State Park · Texas, United States
Possum Kingdom State Park
Possum Kingdom State Park is a state park in Texas, United States, covering 1,529 acres (619 ha), established in 1940.
State Park · Texas, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Pinto, Texas, United States |
| Area | 1,529 acres (619 ha) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Coordinates | 32.8694° N, 98.5611° W |
| Managed by | Texas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Possum Kingdom State Park
Possum Kingdom State Park is a state park in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA, that was built in the 1940s by Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2888 and opened to the public in 1950. It covers approximately 1,530 acres (620 ha), and lies in the Palo Pinto Mountains and Brazos River Valley of Texas. The park borders the large Possum Kingdom Lake, a 20,000-acre (8,100 ha) lake known for its clear blue waters. Possum Kingdom winds for 65 miles (105 km) down the Brazos River, and has more than 300 miles (480 km) of shoreline. A privately owned store and marina in the park cater to boaters and campers.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) · Dallas-Fort Worth, United States · 88.4 miles away
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) · Dallas, United States · 99.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Possum Kingdom State Park?
Possum Kingdom State Park is in Texas, United States (32.8694° N, 98.5611° W).
When was Possum Kingdom State Park established?
Possum Kingdom State Park was established in 1940, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Possum Kingdom State Park?
Possum Kingdom State Park covers 1,529 acres (619 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Texas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Possum_Kingdom_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/possum-kingdom — Official park page.