attended runs in the state. The run takes place every October in Madill. Marshall County offers a variety of shopping. From specialty stores, boutiques, clothing stores, department stores, antique shops, to crafts and collectibles, there is something for everyone! Shop Marshall County held annually in November and December, encourages shoppers to shop in Marshall County. Winners receive Chamber Bucks to make additional purchases with the Shop Marshall County merchants. Marshall County is conveniently located two hours from both Dallas/Ft. Worth and Oklahoma City; and 30 miles from both Durant, Okla., to the east and Ardmore, Okla., to the west. Marshall County, “A Great Place to Visit, a Better Place to Live,” is warm, friendly and eager to welcome all visitors.

Article written by Johnna Harding, Marshall Coonty Chamber of Commerce

Visit the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce’s website for a complete list of events and attractions, www.mccoconline.org, and check us out on “My Chamber App” via your smart phone.

marshaLL CoUnTY,okLahoma marshall County may be the smallest county in Oklahoma, but it is filled with numerous attractions available year-round for the whole family.

We are blessed to be located in “God’s Country.” Durant’s high quality and affordable family valued lifestyle is located a convenient 90 miles north of Dallas off Highway 75 and 150 miles

southeast and south from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Come and experience our hospitality and strong sense of community while enjoying our recreation and entertainment.Recreational opportunities are plenty on beautiful Lake Texoma,

offering an abundance of water sports. It is an easy 15-minute drive from Durant and has 89,000 acres of water to enjoy. With the varied activities and numerous combinations, Lake Texoma can make anyone’s vacation the ultimate experience.Don’t forget to include historic Fort Washita in your agenda as

well. Fort Washita is located 15 miles northwest of Durant on 3348 State Road 199. Find out more about Fort Washita by calling (580) 924-6502 or online at www.okhistory.org. The Magnolia Festival is one of the largest events in South

Central Oklahoma. It is on the week following Memorial Day. The 2014 Magnolia Festival opens on Thursday evening, May 29 and runs through June 1 at the Choctaw Event Center. The carnival will open on Wednesday, May 28. The festival is a three-night, four-day event filled with fun and entertainment. For more information on this event, visit the website at www.magnoliafestival.com.We are fortunate to have the headquarters of the Choctaw Nation

located in our city. Chief Gregory Pyle and Assistant Chief Gary Batton provide leadership for the Choctaw Nation. Many of their business enterprises operate throughout Bryan County. Among the most popular is the Choctaw Hotel Casino and Resort. The casino is operational 24/7 and hosts a variety of entertainment. The Choctaw Event Center hosts a variety of events bringing quality entertainment to our area. Visit their website www.choctawcasinos.com for upcoming events. The City of Durant is the regional service area for a five-

county area. Our city continues to prosper and grow as we have celebrated the opening of several new facilities. Durant is proud to be home to SOSU Savage Storm, a.k.a. Southeastern Oklahoma State University, a four-year regional college. SOSU enhances our rural setting by providing quality musical productions including the renowned Oklahoma Shakespearean

Festival and the award-winning Aviation Program.While in our area be sure to pay a visit to our beautiful

downtown. With broad-based community support, the Durant Main Street program has enhanced the original business district through working with business owners, property owners, partners and volunteers. Downtown Durant has the highest rate of occupancy since the

Main Street program began. The quality of the businesses is at an extremely high level. The program has received the designation of a National Register District for the Downtown as well as Preserve American community status.Activities are abundant and include weekly Music on Market

Square on Thursday nights during the summer months. Another asset to our downtown is the Three Valley Museum, located at Fourth Avenue and Main Street. Three Valley Museum received its name from the three rivers—Red, Blue and Washita—flowing through our area. The museum has many time-period articles. To arrange a group tour or for hours of operation, contact the Museum Curator at (580) 924-1907. Whether you are coming to visit or establish a permanent residence,

we invite you to come enjoy our hospitality and quality of life.

Article written by Janet Reed, Durant chamber of commerce

For additional information contact the Main Street Program at www.durantmainstreet.org, (580) 924-1550, 110 N 2nd Street, Durant, OK., or the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce at www.durantchamber.org, Facebook, or visit our office located at 215 N. 4th Avenue, (580) 924-0848, business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

DUranT, okLahoma“DisCoVer DUranT,” the City of magnolias, the Gateway to Lake Texoma, the home of southeastern oklahoma state University and the Great Choctaw nation.

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beautiful Blue River winds through North and South Johnston County as does Pennington Creek. Lake

Texoma in our Tishomingo Wildlife Refuge is home to migratory geese, eagles, pelicans, and monarch butterflies. The wildlife offers many opportunities for birding. In that area of Lake Texoma was the home of the state record catfish. After he was caught, weighed, and certified, he lived out his days and the state aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma.In the Tishomingo cemetery at 600

South Murray Avenue in Tishomingo, Oklahoma is the oldest Indian burial ground in the state of Okla., The grave of Governor William H. “Alp alpha Bill” Murray and his son, Johnston Murray (also a governor), is buried there.

Article written by Joan Lothridge, Johnston County Chamber of Commerce

For additional information visit: www.johnstoncountyok.org

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JANUARY____________________________________________

FEBRUARYDurant, OKChamber ‘Taste of Durant’ ........................... 8th

(580) 924-0848

Durant, OKSOSU Blue & Gold Gala ................................ 15th

(580) 924-0848

Johnston County, OKPresident’s Day Blue River Trout Derby, .... 15 -16th

(580) 371-2175

Marshall County, OKMarshall County Chamber of Commerce Banquet & Silent Auction ............................. 20th

Madill, OK – Wildcat Den(580) 795-2431www.mccoconline.org

Marshall County, OKMarshall County Livestock Show ................ 27- 28th

Madill, OK – Fairbarn(580) 795-3563____________________________________________

MARCHMarshall County, OKMarshall County Livestock Show ................ 1st

Madill, OK – Fairbarn(580) 795-3563

Durant, OKChamber Banquet .......................................... 27th

(580) 924-0848

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APRILMarshall County, OKMadill FFA Rodeo ............................................ 11- 12th


MAYJohnston County, OKCity Wide Garage Sale ................................... 2 -3rd

(580) 371-2175

Durant, OKTake to the Skies Airfest ............................... 3rd

(580) 924-0848

Durant, OKDurant Main Street “Music on Market Square” ...................... 1, 8, 15, 22, 29th

(580) 924-0848

Durant, OKDurant Main Street Magnolia Festival ............................................ 29 - 31st

(580) 924-0848

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JUNEDurant, OKMagnolia Festival ........................................... 1st

(580) 924-0848

Durant, OKDurant Main Street “Music on Market Square” ...................... 5, 12, 19, 26th

(580) 924-0848

Marshall County, OKThe National Sand Bass Festival ................. 2- 6th

Madill, OK – “On the Square” in Downtown Madill(580) 795-2431www.sandbassfestival.com

Durant, OKFrontier Days Rodeo & Parade ..................... 13-14rd

(580) 924-0848

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JULYJohnston County, OKOld Fashioned July 4th Parade & Festival ......................................................... 4th

CONTACT JOAN LOTHRIDGE AT (580) 371-2175. Durant, OK

Lake Texoma AssociationFireworks Show ............................................. 4th

Phone: (580) 564-2334Durant Main Street “Music on Market Square” ...................... 3, 10, 17, 24, 31st

(580) 924-0848

Durant, OKChoctaw Casino & Resort Firework Display ............................... 4th

(580) 924-0848

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AUGUSTDurant, OKDurant Main Street “Music on Market Square” ...................... 7, 14, 21, 28th

(580) 924-0848

Lake Texoma Association 23rd Annual Bash for Cash ......................... 9th

Choctaw Casino Center StagePhone: (580) 564-2334____________________________________________

SEPTEMBERMarshall County, OKMarshall County Fair ..................................... 4- 6th


Durant, OKDurant Main Street “Music on Market Square” ...................... 4, 11, 18, 25th

(580) 924-0848

BRYAN, JOHNSTON, LOVE & MARSHALL COUNTIES, OKLAHOMA

2014 EventsPHOTOS PROVIDED BY DuRanT COunTY CHamBER Of COmmERCE

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DuRanT COunTY CHamBER Of COmmERCE

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MaRSHall COunTY CHaMBER Of COMMERCE

BRYAN, JOHNSTON, LOVE & MARSHALL COUNTIESMarketPlace

* 580-795-3979 Ships Store on Land 13947 REEL LANE MADILL, OK 73446* 580-795-3082 Ships Store on Water E-MAIL: bridgeviewmarinaandresort.com

“THE RESTAURANT AT BRIDGEVIEW” WITH PATIO DINING OFFERING A SPECTACULAR VIEW OF LAKE TEXOMA!

* CONVENIENCE STORE with GAS* 30/50 AMP ELECTRIC & WATER AT ALL RV SITES* NEW GAS DOCK & SHIP STORE* PONTOON BOAT RENTALS* HYDRO-BIKE RENTALS* NEW COVERED BOAT SLIPS* CABIN RENTALS* DEALER FOR HYDROHOIST BOAT LIFTS

YOu ShOuLD SEE uS NOW!

This is JusT The Beginning

1582 Newberry Creek Road . Mead, OK 73449 . www.newberrycreek.com580-924-0787

Resort and MarinaLake Texoma

Full Service Marine ShopFactory Authorized

Volvo Penta and

Nissan Marine Sales & Warranty

● Wet Slip & Dry Storage to 40’ ● Boat Ramp ● Boat Lift Sales ● Fuel Dock ● Ship’s Store & Supplies ● Cabins with A/C ● RV Sites & RV Storage ● Vacation Home Resort ● Fishing License ● Fish Cleaning Station ● Newest Dock Installed in 2013 ● Boat Pump-Out Facility coming in 2014

8 Miles West of Durant off SH70“Your friendly vacation destination!”

Please take a moment to look over the ads in the MarketPlace. these businesses have helped support the Lake texoma Assoiation and all that they do for the lake and our communities.

thank You!

Just minutes away from world-class

boating, fishing and casinos.

Motel and cottages sleep up to six:

• Kitchenettes available

• Satellite TV with HBO in each room

• Telephone in each room

• Seasonal pool

Great banquet and reception facilities

Coming soon:

Campsites and RV Parking • New Playground

LakeTexomaLodge.com • 3263 US 70 • Mead, OK 73449 • (580)931-0100 local • (866)831-4293 toll free

L O C A L LY OWN E D A N D O P E R AT E D


Marshall County, OKLittle Mr. and Little Miss Marshall County Pageant ............................................... 4th


Johnston County, OKThe Chickasaw Festival & Meeting, ............ 27-30th

(580) 371-2040

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OCTOBERJohnston County, OKThe Chickasaw Festival & Meeting, ............ 1-4th

(580) 371-2040

Marshall County, OKReuel Little Classic Run ................................ 11th

Madill, OK(580) 677-9412www.reuellittleclassicrun.com

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NOVEMBERMarshall County, OKShop Marshall County ................................... 1st

Marshall County Merchants(580) 795-2431www.mccoconline.org

Marshall County, OKShop Marshall County ................................... 1-30th

Marshall County Merchants(580) 795-2431

Johnston County, OKVeteran’s Day Blue River Trout Derby ........ 8-9th

(580) 371-2040 ____________________________________________

DECEMBERDurant, OKDurant Downtown Holiday and Chamber Christmas Parade ......................... 2nd

(580) 924-0848

Durant, OKDurant Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer ................................................... 4th

(580) 924-0848

Johnston County, OKCommunity Christmas Tree LightingAnd Living Window Walk ............................... 3rd

Marshall County, OKShop Marshall County ................................... 1-8th

Marshall County Merchants(580) 795-2431www.mccoconline.org

Johnston County, OKChristmas Parade ........................................... 11th

(580) 371-2175

Marshall County, OKMarshall County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade ..................... 13th

Downtown Madill, OK(580) 795-2431www.mccoconline.org


OKLAHOMA 2014 EVENTS CONTINUED...

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580-564-2346www.texomaagency.com


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Located on Lake Texoma, Sunset @ Washita Point is the ideal home for those who appreciate an active, outdoor lifestyle. Relax and rejuvinate with your family and friends as you enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, and water sports. Private, yet not too far away from major cities, Sunset @ Washita Point is the perfect place to make your new home, or your second home today!

Minutes from marinas

Public boat launch nearby

Near sandy beach area

Airstrip within minutes

Public golf course nearby

Financing available

Less than two hours from DFW

Two and a half hours from OKC metro

Ideal three-quarter to one acre lots

Complete utilities

(580) 564-3602P.O. BOX 491

Kingston, OK 73439

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A Beautiful Ending to a Perfect Day!

TEXOMA’S LAKESIDE MOTEL & RV PARK

LONNIE & ARNELLE GILCHRIST580.564.4442 — 888.566.4442

3.5 miles East of KingstonRight on Highway 70

CABINS & RV PARK

All within 2 miles Catfish Bay Marina

Airstrip Golf Course

CasinoLake Texoma

www. TexomaLakesideMotel.com

Texoma BoaT & RV SToRaGe

1683 East Highway 70, Kingston, OK 73439

580.564.9400

Secure and Convenient 24 hour gated access. On site manager. Located less than 3 miles from Lake Texoma. We offer

covered and enclosed storage from 30’ to 80’ as well as open air storage.

Please take a moment to look over the ads in

the MarketPlace.

these businesseshave helped support

the Lake texoma Assoiation and all that

they do for the lake and our communities.

thank You!


LAKE TEXOMA

Whether you enjoy bird watching, wildlife photography, fishing, biking or hiking in the great outdoors, the National Wildlife Refuges on Lake Texoma offer something for everyone year-round. The change of seasons in October brings large

groups of American white pelicans to refuge waters as they pass through on their way to wintering grounds along warm southern coasts. Franklin’s gulls can be seen in large numbers as they swoop in for a few days on their way to Central and South America. Look for the majestic bald eagle sitting in trees by the lake or on driftwood in shallow waters. By mid-November blue- and green-winged teal,

northern pintails, mallards, and northern shovelers are dabbling around in wetlands searching for seeds and insects while snow, Ross’, and white-fronted geese adorn refuge farm fields foraging on bright green blades of winter wheat. April brings the return of great egrets, little blue

herons, white-faced ibis and other long-legged wading birds who join great blue herons —a year-round resident. In May, shorebirds such as sandpipers, phalaropes,

dowitchers, and plovers scurry along the edges of Lake Texoma in search of food to quench their energy needs. Songbirds that traveled south for the winter return

Lake Texoma is home to an abundance of wildlife all year long in two large National Wildlife Refuges.

in April and May to begin their nesting cycle. Be on the lookout for painted and indigo buntings, summer and scarlet tanagers, scissor-tailed flycatchers, and a variety of sparrows and warblers. Managed wetlands along Wildlife Drive provide summer nesting habitat for pied-billed grebes, mallards, and common gallinules. In all, the National Wildlife Refuges on Lake Texoma boasts over 338 species of birds!White-tailed deer, bobcats, river otters, red and gray fox, coyotes and

raccoons are some of the 30 mammals that live on refuge lands along side 65 species of amphibians and reptiles. Regardless of the season, the weather, or which fish are biting, there is always something to see on the Lake Texoma National Wildlife Refuges. The refuges are open daily sunrise to sunset all year long, and there is no charge for admission. Stop by the Visitor Centers for maps and information.

WildlifeWritten by Kathy Whaley

Enjoying AND ITS

WILDLIFE REFUGESHagerman National Wildlife Refuge 6465 Refuge Road Sherman, TX 75092 (903) 786-2826 Map Coordinates: F15 Visitor Center Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00 Saturday 9:00- 4:00 Sunday 1:00-5:00Closed on Federal Holidays

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge12000 South Refuge RoadTishomingo, OK 73460(580) 371-2402Map Coordinates: W20

Visitor Center Hours:Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00Closed on Federal Holidays


Top Row of Photos Provided By Meredith Wallace

Photo Provided By Michael Payne

Photo Provided By Rick Cantu

Photo Provided By Kent OutdoorsPhoto Provided By Kent Outdoors

Photo Provided By Kent Outdoors

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In accordance with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse and/or Texas Depository Libraries.© 2013 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department PWD MP P4503-032F (2/13) Proud Sponsor of Texas Parks and Wildlife Programs

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Legend:HeadquartersState Parks StoreRest RoomsShowersTent SitesWater/ElectricFull Hook-upsDump StationResidenceScreened ShelterLimited CabinAmphitheaterGroup BuildingHiking TrailPicnic AreaDesignated Swimming AreaParkingBoat RampFishing PierPlaygroundMaintenanceFish CleaningInterpretive TrailBiking Area

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Please Note:• CHECK OUT time is 2 p.m. or renew permit by 9 a.m.

(pending site availability).• Public consumption or display of any alcoholic

beverage is prohibited.• A maximum of eight people permitted per campsite. Guests must

leave the park by 10 p.m. Quiet time is from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.• Excess parking fee is required at campsites with more than two

vehicles (including trailers).• Campsite must be kept clean; all trash must be picked up before you

leave. Trash dumpsters are conveniently located on all camping loops.• GRAY WATER AND BLACK WATER MUST BE DISCHARGED ONLY

AT DUMP STATIONS.• Only one unit per site is permitted to hook up to utilities.• Pets must be kept on leash. Please pick up after them.• Valid permit is required on windshield of each vehicle in park.

All vehicles are to remain on pavement.• Numbered sites for overnight camping only. NO PICNICKING.

Boat Launch Protocol:• Have your vessel ready to launch before getting to ramp area.

Launch your vessel and clear the ramp area. Do not block ramp area.• No boat clean-up or swimming in the ramp area.• If your vessel will not start, clear the ramp area.• Personal watercraft are not allowed in the swimming area and must observe the

No Wake rules, particularly in the boat-launch area. Personal watercraft are not allowed to tie up in boat-launch area.

Park Reservations

(512) 389-8900texasstateparks.org

Texas State Parks Store

Firewood, T-shirts, caps and one-of-a-kind gift items are available at the headquarters building.

Water Activities:• Swim at your own risk. NO LIFEGUARD on duty.• No pets or glass containers allowed in swimming

area.• Always swim with a friend. Children must be

supervised by an adult who can swim.

Fires:• Gathering of firewood is prohibited.• Campfires are permitted only in fire rings provided at

each site. No ground fires are permitted. Please, use extreme caution with any burning materials during the high fire danger summer brings.

www.texasstateparks.org/socialmedia/texasparksandwildlife @TPWDparks #TxStateParks

STATE PARKSEISENHOWER STATE PARKMap Location: I, 2050 Park Road 20 • Denison, TX 75020Phone: (903) 465-1956Email: [email protected] ON THE CLIFFS OF BEAUTIFUL LAKE TEXOMA

OPEN YEAR ROUNDWater Only Campsites • RV Full Hookups • Electric & Water Campsites • Screened Shelters • Group Recreation Facility • Premium Water Sites • Sanitary Dump Station • Group Picnic Pavilion • Group Water/Electric Area • Boat Ramp • Mini-Bike & 4-Wheeler Area • Hiking/Biking Trails • Showers and Restrooms • Fish Cleaning Facility • Fishing Piers • ParkStore with Clothing • Novelties • Souvenir Items • Fishing License

LAKE TEXOMA STATE PARKMap Location: P, 201988 State Park Rd. • Kingston, OK 73439Park Office: (580) 564-2566Email: [email protected] OPEN YEAR ROUND

88 Full RV Sites • 43 Electric RV Sites • 250+ Tent Sites • Rally Campground • Rally Pavilion • 56 Rally RV Sites • 6 Covered Pavilions • Nature Center • Swim Beach • Catfish Bay Marina • Convenience Store • Walking Trail • ( For GPS or Navigator: Intersection of Hwy 70 & State Park Rd.)

TEXOMA STATE PARKSLake Texoma boasts two state parks, one in Oklahoma, and one in Texas. Both of these state parks are beautiful despite their vastly different landscapes. The Texas state park, known as Eisenhower State Park, is in Denison, Texas, which was the birthplace of our 34th United States President, Dwight D. Eisenhower. The terrain in Eisenhower State Park follows that, generally, of the lake on the Texas side where breathtaking bluffs overlook Lake Texoma. However, there is a sandy swimming beach at this park as well. Eisenhower offers many camping opportunities for tents and RVs alike, as well as hiking & biking trails and one of the few 4 wheeler ATV trails offered in any Texas state park. Eisenhower Yacht Club and Marina is also found within the Eisenhower State Park boundary.

In Kingston, Okla., you will find the Texoma State Park, which provides a multitude of camping opportunities for tents and RVs right on the water’s edge. This park offers several sandy beaches with gradual slopes into the water, perfect for families looking to swim and fish. Almost all of the campsites in this state park offer exceptional views of Lake Texoma. Texoma State Park also offers a paved air strip for non-commercial users. Catfish Bay Marina is located right next to Texoma State Park, and the outstanding Chickasaw Point Golf Course is across Hwy 70 from the park. While you are visiting the Texoma State Park, stop by the information center at the Lake Texoma Association and we’ll tell you all about the exciting things there are to do and see in this area.


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Lake Murray #18 of 35 Lake Texoma #19 of 35

It’s no coincidence that two of Oklahoma’s most popular waterfronts are Oklahoma State Parks. Lake Texoma,

a 93,000-acre aquatic playground, is one of the nation’s hottest fishing holes for trophy stripers. Picturesque

beach campsites and a 1.8 mile hiking trail are some of the park’s many offerings, making it an idyllic retreat. Just

down the road, Lake Murray beckons with crystal clear waters, historic Tucker Tower, an 18-hole golf course,

and the newly-opened nature center. The first and largest state park in Oklahoma, Lake Murray is a recreational

mecca for nature buffs. Visit TravelOK.com/SPDeals for special offers, and plan your waterfront getaway, today.

come on in...“The Water’s Perfect”

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OKLAHOMA:

Boat Ed Oklahoma http://www.boat-ed.com/oklahoma/

Oklahoma Department of Public Safety http://www.dps.state.ok.us/lp/lps.htm

TEXAS:

Boat Ed Texas http://www.boat-ed.com/texas/

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/laws/

Boating Laws & ResponsibilitiesLegislation passed last September now requires all Texas boaters born on or after September 1, 1993, and operating personal watercraft, motor vessels with 15 or more horsepower or wind-powered vessels greater than 14 feet, to have mandatory boater safety education. To take the course, go to www.BoatUS.org.

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WATERCRAFT RENTALSAlberta Creek Resort 9040 Clear Lake Dr. Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2552 / Map N21www.albertacreek.com

Big Mineral Camp2889 Big Mineral Rd. Gordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-4287 / Map H14www.bigmineral.com

BlackBeard Marine6339 S. Hwy 377 Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-9576 / Map O13www.blackbeardmarine.net

Catfish Bay Marina11866 State Park Rd. Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2307 / Map P20www.pointe-vista.com

Cedar Bayou Marina 513 Cedar Bayou Blvd. Gordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-4248 / Map J12www.cedarbayou.com

Eisenhower Yacht Club Marina2141 Park Rd 20 Denison, TX 75020(903) 463-3999 / Map I20www.eisenhoweryachtclub.com

Flowing Wells Resort and Marina 3217 Flowing Wells Road Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786.2930 / Map G15www.flowingwellsresort.com

Grandpappy Point Marina 132 Grandpappy Dr. Denison, TX 75020(903) 465-6330 / Map J19www.grandpappy.com

Highport Resort and Marina 120 Texoma Harbor Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-7000 / Map I17www.highport.com

Lighthouse Resort 300 Lighthouse Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-2311 / Map J19www.lighthouseresort.com

Little Glasses Resort13443 Parrot Head Lane Madill, OK 73446(580) 795-2068 / Map Q19www.Littleglasses.com Little Mineral Marina 300 Little Mineral Blvd. Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-2332 / Map K19www.littlemineral.com

Tanglewood Resort & Conference Center 290 Tanglewood Circle Pottsboro, TX 75076(800) 833-6569 / Map I17www.tanglewoodresort.com

Red Duck Water Sports LLC300 Little Mineral Blvd Pottsboro, TX 75076(972) 369-9990 / Map K19www.redduckwaters.com

Tycoon Motorsports610 Highway 70 E. Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-3100 / Map P17www.tycoonmotorsports.com

Refer to Marina diagram for marine service vendors on pages 12-13 (TX) & 34-35 (OK).Main Map for map referance on pages 6 -7

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TEXOMA BOATINGLake Texoma is home to every boat imaginable. From the fastest power boat to self-propelled kayaks, 60-foot yachts to the smallest fishing boat, sailboats, air boats, run-abouts, and boats for skiing, no matter your fancy you will find the perfect spot to enjoy boating on Lake Texoma. The 89,000-acre water playground is perfect for a day on the boat with spectacular scenery and bird watching, refreshing water, sandy beaches, and outstanding fishing to enjoy with your family and friends. Lake Texoma, and the region, play host to numerous marinas and boat dealers which provide boat sales and rentals, marine service and supplies, and slips allowing you to enjoy your extended vacation no matter your boating preference or the season.

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Big Mineral Camp (903) 523-4287 Map H, 14 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Cedar Mills Marina (903) 523-4222 Map I, 14 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Damsite Campground (903) 965-4660 Map I, 22 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Eisenhower State Park (903) 465-1956 Map I, 20 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Gone Fishing RV Resort (903) 523-3474 Map G, 15 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Grandpappy Point Marina (903) 465-6330 Map J, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Highport Resort and Marina (903) 786-7000 Map I, 17 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Juniper Point East (903) 523-4022 Map J, 13 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Juniper Point West (903) 523-4022 Map J, 13 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Lighthouse Resort (903) 786-2311 Map J, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Little Mineral Marina (903) 786-2332 Map K, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Marine Quest Texoma Marina (903) 523-4308 Map K, 11 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Mill Creek Resort (903) 786-2227 Map I, 15 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Paradise Cove (903) 786-3890 Map H, 14 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Preston Bend (903) 786-8408 Map K, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Sundance Camp (903) 361-8500 Map K, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Thousand Trails Lake Texoma (903) 523- 4206 Map I, 13 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Walnut Creek Resort (903) 523-4211 Map H, 13 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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TEXOMA CAMPINGWhether it’s that delight of cooking outdoors, gently browning those marshmallows for s’mores, moon light and star gazing, campfire conversation with friends and family, the peaceful sleep of a relaxing vacation, or an early cup of coffee watching the lake waters lap the sandy shore, there is sure to be a camping destination for you on the 580 miles of shoreline that is Lake Texoma. Create tent or RV camping memories today, and all season long, on Lake Texoma.


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Bridgeview Resort (580) 795-3979 Map Q, 20 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Buncombe Creek (580) 564-2901 Map L, 14 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Buncombe Creek Resort Marina (580) 564-2543 Map K, 14 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Caney Creek (580) 564-2632 Map M, 17 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

East Burns Run (580) 965-4660 Map J, 22 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Johnson Creek (580) 924-7316 Map P, 22 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Lake Texoma RV Resort (580) 931-8963 Map P, 23 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Lake Texoma State Park (580) 564-2566 Map P, 20 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Lakeside (580) 920-0176 Map N, 22 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Little Glasses Resort (580) 795-2068 Map Q, 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Newberry Creek Resort (580) 924-0787 Map Q, 22 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Platter Flats (580) 434-5864 Map M, 22 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Soldier Creek Resort & Marina (580) 564-3670 Map M, 18 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Texoma Lakeside & RV Park (888) 566-4222 Map P, 17 ● ● ● ● ● ●

Texoma Shores Resort (580) 795-3828 Map R, 21 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

West Burns Run (580) 965-4922 Map J, 21 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Willow Springs Resort & Marina (580) 924-6240 Map P, 21 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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TEXOMA BEACHES & SWIMMINGLake Texoma has hundreds of miles of shoreline that includes beautiful sandy beaches perfect for any age group. Each summer thousands of visitors flock to beaches across the lake for enjoyment and swimming. For many families, a great trip to a sandy beach is the key to a memorable summer vacation. From splashing, wading, and paddling in the water to refreshing walks or laying and relaxing on the beach each means a great day in the water or on the sand. Come check out Lake Texoma where the sand is soft and warm, the water is refreshing, and the excitement never stops.

SWIMMING AREASBIG MINERAL RESORT CAMPMap Location / H, 14 Box 576 • Gordonville - TX 76245Phone: (903) 523-4287 www.bigmineral.com

BRIDGEVIEW MARINA AND RESORTMap Location / R, 20 13947 REEL LN MADILL, OK 73446(580) 795-3979www.bridgeviewmarinaandresort.com

CEDAR MILLS MARINAMap Location / I, 14 500 Harbor View Road • Gordonville - TX 76245Phone: (903) 523-4222www.cedarmills.com

EAST BURNS RUN CAMPGROUNDMap Location / J, 22 525 East Burns Run Road, Cartwright, OK 74731Phone: (580) 965-4660www.recreation.gov/

EISENHOWER STATE PARKMap Location / I, 20 50 Park Road 20 • Denison - TX 75020Phone: (903) 465-1956www.tpwd.state.tx.us FLOWING WELLS RESORT -MARINA & YACHT SALESMap Location / G, 14 3217 Flowing Wells Rd • Pottsboro - TX 75076Phone: (903) 786-2930 www.dfwresort.com

GRANDPAPPY POINT MARINAMap Location / J, 19 132 Grandpappy Drive • Denison - TX 75020Phone: (903) 465-6330 www.grandpappy.com

LAKE TEXOMA STATE PARKMap Location / P, 20 1988 State Park Rd. • Kingston - OK 73439Park Office: (580) 564-2566www.TravelOK.com

LIGHTHOUSE RESORT & MARINAMap Location / J, 19 300 Lighthouse Drive • Pottsboro,TX 75076Marina Office: (903) 786-2311www.lighthouseresort.com

NEWBERRY CREEK RESORT & MARINAMap Location / Q, 22 1582 Newberry Creek Rd. • Mead, OK 73449Phone: (580) 924-0787 www.newberrycreek.com

TEXOMA SHORES RESORTMap Location / R, 21 16022 Cumberland Cove Rd. • Madill, OK 73446Phone: (580) 795-3828Website: www.texomashoresrvpark.com

WEST BURNS RUN CAMPGROUNDMap Location / R, 21 825 West Burns Run, Cartwright, OK 74731Phone: (580) 965-4922 www.recreation.gov/

WILLOW SPRINGS RESORT & MARINAMap Location / R, 21 1401 Willow Springs Rd. • Mead, OK 73449Phone: (580) 924-6240www.willowsprinsmarina.com

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GOLF COURSESLake Texoma and the surrounding area offer some of the most magnificent challenging and beautiful golf courses in the region, ranging from tough 9-hole private golf courses to nationally acclaimed 18-hole course.

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GOLF COURSESLake Texoma and the surrounding area offer some of the most magnificent, challenging and beautiful golf courses in the region, ranging from tough 9-hole private golf courses to nationally acclaimed 18-hole course.


PUBLIC GOLF COURSESBuncombe Creek Golf Course Off 377; one mi. north of Willis Bridge, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-1260 / 9 holes / Map L, 13www.buncombecreekgolf.com

Chickasaw Pointe Golf Course4 miles east Hwy 70, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2581 / 18 holes / Map P, 19www.pointe-vista.com

Falconhead Resort & Country Club605 Falconhead Dr. Burneyville, OK 73430(580) 276-3341 / 18 holeswww.falconheadgolf.com

Grayson County College Golf Course56 Golf Drive, Denison, TX 75020(903) 786-9719 / 18 holes / Map E, 20www.grayson.edu/website/golfcourse/Default.aspx

Lakeview Golf Course3905 N. Commerce, Ardmore, OK 73402(580) 223-4260 / 18 holes / Map W, 3

Stone Creek2200 Club House Dr, Sherman, TX 75092(903) 870-7980 / Map A, 20www.stonecreekcc.com

Silverado Golf Course1620 Sand Stone Rd, Durant, OK 74701(580) 924-1899 / Map S, 27www.silveradogolf.com/

Northern Challenge Golf Club520 Champion Lane, Sherman, TX(903) 891-8700 / 18 holes / Map C, 17www.northernchallenge.com

WinStar Golf CourseExit 1 – IH-35 OK(866) 466-1482 / 18 holes / Map G, 2www.winstargolfcourse.com

Tanglewood Resort & Country Club290 Tanglewood Circle, Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-4140 / 18 holes / Map I, 17 www.tanglewoodresort.com/golf

PRIVATE GOLF COURSESDenison Country ClubHwy 84N, Denison, TX 75021(903) 465-4488 / 18 holes / Map H, 21www.denisoncc.com

Dornick Hills Country Club519 N. Country Club, Ardmore, OK 73401(580) 223-2957 / 18 holes / Map W, 3www.dornickhills.com

Durant Country Club320 Country Club Rd., Durant, OK 74702(580) 924-0622 / 18 holes / Map P, 27

Woodlawn Country Club4046 Woodlawn Dr., Sherman, TX 75091(903) -893-9657 / 18 holes / Map D, 23http://www.woodlawncountryclub .com/club_info.htm

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Chickasaw Pointe Golf Club 12428 Chickasaw Pointe Rd P.O. Box 1009 Kingston, OK 73439 (580) 564-2581 Pro Shop Email: [email protected]

Catfish Bay Marina 11866 State Park Rd Kingston, OK 73439 580-564-2307 Office 580-564-2309 Service Shop Email: [email protected]

Full Service Marina facility / Covered Boat Slips / Gas Dock / HydroHoist Dealer Authorized Mercury Marine Service Shop / Convenience Store / Pontoon Rentals

Fishing Guide Services / Rooster Creek Cabana (Lounge)

7,085 yard Championship Layout / Open to the Public / Fully Stocked Pro Shop Hilltop Grill (Breakfast & Lunch) / Corporate Outings /Individual and Group Lessons

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PUBLIC GOLF COURSESBuncombe Creek Golf CourseOff 377; one mi. north of Willis Bridge, Kingston, OK 73439580-564-1260 9 holeswww.buncombecreekgolf.com

Chickasaw Pointe Golf Course4 miles east Hwy 70, Kingston, OK 73439580-564-2581 18 holeswww.pointe-vista.com

Falconhead Resort & Country Club605 Falconhead Dr. Burneyville, OK 73430580-276-3341 18 holeswww.falconheadgolf.com

Gainesville Municipal Golf Course200 S. Rusk, Gainesville, TX 76240940-665-2161 18 holeshttp://www.gainesville.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=110

Grayson County College Golf Course56 Golf Drive, Denison, TX 75020903-786-9719 18 holeswww.grayson.edu/website/golfcourse/Default.aspx

Lakeview Golf Course3905 N. Commerce, Ardmore, OK 73402580-223-4260 18 holes


Stone Creek2200 Club House Dr, Sherman, TX 75092(903) 870-7980www.stonecreekcc.com

Northern Challenge Golf Club520 Champion Lane, Sherman, TX903-891-8700 18 holeswww.northernchallenge.com

WinStar Golf CourseExit 1 – IH-35 OK866-466-1482 18 holeswww.winstargolfcourse.com

Tanglewood Resort & Country Club290 Tanglewood Circle, Pottsboro, TX 75076903-786-4140 18 holes www.tanglewoodresort.com/golf

PRIVATE GOLF COURSESDenison Country ClubHwy 84N, Denison, TX 75021903-465-4488 18 holeswww.denisoncc.com

Dornick Hills Country Club519 N. Country Club, Ardmore, OK 73401580-223-2957 18 holeswww.dornickhills.com

Durant Country Club320 Country Club Rd., Durant, OK 74702580-924-0622 18 holes

Woodlawn Country Club4046 Woodlawn Dr., Sherman, TX 75091903 -893-9657 18 holeshttp://www.woodlawncountryclub.com/club_info.htm

TEXOMA SHOPPING & DININGThe Texoma region offers the best in shopping and dining experiences, rivaling that of the largest metropolis to the south or to the north of our beautiful Lake Texoma. Quaint boutiques and unique antique shops offer one-of-a-kind gifts and must-haves for any seasoned shopper. The local city Main Street areas cater to shopping and dining. Additionally, the malls and casinos offer unparalleled shopping and dining experiences. Come take a tour of the Texoma region, explore our cities and enjoy the locals who are looking to welcome you to share our shopping and dining treasures.

Junktion Flea Market4477 US 70, Mead, OK 73449-5139(580) 924-2123www.thejunktionfleamarket.com

Kingston Hardware23 N. Main Street, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2694

Madill Gaming Center Tobacco Shop902 South First Street, Madill, OK 73446(580) 795-7301www.chickasawcountry.com

Stow’s Office Furniture11901 Autumn Leaves, Oklahoma City, OK 73170(405) 692-7878

Texoma Casino Travel Plaza1794 E. Highway 70, Suite A, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-6000www.chickasawcountry.com

DINING OK.Alberta Creek Resort Floating Restaurant9040 Clear Lake Dr., Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2552www.albertacreek.com

Anchor ’N At Buncombe Creek14584 Arrowhead Point Road, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2543

Catfish Bay Marina11866 State Park Rd., Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2307www.pointe-vista.com

Catfish Platter, Inc.5572 S. Hwy 377, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-4204

Chickasaw Pointe Golf Club Grill12428 Chickasaw Pointe Rd, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-2581www.Pointe-Vista.com

Choctaw Casino and Resort3735 Choctaw Road, Durant, OK 74701(580) 931-8340www.choctawcasinos.com

Enos Gateway Mall4887 Enos Rd., Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-3666

Salita’s Mexican Restaurant1202 W. Main, Durant, OK 74702(580) 924-2945www.salitas.com

Simple Simon’s Pizza111 W. Hwy 70, Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-3011

Soldier Creek Resort & Marina Floating Restaurant7007 Marina Dr., Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-3670www.soldiercreekmarina.com

Winstar World Casino and Resort777 Casino Ave., Thackerville, OK 73459(800) 622-6317www.winstarworldcasino.com

SHOPPING TX.Denison Main Street ProgramDowntown Denison, TX(903) 465-2720

Gainesville Factory Shops4321 North IH-35, Gainesville, TX(888) 545-7220

Midway Mall4800 Texoma Parkway, Sherman, TX(903) 892-4067

Kelly Square115 S Travis, Sherman, TX(903) 868-1771

Sherman Town CenterHwy 75 & 82, Sherman, TX(866) 271-8700

Cedar Mills Marina Ship Store500 Harbor View Road, Gordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-4222www.cedarmills.com

Dave’s Ski & Tackle, Inc.4411 US Hwy 75, Denison, TX 75020(903) 465-6110

Doug’s Corner, Inc.20233 U.S. Hwy 377,Whitesboro, TX 76273(903) 564-9050

Eisenhower Yacht Club Marina Ship Store2141 Park Rd 20, Denison, TX 75020(903) 463-3999www.eisenhoweryachtclub.com

The Tackle BoxMultiple Locations - Denison & Pottsboro, TX (903) 786-2311www.tackleboxtexoma.com

Tranquility Spa95 Tanglewood CirclePottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-7772www.tranquility-at-tanglewood.com

University of Texoma1909 Leon Dr., Plano, TX 75074(972) 978-7962www.universityoftexoma.com

DINING TX.Angela’s Café5216 F.M. 84, Denison, TX 75021(903) 337-0414www.angelas-cafe.com

De Happy Cajun Restaurant5005 N Fm 120, Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-4909

Fulbellies Restaurant115 South Travis, Sherman, TX 75090(903) 892-8409www.fulbellis.com

The Island Restaurant (at Highport Resort and Marina)120 Texoma Harbor Dr.Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-7000www.highport.com

Its All Good Pub / Café(at Mill Creek Resort)512 Mill Creek Resort RD.Pottsboro, TX 75076-6242(903) 786-2227www.millcreekresortandmarina.com

Pelican’s Landing Waterfront Restaurant (at Cedar Mills Marina)500 Harbor View Rd.Gordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-4500www.cedarmills.com

The Point Restaurant (at Grandpappy Point Marina)132 Grandpappy Dr.Denison, TX 75020(903) 465-6330www.grandpappy.com

Tanglewood Restaurant (at Tanglewood Resort & Conference Center)290 Tanglewood CirclePottsboro, TX 75076(800) 833-6569www.tanglewoodresort.com

SHOPPING OK.Durant Main Street ProgramDowntown Durant, OK(580) 924-1550

Body Business Day Spa211 W. Main, Durant, OK 74701(580) 924-2309www.bodybusinessdayspa.com


GAMINGLF COURSESBuncombe Creek Golf CourseOff 377; one mi. north of Willis Bridge, Kingston, OK 73439580-564-1260 9 holeswww.buncombecreekgolf.com















TEXOMA CASINOSOklahoma is home to some of the finest Casinos and Resorts in the world. Some of them can be found right here in the Texoma region. While the Casinos offer the highest-quality electronic games and high-stakes poker, you will also find a multitude of other activities sure to please anyone in your group of family and friends. From the biggest names in performing arts to the finest restaurants, outstanding resort amenities, golf and shopping, a visit to the Texoma region Casinos and Resorts is sure to delight.

CASINOS & GAMING CENTERSTexoma Gaming CenterHwy 70 East , Kingston, OK(580) 564-6000

Choctaw Gaming CenterHwy 69/75, Durant, OK(580) 920-0160

Madill Gaming Center902 South First Street, Madill, OK(580) 795-7301

WinStar CasinoExit 1 & I-35, Thackerville, OK(580) 276-4229

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ALL SIGNS P O I N T H E R EAll signs point to a refreshing

escape from the norm in Chickasaw Country. Enjoy

a truly amazing cultural experience, enhanced by

breathtaking outdoor wonders, museums, luxury hotels,

exciting gaming and delicious eateries. Experience a getaway like you have

never known before. It all awaits you

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REAL ESTATE & LAND DEVELOPMENTLake Texoma, the 12th-largest lake in the United States, occupies 580 miles of shoreline. So whether it’s business, resort, or residential lake property investments you are looking for, make Lake Texoma your destination for finding real estate or land for development. Moreover, in Texoma country, you will find some of the friendliest, most experienced and most professional realtors around, ready to show you what beautiful property Lake Texoma has to offer.

REAL ESTATE AGENCIESColdwell Banker VanMeter Rader Group1694 Hwy 70 East Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-9000www.cbtexoma.com

ERA Steve Cook & Co. Realtors225 W FM 120 Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-3355www.eratexoma.com

Little’s Property, Inc.4204 Paradise Rd. Kingston, OK 73439(580) 564-3602www.washitapoint.com

Janey Hogenson RealtyPO Box 455 Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) [email protected]

Coldwell Banker, VanMeter Rader Group419 W. Main Durant, OK 74701(580) 924-8404www.vanmeterrealty.com

Ebby Halliday Real Estate Inc.3445 FM 1417 Sherman, TX 75092(903) 893-5921

Palm Properties2 Lakeshore Dr. Pottsboro, TX 75076(214) 356-4356 Map [email protected]

Rock Creek Resort21400 FM 901 North Gordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-5105www.rockcreekontexoma.com

Texoma Agency1105 Hwy 70 Kingston, OK 73439(580) [email protected]

Tracy Realty83493 N State Hwy 289 Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-3115

DEVELOPMENTFrench Construction1347 Lindsey LnKingston, OK 73439(580) [email protected] Equipment / Services

Durant Lumber Co115 S. 3rd Ave.Durant, OK 74702(580) 924-2400Small Business

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TEXOMA HUNTINGLake Texoma offers a large range of hunting species for hunters who want to use their skills with bow and arrow or with more sophisticated weaponry. Enjoy Big Game seasons and small game seasons around the shorelines of the lake and surrounding areas. Come visit the Lake Texoma Association office for a free map of the public hunting areas around Lake Texoma. For more hunting information visit www.WildLifeDepartment.com.

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HUNTING GUIDES Kent Outdoors574 Georgetown RoadPottsboro. TX 75076(903) 271-5524www.kentoutdoors.com


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PUBLIC GOLF COURSESBuncombe Creek Golf CourseOff 377; one mi. north of Willis Bridge, Kingston, OK 73439580-564-1260 9 holeswww.buncombecreekgolf.com















TEXOMA HIKING & BIKING TRAILSFrom the most experienced to the eager novice, Lake Texoma offers miles of trails for on- or off-road exploration of the beauty of our magnificent water resource. Be prepared to see wildlife in its most natural form while gaining physical activity that would be considered more play than work. Check out our quick-reference charts in Texas and Oklahoma to find a trail close to you, or throw on your backpack to attempt the seclusive multi-mile trek around the Lake Texoma border. Have fun and be safe!

HIKING & BIKING TRAILSCross Timbers Hiking TrailHwy 82-377, Whitesboro, TX(903) 465-4990

Cedar Bayou Marina513 Cedar Bayou Blvd.Gordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-4248www.cedarbayou.com

Cedar Mills Marina500 Harbor View RoadGordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-4222www.cedarmills.com

Eisenhower State Park50 Park Road 20Denison, TX 75020(903) 465-1956www.tpwd.state.tx.us

Flowing Wells Resort and Marina3217 Flowing Wells RoadPottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-2930www.flowingwellsresort.com

Gone Fishing RV Resort730 Oxford Dr.Gordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-3474

Juniper Point CampgroundsTrail Head for Cross Timbers Hiking Trail32843 Highway 377Gordonville, TX 76245(903) 523-4022www.swt.usace.army.mil/Portals/41/ docs/lakes/texoma/Cross_Timbers.pdfwww.recreation.gov

Lake Texoma State Park1988 State Park Rd. • Kingston, OK 73439Park Office: (580) 564-2566Email: [email protected]

Little Mineral Marina300 Little Mineral Blvd.Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-2332www.littlemineral.com

Sundance Camp295 Glen Eden Dr.Pottsboro, TX 75076(903) 786-4401www.texomadestinations.com/ companies/sundancecamp/

TEXOMA EQUESTRIAN TRAILSHorse lovers will delight in the Lake Texoma Platter Flats Equestrian trail and campgrounds. Bring your horse and stay overnight so you can enjoy the 40+ miles of sandy trails which provide some access points to the waters of beautiful Lake Texoma. This popular destination is open all year around for your horseback riding enjoyment of Mother Nature at her finest.

Platter Flats Equestrian Trail

EQUESTRIAN CAMPINGPLATTER FLATS CAMPGROUNDMap M, 22867 Trail Ride Road, Platter OK, 74753Phone: (508) 434-5864www.recreation.gov

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2014 Lake Texoma Association

Marketing PartnersThe Lake Texoma Association would like to give special thanks to the following listing of marketing contributors for the 2014 Guide to Lake Texoma. Their support and ad presence made the Lake Texoma Association’s “60th Anniversary” Edition Guide possible with the highest quality and most informative Lake Texoma literary resource in LTA history.

Please take a moment to view the LTA marketing partner ads and consider these businesses’ dedication and support of the LTA mission of promoting the Texoma region as well as preserving and protecting Lake Texoma. Working together we can make a difference in our regional Texoma economy and share with visitors the beautiful water resource, known as Lake Texoma, that we call home.

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A Texoma Treasure................................................................................. Ad pg 27Alberta Creek Marina................................................................................. Inside back coverBlackbeard Marine................................................................................. Back coverBridgeview Marina and Resort ................................................................................. Ad pg 43Buncombe Creek Resort and Marina ................................................................................. Ad pg 44Cabin Fever Adventures................................................................................. Ad pg 44Cedar Bayou Marina................................................................................. Ad pg 28Cedar Mills Marina and Resort................................................................................. Ad pg 25Chickasaw Country................................................................................. Ad pg 59Coldwell Banker VanMeter Select................................................................................. Ad pg 45Color Pro Designs, Inc.................................................................................. Ad pg 45Dave’s Ski & Tackle................................................................................. Ad pg 27 Denison Chamber of Commerce................................................................................. Ad pg 17 Eisenhower Yacht Club and Marina................................................................................. Ad pg 28Escape @ Washita Point................................................................................. Ad pg 45First United Bank................................................................................. Ad pg 28 & 44Gone Fishing RV Resort ................................................................................. Ad pg 28Grandpappy Point Marina................................................................................. Inside front coverHighport Marina................................................................................. Ad pg 25 Hydro Hoist Boatlifts................................................................................. Ad pg 28Integris Marshall County................................................................................. Ad pg 45 Jordan Advertising - Oklahoma State Park................................................................................. Ad pg 49Lake Texoma Hideaway................................................................................. Ad pg 27

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Thank you again for all you support and participation. We look forward to the continued, and increasing, marketing partners in 2015!

Shelly Morgan Lake Texoma Association Executive Director

Alberta Creek Resort and Marina

“Just For Fun”580.564.2552

Toll Free: 877.718.5585Email: [email protected]

Reserve online at:www.albertacreek.com

P.O. Box 9 Kingston, OK 73439

There’s something for everyone at Alberta Creek Resort & Marina!

Floating Restaurant . Lodging . Fuel Dock . Store Boat rentals . Boat Stalls . RV Spaces . Striper Guides .

Lake Homes For Sale . Waverunner rentals


6339 S. HWY 377 • Kingston, OK 73439(1 mile North of the Willis Bridge on 377)

580-564-9576

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