Paw Paw Creek Road

Located in Grayson County on Lake Texoma, the Paw Paw Creek Road boat ramp provides access to one of the largest reservoirs in the United States and a major recreation destination. This access point is suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats up to approximately 20 feet, including deep-keeled sailboats. The facility is part of the Walnut Creek Resort recreation area.

Lake Texoma offers a stark contrast to the Red River itself—the reservoir creates a calm-water paddling environment ideal for recreational kayaking and canoeing. For those interested in exploring downstream, note that the Red River is a major waterway (Stream Order 9, comparable to the Mississippi or Missouri) with significant flow averaging over 68,000 cubic feet per second and moderate gradient of 1.6 feet per mile. The Big Mineral Camp is located nearby for overnight accommodations, and paddlers should be aware of the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in the area, an important habitat for migratory birds and wildlife. This location provides a convenient jumping-off point for both reservoir recreation and access to the broader Red River system.

This recreation area is part of Lake Texoma