Bonham State Park — Attraction in Bonham

SUM IT UP: not a lake ITS A SWAMP, entitled property manager, harassed the few hours I was here out of my 2 days booked, cannot swim, it stinks real bad, and unable to shower in A.M because they were trying to conserve water.

Reserved two nights to camp When we got here 4:30pm, we approached office asked if we could switch our reservation to another camp site to be closer to our other family member. They said it was fine.

At 9:55pm we were out fishing across the lake. Husband was told the way he parked was not ok, park manager said “if I was in uniform right now I’d fine you a $500 ticket” (was a state park police/property manager) Very uncalled for, just entitlement and belittlement. Stated curfew time was 10, told my kids to use inside voices (across the lake, not 10pm yet nor was there anyone around) Again, uncalled for, we know the rules.

Next morning 7am approached us, stated that camp site we were in was reserved for that night & the ppl had been here all morning waiting already. (we knew would be a possibility, we had planned on moving already) told him we were already packing. We moved our things by 9am.

Again, 10:30am another person comes around, says we need to check in at the office. I’m like I’ve talked to this property manager multiple times already. Now their asking me to leave my kids, or drag em to the office, no.

At which point entitled property manager approached us AGAIN, says he needs us in the office NOW.

We paid for 2 nights, 1 person. OKAY. Take the credit off my second night that I won’t be staying due to the harassment!

You know I’m loaded I’m not even using the camp site anymore. What more do you want.

There are ppl camping all over, yet we are the only targeted ones. He says there are rules you must follow. YES THERE ARE, which should be addressed when they are broken. DO NOT APPROACH MY FAMILY AND TALK TO MY KIDS TELLING THEM TO USE INSIDE VOICES IF WE HAVEN’T BROKEN RULES & IT IS...

Awesome park, quiet and small campground that is much different from a traditional Texas State Park. Love the intimacy of just a few neighbors and a mini-park atmosphere.

Camping sites 1&2 are full hookups, and closest to the park HQ. Sites 3-6 back up to the playground/volleyball court. 7&8 are the best for waterfront views and back right up to the lake. 9-12 back up to the woods and have a bit more privacy, though 9 is a bit cramped between 8 & 10. 12 is not suitable for big campers - limited ability to maneuver for parking. We stayed in 13, which is a HUGE site, sitting atop a small hill. Big grassy area out front and it’s essentially a pull-thru site. 14 is on the opposite side of the road from 4 and also offers good privacy. I uploaded photos of every campsite so check those out too for details.

The remainder of the sites are tent only. They’re all well shaded on a small loop. A couple small trails connect site 13 and the tent loop. A single dump station sits between the tent loop and the main road.

Bathrooms are nice and clean, camp HQ is closed to visitors inside but has a walk-up window to transact your business, including kayak (1 or 2 seaters), canoe, or paddle boat (up to 4 seats) rentals. The pavilion is also very nice with adequate seating, a basketball hoop, and nearby swing set with sand base. There’s a ton of trails, a nice-sized fishing dock (plus the paddle boat dock that’s no fishing), and several benches surrounding the lake in various spots.

Firewood is available off-site (down the road, currently an honor-box at $5 per bundle). Bonham is nearby for ice/supplies.

Come enjoy this little peace of heaven, you...

The park is beautiful. I first came here about a month ago to do some fishing, but had a problem with my boat. Disappointed, I bought a couple of their patches to put in my rig and went home. Later that day I realized I had left on my fishing gear. They held it for a week until I could pick it up the next saturday. Very nice!I Today I was finally able to return to do some fishing. On my way in the Ranger's golf cart was facing me on the one way bridge. I backed off to let him go by. He stopped before he passed me to give me some snarky comment about it being a one way bridge. I guess just in case he hadn't belittled me enoug, he also reminded me the speed limit was 15, and said I was going too fast.ill admit I might have been doing about 20. Then I got to the parking lot where I saw another ranger coming out of the headquarters. I should have known this was going to be an equally rude encounter when I saw that she was wearing a mask. She asked if I was just coming in for the day. I said I was. Then she told me they were at capacity. I responded I was just gonna put my boat on the lake and throw in a line. She repeated that they were at capacity and ask me why I passed the sign that said so at the entrance. Well that put me at my capacity. I told her that they were real friendly here, and said I would never return. I'm a country boy who spent many years working in the service industries. I feel like they probably spent many years working as tasters at the bitter beer factory. They need to learn better ways to deliver messages. I wish I had done this review after my first visit. You're only as good as your...