Lake Kemp

Public Access Facilities

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Seven boat ramps can be reached from three toll gates around the lake. Gate entrance fees are $15 per person for a 3-day pass or $500 for an annual pass. Most ramps are not functional when the lake is three feet or more below normal elevation. The ramp at Moonshine gate is the best, usable at lower levels than the other ramps. All lake roads are unpaved, and no camping facilities are available. For more details, choose a point on the map or a name in the chart below.

A: Flippen Creek Gate
B: Moonshine Gate
C: Pony Creek Gate

Flippen Creek Gate

• Located on US 283 about 25 miles south of Vernon or 8 miles north of US 277
• Ramp will accommodate all boat types at normal pool level
• Entry free required
• Open all year, but may not be serviceable in summer months. Call (940) 357-2264 to check current conditions
• Gate operated by Waggoner Ranch

Moonshine Gate

• Located on US 283 about 28 miles south of Vernon or 5 miles north of US 277
• Ramp will accommodate all boat types
• Entry fee required
• Open all year, but may not be serviceable in summer months. Call (940) 357-2346 to check current conditions
• Gate operated by Waggoner Ranch

Pony Creek Gate

• Located on FM 2585 off US 277 about 60 miles west of Wichita Falls
• Ramp will accommodate shallow-draft boats
• Entry fee required
• Open all year, but may not be serviceable in summer months. To check current conditions, call (940) 357-2456.
• Gate operated by Waggoner Ranch