Trails, Lake Views and Cozy Cabin Nights at Possum Kingdom Lake

November 3, 2026 · News & More

Some lake weekends are about the boat. Others are about getting out on a trail, looking at the water from up high and ending the day with pizza and a hot tub. That second kind is the idea behind our newest Reel. It visits Possum Kingdom State Park, the Morris Sheppard Dam, Pie House and Rocker B Ranch, and every stop leads back to The Retreat, our six Possum Kingdom Lake cabins at 1782 FM 2951 in Graford, Texas. Here’s how to plan a trails-and-cabin-nights weekend of your own.

Possum Kingdom cabin rentals across the street from the lake

The Reel opens with an aerial shot of our neighborhood and the lake beyond it. The Retreat sits on FM 2951, across the street from a Brazos River Authority boat ramp, with Sandy Beach, a public swim beach, about a mile east. Each cabin is a whole house to yourselves, with a full kitchen, a grill, a washer and dryer, Wi-Fi and parking for two vehicles. Guests share the community pool (open 8 AM to 10 PM), walking trails and a pavilion with picnic tables.

Hike the trails at Possum Kingdom State Park

The first stop is Possum Kingdom State Park, on the west shore of the lake. The Reel’s shot is from the park’s lakefront, and that’s the payoff of a morning on its trails: clear water, rocky shoreline and wide-open views across the lake. The park also has swimming, fishing, a boat launch and campsites.

Our cabins are on the east side of the lake, so plan on about an hour’s drive each way around the water. Entry is $4 per person per day for ages 13 and older, and kids 12 and under get in free. The park often fills up, so reserve your day pass ahead with Texas Parks and Wildlife. It’s open year-round, but it closes for hunts December 4 to 7 and December 11 to 14, 2026. Our Possum Kingdom State Park guide has directions, fees and tips.

Beneath The Stars: a quiet bedroom after a long hike

Back at the cabins, the Reel looks into a bedroom at Beneath The Stars. It has two bedrooms with three beds (a king and two doubles), one and a half baths and sleeps 6. Tired legs will appreciate the private hot tub on the porch, which looks out toward the lake, and on cool nights there’s an indoor fireplace and a fire pit. It also has a pack ‘n play for little hikers.

See the Morris Sheppard Dam

Next up is the Morris Sheppard Dam, the dam on the Brazos River that formed Possum Kingdom Lake. Finished in 1941 and named for longtime Texas senator Morris Sheppard, it holds back roughly 17,000 acres of water and some 310 miles of shoreline. It’s a good reminder of how big this lake really is, and it makes a fun stop for anyone who likes a bit of history with their scenery.

If you’d rather see the lake from the water, our boat rentals and swimming guide lists the marinas that rent boats, and Hell’s Gate is about five minutes by boat from the ramp across the street. Read more in our Hell’s Gate guide.

Lake Escape: grill out on the patio

The Reel stops on the patio at Lake Escape. It sleeps 6 in two first-floor bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with two double beds. The covered back patio has a gas grill, so dinner can be as simple as burgers outside while the sun goes down. Lake Escape also has a private hot tub, an indoor fireplace, a fire pit and a pack ‘n play.

Pizza to go from Pie House for cabin night

Not in the mood to cook? The Reel’s dinner plan is pizza to go from @piehousepk. Pie House is the sister spot to Hemmingway’s on Scenic Point Road, serving pizza, sandwiches, beer and wine for dine-in or to-go, and boaters can pick up at Hemmingway’s slips. Check with Pie House for current hours before you head out.

Bring the boxes back to All Decked Out, whose kitchen and dining area show up next in the Reel. It sleeps 8 in three bedrooms with two full baths, all on one level with step-free entry, plus a large covered deck with a gas grill. That’s the easy part of Possum Kingdom lodging at The Retreat: a real table for the whole group. For more places to eat, see things to do in Graford and Possum Kingdom Lake.

A hot tub after the hike

The Reel’s covered patio tub is the best way we know to end a trail day. Three of our six cabins have a private hot tub that’s open year-round: Lake Escape, Beneath The Stars and Bearpaw. Bearpaw sleeps 8, with its hot tub on the porch and a large upper deck. If a soak is a must, book one of those three, and compare them on our Possum Kingdom Lake cabins with hot tubs page.

Marina Vista: room for the whole crew

Marina Vista gets its moment on its covered patio. It sleeps 8 in three bedrooms with two full baths, is single-story with step-free entry and has a covered deck with Adirondack chairs. It has no hot tub or fireplace. Together the six cabins sleep up to 44, which makes The Retreat an easy pick among Possum Kingdom Lake rentals for reunions and team weekends. See our group cabin rentals page for ideas.

Lodging near Rocker B Ranch, 10 minutes away

The Reel’s last stop is @rockerbranchtx, and our cabins are just 10 minutes from the ranch. Rocker B Ranch has baseball and softball fields and a covered arena with batting cages, so tournament weekends bring a lot of families to the area. If your team is playing there, a cabin beats a hotel room: cook breakfast before the first game, grill after the last one, and let the kids burn off energy on the trails or in the pool.

The Reel ends in the bunk room at Lake Sippin, labeled lodging near Rocker B. Lake Sippin sleeps 8: the king master is upstairs, and each of the two first-floor bedrooms has a queen with a single bunk. It has no hot tub. Because all six cabins share one complex, several team families can book Rocker B Ranch lodging side by side. Our Rocker B Ranch guide covers the drive and planning tips. Pick a cabin: Lake Escape · Beneath The Stars · Bearpaw · All Decked Out · Marina Vista · Lake Sippin.

Good to know before you book

• Check-in is self-serve with a smart lock after 4 PM, and checkout is before 10 AM.
• No pets, but service animals are welcome.
• No parties or events. Quiet hours run from 11 PM to 7 AM.
• Fireworks aren’t allowed at the cabins, and please don’t clean fish at the cabins.
• No smoking or vaping inside, and the person booking must be 25 or older.

Looking for more weekend ideas? Our last post, Lake Days, Patio Dinners and Starry Nights, covers a day on the water.

Come stay with us

Ready to book? Whether you’re here for the trails or for a tournament at Rocker B Ranch, 10 minutes down the road, we’d love for your stay to be at The Retreat. Of all the vacation rentals Possum Kingdom Lake has, ours put you across the street from the water, and each cabin feels like your own Possum Kingdom lake house rental. Our guests rate every cabin 5.0, and booking direct is the easiest way to lock in your dates. Questions first? Call us at (940) 445-2122. We post a new Reel every couple of days, and each one gets a write-up here on News & More.

Reel credits: Pie House photo: @piehousepk. Rocker B Ranch photo: @rockerbranchtx. Possum Kingdom State Park photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Morris Sheppard Dam photo: Mark Quadling, Henley Quadling, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cabin photos: Possum Kingdom Cabins. Hot tub photo: Idin. Music: “Happy Loop” by wipics (CC0 1.0).