Lake Cabin Getaway from DFW: About 2 Hours from Dallas, 90 Minutes from Fort Worth

Drive times, a 2-night plan and six cabins across from the lake

Possum Kingdom Lake is one of the easiest lake weekends you can take from Dallas-Fort Worth. Our six Possum Kingdom Lake cabins sit at 1782 FM 2951 in Graford, across the road from the water, about 1 hour 35 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and about 2 hours 10 minutes from downtown Dallas. You get clear water, limestone cliffs, a community pool and a whole cabin to yourselves, without a flight or a full day in the car.

Each cabin is a whole house with a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, Wi-Fi and a grill. Check-in is self-serve with a smart lock after 4 PM, so you can leave after work on Friday and still be on the porch by dark.

Drive times from Dallas-Fort Worth

These are typical drive times to the cabins with no traffic or stops. Friday afternoon traffic leaving the Metroplex can add a lot, so plan for it.

  • Weatherford: about 47 miles, about 1 hour
  • Fort Worth (downtown): about 80 miles, about 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Arlington: about 93 miles, about 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Dallas (downtown): about 110 miles, about 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Frisco: about 126 miles, about 2 hours 25 minutes

From most of DFW the route runs west on I-20 to Weatherford, then US-180 to Mineral Wells and north on TX-337 toward Graford and the lake.

A sample 2-night Possum Kingdom weekend

Friday: drive out and settle in

  • Leave DFW after lunch or after work. Check-in starts at 4 PM.
  • Stop at The Trading Post, a full grocery store about a mile from the cabins, for breakfast food, snacks and ice.
  • Dinner close by: Hemmingway’s Craft House (about 7 minutes) for burgers and craft beer, or PK Ice House (about 4 miles) for tacos and Texas fare.
  • Back at the cabin, swim in the community pool (open until 10 PM) or soak in your private hot tub if you booked one of our three hot tub cabins.

Saturday: trails in the morning, Hell’s Gate in the afternoon

  • Hike. Possum Kingdom State Park is on the west side of the lake, about an hour’s drive around the lake from the cabins. Its trails are short: the Lakeview Trail is 1.4 miles, and the Longhorn Trail is 0.4 mile and ends at an overlook. Entry is $4 per adult, kids 12 and under get in free, and the park often fills up on busy weekends, so reserve a day pass ahead. For something closer, the free Possum Kingdom Hike & Bike Trail has 16 miles of trails and 19 lookouts on the lake’s central peninsula.
  • Lunch. 2 Old Crows (about 1.3 miles) serves Cajun and homestyle lunches Tuesday through Saturday.
  • Hell’s Gate by boat. Hell’s Gate, the narrow passage between Devil’s Island and the mainland with cliffs about 90 feet high, can only be seen from the water. It’s about 5 minutes by boat from the cabins. Bring your own boat and launch at the public boat ramp across the street, or rent a pontoon from Bonita Shores Marina next door. The Brazos River Authority doesn’t allow jumping from 20 feet or higher, and boats must go slow and no-wake within 100 feet of shore, docks and swimmers. More in our boat rentals and swimming guide.
  • Dinner. Pie House, next to Hemmingway’s, serves pizza, sandwiches, beer and wine. Boaters can order on the Pie House app and pick up at Hemmingway’s courtesy boat slips.

Sunday: slow morning and the drive home

  • Coffee on the deck, then pack up for the 10 AM checkout.
  • Spend the late morning at Sandy Beach, a public swim beach about a mile east, or stop in Mineral Wells on the way home for the Famous Mineral Water Company and the historic Crazy Water Hotel.

Restaurant hours at the lake change with the season, so check each restaurant’s website or social media before you go. Our things to do near Possum Kingdom Lake guide has more places to eat and explore.

Lodging near Rocker B Ranch for baseball families

Playing a tournament weekend? Rocker B Ranch is 10 minutes from the cabins, so swap Saturday’s plans for games and keep the lake for the off hours. Every cabin has a washer and dryer for uniforms, and the six cabins share one complex, so the whole team can stay together. See our Rocker B Ranch lodging guide for gate fees, tips and which cabin fits your family.

Our six Possum Kingdom cabin rentals

All six of our Possum Kingdom Lake rentals are at the same address, across the road from the water, and every guest can use the community pool (8 AM to 10 PM), hiking trails, a pavilion with picnic tables and boat parking. Together they sleep up to 44 guests.

Lake Escape Cabin: sleeps 6, best for couples and young families

Two bedrooms, both on the first floor (a king and a room with two double beds), and one bath. It has a private hot tub, an indoor fireplace, a fire pit and a gas grill, plus a pack ’n play for little ones. With both bedrooms downstairs, it also works for grandparents.

Beneath The Stars: sleeps 6, best for couples and small families

A two-story cabin with both bedrooms upstairs (a king and two double beds) and one and a half baths. The hot tub on the porch has a view of the lake, and there’s an indoor fireplace, a fire pit, a gas grill and a pack ’n play.

Bearpaw Cabin: sleeps 8, best for families with kids

Two bedrooms, five beds and one bath, with step-free entry. Bearpaw has a private hot tub on the porch with views toward the lake, an indoor fireplace, a fire pit and a large upper deck with lake views.

All Decked Out: sleeps 8, best for two couples or multi-generation families

Three bedrooms (two kings and one room with two double beds) and two full baths, all on one level with step-free entry. The large covered deck has Adirondack chairs and a gas grill close at hand. There’s no hot tub or fireplace.

Marina Vista: sleeps 8, best for two couples or a trip with grandparents

A single-story cabin with step-free entry, two king bedrooms, a third room with two double beds and two full baths. Outside there’s a covered deck with Adirondack chairs and a covered patio with a gas grill. There’s no hot tub or fireplace.

Lake Sippin: sleeps 8, best for families with kids

Three bedrooms over two stories: a king master upstairs, and two first-floor bedrooms that each have a queen with a single bunk. Two baths, an upper balcony, a patio and a charcoal grill. There’s no hot tub or fireplace.

Bringing more than one family? Book two or three cabins side by side. See our group and family cabin rentals and cabins with hot tubs pages.

Good to know before you book

  • Check-in after 4 PM with a smart lock, checkout by 10 AM.
  • The person booking must be 25 or older.
  • No pets (service animals are welcome), no smoking or vaping, and no parties or events. Quiet hours are 11 PM to 7 AM.
  • The lake and boat ramps are across the street, and there’s boat parking at the cabins.

Book your Possum Kingdom Lake getaway

Pick a cabin and check your dates: Lake Escape Cabin · Beneath The Stars · Bearpaw Cabin · All Decked Out · Marina Vista · Lake Sippin. Each page has photos, amenities and a Check Availability button. Questions? Call us at 940-445-2122.

Frequently asked questions

Is Possum Kingdom a good weekend getaway from Dallas?

Yes. Possum Kingdom Lake is about 110 miles west of downtown Dallas, roughly 2 hours 10 minutes without traffic, so you can leave Friday afternoon and be at the lake by evening. A two-night weekend gives you time to swim, hike, take a boat to Hell’s Gate and eat at the lake’s restaurants.

How far is Possum Kingdom from Fort Worth?

Possum Kingdom Cabins, at 1782 FM 2951 in Graford, are about 80 miles from downtown Fort Worth, about 1 hour 35 minutes without traffic. From Weatherford it’s about 47 miles, roughly an hour.

Are there cabins on Possum Kingdom Lake?

Yes. Possum Kingdom Cabins has six private cabins at 1782 FM 2951, Graford, TX 76449, across the road from the lake, with a public boat ramp across the street. They sleep 6 to 8 guests each and up to 44 together. Possum Kingdom State Park also has cabins on the west side of the lake.

How far is Possum Kingdom from Arlington and Frisco?

From Arlington, the cabins are about 93 miles, roughly 1 hour 55 minutes without traffic. From Frisco, they’re about 126 miles, roughly 2 hours 25 minutes.

Which cabins have a private hot tub?

Lake Escape Cabin, Beneath The Stars and Bearpaw Cabin each have a private hot tub, open year-round, and an indoor fireplace. All Decked Out, Marina Vista and Lake Sippin don’t have a hot tub or fireplace.

How far is Hell’s Gate from the cabins?

Hell’s Gate is about 5 minutes by boat from the cabins. It can only be seen from the water. The nearest public boat ramp is across the street, and Bonita Shores Marina next door rents pontoons.

How far are the cabins from Rocker B Ranch?

Rocker B Ranch is 10 minutes from the cabins.

What are check-in and checkout times?

Check-in is after 4 PM with a smart lock, and checkout is by 10 AM.

Can I bring my dog?

No. The cabins are pet-free, but service animals are welcome.