Elm Point Campground

Biking

All trails at Eisenhower State Park allow for biking unless otherwise indicated. One fun option is Ike's Hike and Bike trail—a 3.2-mile ride that's mostly easy-to-moderate. Be aware that the trail gets fairly rugged and daunting between markers three and four on the trail map, so use caution on that section.

Boating

Rent a pontoon boat from the privately operated Eisenhower Yacht Club, located in Eisenhower State Park. You can contact them for more information on boat rentals and other marina services. The park recommends you have your boat ready to launch before arriving at the boat ramp.

Fishing

Sink your fishing line in the water at Eisenhower State Park's Lake Texoma, where you're likely to find largemouth bass, striped bass, spotted bass, smallmouth bass, blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, crappie, and white bass. The lake has minimal vegetation in the water, but there are rocks, submerged stump beds, sandy flats, and rocky bluffs where fish tend to hide out. You'll need either a Texas fishing license or a Lake Texoma fishing license to fish here.

Hiking

Hike along scenic lakeside trails at Eisenhower State Park. At 3.2 miles long, Ike's Hike and Bike Trail is a fun option that's not too difficult. The Armadillo Hill Trail is a great option if you're looking for something short and easy. You'll see a variety of plants and wildlife on this route that travels through lakeshore, woodland, and prairie ecosystems. Check out the Chinquapin Ridge ATV Trail if you want a predominantly wooded hike, but beware of ATVs.

Paddling

Bring your own kayak or rent one from the Eisenhower Yacht Club and set out on a guided shoreline kayaking tour of Lake Texoma. This tour lasts about an hour and a half and is for kayakers ages ten and up. Call the park office or email the park ranger to reserve a spot. You can also skip the guided tour and launch your canoe or kayak at the park's boat ramp to set out on your own. In addition to kayaks, canoes and paddleboards are also available to rent at Eisenhower Yacht club.

Off-roading (OHV)

OHV fanatics can have fun on the 3.3 mile Chinquapin Ridge ATV Trail at Eisenhower State Park. If you don’t already have a Texas OHV Decal, be sure to purchase one at the ranger’s station before hitting the trail.

Climbing

Practice your climbing skills on a number of routes at Eisenhower State Park. Expect mostly bouldering on a mix of limestone and sandstone. The rock breaks easily here, so you'll need to use caution and check your routes. Bring a large crash pad, as the landings here are rocky and uneven.

Swimming

Don't miss going for a swim at Eisenhower State Park's beautiful swimming area. You'll need to hike down to the water, but once there you'll find a quiet cove-like beach surrounded by tall cliffs. This is a great place to spend the day with family and friends. This swimming area can be found at the park’s northern section, near Elm Point Camping Area.

Wildlife watching

From March through November beautiful wildflowers create a vibrant display of color at Eisenhower State Park. Roadside signs in certain areas can help you identify different flower varieties. In terms of trees, you'll probably see oak, cedar, elm, dogwood, ash, cottonwood, locust and many other varieties. Mammals are also common here, including coyotes, bats, armadillos, beavers, deer, foxes, minks, nutria, opossums, rabbits, raccoons, and squirrels. You also may see bald eagles, pelicans, and loons, and a number of types of fish in the lake.