Seasonal, free4 miSandy Beach
BRA Area #6, Graham
Possum Kingdom Lake
Graham, TexasLakeOpen, public swimming
Possum Kingdom Lake is a large reservoir with public-use areas and designated swimming areas on parts of its shoreline.
- Water
- Lake
- Dogs
- Dogs are allowed in public-use parks on leads shorter than 10 feet, but not in swimming areas.
- Managed by
- Brazos River Authority
Getting there
Possum Kingdom Lake is near Graham, Texas. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.
32.9121, -98.4652
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim in designated swimming areas.
- Keep boats at no-wake speed within 100 feet of swimmers.
- Do not swim or wade within 100 feet of public loading docks, boat ramps or fishing piers.
- Do not take pets into swimming areas.
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Questions about Possum Kingdom Lake
Can you swim at Possum Kingdom Lake?
Yes. Public swimming is permitted in Possum Kingdom Lake, including designated swimming areas at several Brazos River Authority public-use areas. Swimming is at the swimmer’s own risk.
Are dogs allowed at Possum Kingdom Lake?
Dogs are allowed in public-use parks on leads shorter than 10 feet, but not in swimming areas.
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