Family Staycation at Possum Kingdom Lake
Pool days, beach time and Rocker B Ranch 10 minutes away
A family staycation doesn’t have to mean another weekend at home. Possum Kingdom Lake is about 1 hour 35 minutes from Fort Worth and about 2 hours 10 minutes from Dallas without traffic, and our vacation rentals on Possum Kingdom Lake give every family a whole cabin, a full kitchen and a community pool, right across the road from the water.
Family-friendly Possum Kingdom Lake rentals
- Lake Sippin: sleeps 8. Two first-floor bedrooms each have a queen with a single bunk, and the king master is upstairs.
- Bearpaw Cabin: sleeps 8 with five beds, plus a private hot tub, a fireplace and a large upper deck.
- Lake Escape Cabin and Beneath The Stars: sleep 6 each and are the two cabins with a pack ’n play for babies and toddlers. Both have a private hot tub and a fireplace.
- All Decked Out and Marina Vista: sleep 8 each, single-story with step-free entry, good when grandparents are coming along.
Every cabin has a washer and dryer, Wi-Fi, a TV and a grill. Bringing the whole family? The six cabins sleep up to 44 together. See our group and family cabin rentals page.
Things to do with kids at the lake
- Pool time. The community pool is open 8 AM to 10 PM, a short walk from every cabin.
- Sandy Beach. About a mile east, with a designated swimming area, a playground for ages 2 to 12 and covered picnic shelters with grills. Kids under 13 get in free.
- Short hikes. Walk part of the free Possum Kingdom Hike & Bike Trail to one of its 19 lookouts.
- Pier fishing. At Possum Kingdom State Park, about an hour’s drive around the lake, nobody needs a fishing license to fish from the pier (park entry applies; kids 12 and under get in free).
- Pizza night by boat. Order from Pie House and pick up at Hemmingway’s courtesy boat slips.
- Ball weekends. Rocker B Ranch is 10 minutes away. Our lodging near Rocker B Ranch guide covers tournament tips.
The lake and boat ramps are right across the street, so keep an eye on kids near the road and the water.
Plan your family staycation
Pick a cabin and check your dates: Lake Sippin · Bearpaw Cabin · Lake Escape Cabin · Beneath The Stars · All Decked Out · Marina Vista. For a full weekend plan, see our lake cabin getaway from DFW guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Possum Kingdom Lake a good family staycation from DFW?
Yes. The cabins are about 1 hour 35 minutes from Fort Worth and about 2 hours 10 minutes from Dallas without traffic. Families get a whole cabin with a full kitchen and washer and dryer, a community pool, and Sandy Beach about a mile away.
Which cabins have a crib or pack ’n play?
Lake Escape Cabin and Beneath The Stars each have a pack ’n play.
Which cabins have bunk beds?
Lake Sippin has two first-floor bedrooms, each with a queen bed and a single bunk.
When is the pool open?
The community pool is open from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Can we bring our dog?
No. The cabins are pet-free, but service animals are welcome.