5. Possum Kingdom Lake
Hell’s Gate Equals Summer
Heaven, Fall Fun
Parker and Peyton Kincaid
that hold different natural habi-
tats, along with aquatic vegetation.
Popular species to fish out of the
lake include largemouth bass, small-
mouth bass, striped bass, white bass,
crappie, bream, and blue and flat-
head catfish. Possum Kingdom also
releases trout four times a year, filling
up the lake with a wide assortment of
fish for the angler in everyone.
After you come and visit Possum
Kingdom during the summer, come
back in the fall and enjoy the breath-
taking views on your weekend
getaways.
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If hiking or biking is more your
style, come to Possum Kingdom to
experience the rolling hills that can
be used by just about anything with
legs or wheels, from casual strollers
to serious hikers.
Multiple trails offer beautiful scen-
ery that offer breath-taking views of
the lake. Locals and visitors enjoy
the newly completed hike and bike
trail that includes more than 280 bird
species for nature watchers. Three
major hike and bike trails are free
to the public and are offered year-
round.
Fishing is also spectacular in the
fall. A favorite spot for all levels of
fishermen, Possum Kingdom Lake
holds nearly 18,000 surface acres of
water, with 310 miles of shoreline
Possum Kingdom, located less than
50 miles from Parker County, is in the
foothills of the Palo Pinto Mountains.
It’s also known as, “The Great Lake
of Texas,” and is an 18,000-acre
picturesque lake surrounded by cliffs
and hillsides.
Possum Kingdom has a wide
variety of summer activities includ-
ing boating, diving, swimming, and
fishing.
But Possum Kingdom is more than
the go-to place for your water sports.
Activities abound that can be enjoyed
in the summer as well as in fall,
because of the beautiful Texas fall
weather. The fall season in Possum
Kingdom is a perfect time to take
advantage of beautiful hiking trails,
perfect canoeing water to canoe and
fish out of. Your family will love the
Possum Kingdom experience.
We all know that people love to
boat on the lake during the summer.
When you boat in the fall, though,
there is nothing better than the crisp
fall air blowing in your hair and the
calm, serene surface of the water as
you cruise the lake. Possum Kingdom
is the place to be for all your water
activities.
“We want everyone to know
that even though PK is a great place
to spend during the summer, it is a
remarkably beautiful place in the
fall,” said Gayla Chamber, Director
of the Possum Kingdom Chamber of
Commerce. “Any beautiful fall after-
noon, visitors can boat and camp
without the crowds that the summer
brings.”
Starting with the world-famous
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
on September 3, or their Possum
Fest BBQ and Chili Cook-off in early
October, plan to canoe the Brazos
River, just below the Morris Sheppard
Dam. Named by the Spanish, “Brazos
de Dios”, meaning Arms of God, this
river gives canoeing enthusiasts the
choice of tributaries to explore during
their trip. The calm and peaceful
waters, along with the beautiful fall
colors give any outdoor enthusiast
the perfect nature experience.
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