Possum Kingdom
Lake Texas
News
History of pk fireworks at hell’s gate
The first time I saw fireworks exploding over Possum Kingdom Lake was July 4, 1960 while a Boy Scout at Camp Constantin located on Johnson Bend across the lake from
Full House at PKLA Annual Meeting
The PK Chamber center was packed with Possum Kingdom Lake Association (PKLA) members, visitors and guest speakers at the 2023 annual meeting. PKLA board member Mike Carter, served as moderator
Possum’s Revenge Trail Run
Blaze Trails Possum’s Revenge challenge on the PK Hike & Bike rail was held on Saturday, May, 2023 hosting six different events: 69mi., 52mi., 56mi., 17mi., 8mi., and 4mi. runs.
Get Ready for PK Spring Break
Everybody is ready to get away and have some fun. Most schools and universities in Texas have set this year’s spring break on the second week of March (13-17). PK
First PK Mardi Gras Was Escape from Cabin Fever
Kevin D. VanDuser PK Chamber members Brenda Martin and Janet McCracken at the monthly meeting reported on the annual chamber banquet to be held at the Lion’s Club building (now
Historical Collection of Possum Kingdom on Display at PKRE Welcome Center
Kevin VanDuser has been collecting documents, photos, and stories about PK since he was an 11 a year old Boy Scout at Camp Constantin. He is now an official senior
BRA Board Considers Relinquishing Law Enforcement Duties to County
Kevin D. VanDuser The board of Directors of the Brazos River Authority was presented an option at the January 30 meeting for an interlocal agreement with Palo Pinto County to
Smoky Skies Over PK State Park Between Jan-March
Kevin D. VanDuser If all conditions are right a planned prescribed burn will be conducted between January-March 2023 at Possum Kingdom State Park. People in the area should prepare for
Cedar Fever- Neither Cedar or Fever
Ah Choo! The hills and valleys at Possum Kingdom are alive with cedar pollen. The hazy air is full of concentrated pollen from Ashe Juniper trees. European settlers were accustomed
New Year Intentions, Not Resolutions for Folks at PK Lake
Let’s face it. New Year’s resolutions last about as long as a hot pizza out of the oven. It is, however, a good thing to think about and make a list where some items can turn from an intention to a resolution. Listed below are few of my good intentions that relate to living at the lake:
2023 First Day Hikes at Possum Kingdom
Caty Campbell with Possum Kingdom State Park reported that 11 people joined the tradition of taking a hike in the park on the first day of the new year. Eleven people mainly from the Metroplex, one from Big Spring, and Cathy’s daughter Raven hiked the Lakeview and Longhorn Trails for a total of 2.2 miles.
The Night Before Christmas at Possum Kingdom Lake, That Is
The Night Before Christmas also known as Twas the Night Before Christmas and A Visit From Saint Nicholas was written by Clement Clarke Moore supposedly on Christmas Eve of 1822. He never planned to have it
Events
lake conditions
Water Temperature: High 50s, Low 60s
Water Clarity
North: Murky/Stained
Midlake: Good
South: Clear
Water Level: -6+ Foot
Boat Traffic
Not many out this time of year
Burn Ban: In Effect
These conditions are updated every Monday or if any major changes take place. Check out our latest Lake Report for more info
