Cardinal Cove

Cardinal Cove (also known as Paradise Cove Resort) is a boat ramp access point on Lake Texoma in Marshall County, Oklahoma. This location provides convenient access to the massive 927-mile Red River system and the twelfth-largest lake in the United States by capacity. The facility is part of the Lake Texoma recreation area managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and offers a paved boat ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorized vessels.

The Red River at this location represents a major waterway system with an average flow of approximately 68,000 cubic feet per second and relatively gentle gradients (1.6 ft/mile average). Paddlers should be prepared for a substantial river with moderate current and be aware that this is a major river system requiring appropriate experience and safety precautions. Nearby amenities include Big Mineral Camp (within 10 miles) for those seeking overnight accommodations, and the area provides access to scenic paddling opportunities within the Lake Texoma system and the broader Red River drainage.

For specific information about ramp conditions, amenities, fees, and hours of operation, contact the Lake Texoma U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office or visit Recreation.gov.

This recreation area is part of Lake Texoma