East Bluff Campground

Open — Open year-round. Currently Lake McClellan is dry due to seasonal drought conditions. No potable water available on-site; bring your own water supply.

About

East Bluff Campground is located at Lake McClellan within the 1,449-acre McClellan Creek National Grassland in the Texas Panhandle near Pampa. The campground provides 12 camping units in a bottomland setting surrounded by rough rangeland terrain, with brushy draws containing cottonwood, hackberry, and elm trees extending from the uplands. The campground offers basic amenities including picnic tables at each site and restrooms. Electric hookups are available for an additional fee. However, potable water is not available on-site, so campers must bring their own drinking water. The facility operates on a first-come, first-served basis with payment via cash or check at the on-site pay station. Lake McClellan is prone to drought conditions and low water levels throughout the year, having gone completely dry several times since 2000. Currently, the lake is dry. Visitors should contact the Black Kettle Ranger District for current lake conditions before planning water-based activities. The campground remains open year-round at an elevation of 2,100 feet.

Directions

From Alanreed, TX, take I-40 west 6.5 miles to Exit 128. Turn right onto Farm Road 2477 and proceed 2.3 miles to the first campground section (tent-only) or 3.1 miles to the second section (combined sites).

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