Malden Lake Campground

Wright Patman Lake

🏕️ CampgroundCaddo Lake / Piney WoodsTexas⭐ 4.2 (198)

🟢 37 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Thu Oct 1–Sun Oct 4

Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 39 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 8h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Malden Lake Campground in Texas has 37 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 1–Sun Oct 4. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Thu Oct 1 – Sun Oct 43 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, H #H018–H #H021 next to each othersites H #H001, #H002, #H003, #H004, #H005, #H006, #H008, #H018, #H019, #H020, #H021, P #P001, #P002, #P003, #P004, #P005, #P006, #P007, #P008, #P010, #P011, #P013, #P015

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, H #H018–H #H021 next to each othersites H #H001, #H002, #H003, #H004, #H005, #H006, #H008, #H018, #H019, #H020, #H021, P #P002, #P003, #P004, #P006, #P008, #P013, #P015

Fri Oct 2 – Sun Oct 42 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 P #P010 & P #P011 next to each othersites P #P001, #P005, #P007, #P010, #P011

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, H #H010–H #H015 next to each othersites H #H010, #H011, #H012, #H013, #H014, #H015, #H017

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites P #P012

Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nightsbook these dates →sites H #H003

Wed Oct 7 – Fri Oct 92 nightsbook these dates →sites P #P014

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 P #P012 & H #H013 next to each othersites H #H010, #H013, #H015, P #P012

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite H #H001 — H1- Impact Area — **Site H #H001** · H1- Impact AreaWS- USACE

Campsite H #H001 — H1 — **Site H #H001** · H1WS- USACE

Campsite H #H002 — H2- Impact Area — **Site H #H002** · H2- Impact AreaWS- USACE

Campsite H #H002 — H2- Street View — **Site H #H002** · H2- Street ViewWS- USACE

Campsite H #H003 — H3 — **Site H #H003** · H3WS- USACE

Campsite H #H003 — H3- Impact Area — **Site H #H003** · H3- Impact AreaWS- USACE

Campsite H #H004 — H4- Impact Area — **Site H #H004** · H4- Impact AreaWS- USACE

Campsite H #H004 — H4- Street View — **Site H #H004** · H4- Street ViewWS- USACE

Campsite H #H005 — H5- Impact Area — **Site H #H005** · H5- Impact AreaWS- USACE

Campsite H #H005 — H5 — **Site H #H005** · H5WS- USACE

Campsite H #H006 — H6 — **Site H #H006** · H6WS- USACE

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ New Boston Tesla Supercharger14.8 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.5 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger20.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Malden Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 31–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24–$48/nightStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆198 ratings

5★100

4★52

3★29

2★12

1★5

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.5/4

AT&T2.4/4

T-Mobile1.0/4

Sprint retired2.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Malden Lake Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Malden Lake Campground?

Malden Lake Campground in Texas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Malden Lake Campground?

Campsite fees at Malden Lake Campground run about $24–$48/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Malden Lake Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Malden Lake Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Malden Lake Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Malden Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 31–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Malden Lake Campground a good campground?

Malden Lake Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 198 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Malden Lake Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Malden Lake Campground, Verizon rates highest at 2.5 out of 5 from 88 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Malden Lake Campground located?

Malden Lake Campground is located in Caddo Lake / Piney Woods, Texas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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