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Grayson Baptist Association
Lake Property on Lake Texoma
North of Pottsboro on State Hwy. 120


Mission Statement

To provide a private recreation area where Christian principles are honored for Grayson Baptist Association Churches, other Christian and/or non-profit groups.

Important:  We operate the Grayson Recreation Area on a COST basis.  All fees reflect cost only.  There is NO profit in our fee structure.
 

Dorm  ||  Cabins  ||  Policies  ||  Fees  ||  Contact

Dorm

4 Bedrooms (two on each side) - 
     Sleeps a total of 28
3 Bedrooms have 4 bunk beds
1 has 4 twin beds

Kitchen and meeting room in the middle
Kitchen is equipped with appliances, but no cooking utensils

The Cabins are named "Faith" and "Hope"

Purpose:  The Cabins were built primarily for Ministers and they will be given priority in scheduling.  This includes any Southern Baptist minister, active or retired. Grayson Baptist Association desires to make these cabins available to our GBA Church Members as much as possible.  They were built with Kingdom money and by Kingdom volunteers and we want to be good stewards of what the Lord has given!

Minister's Rates:

  • In crisis situations, no charge
  • Other ministerial uses, $16.00 per night

Non-Ministerial Rates:

  • $36 per night

How are the cabins furnished?

Twin beds, futon couch, refrigerator, microwave, electric skillet, dishes, silverware, and coffee maker, table/chairs and an easy chair.

What Will I need to Bring?

Twin sheets, pillow cases and towels

What are Check-in and Check-out times?

All users may check in at noon and be out by noon

How do I make reservations?

Call the Grayson Baptist Association Office, (903) 868-9361, weekdays 8:30-4:30 p.m.

Policies

1. Facilities MUST be scheduled through the Association office. Reservations cannot be made more than 90 days in advance.  All reservations will require a 50% non-refundable deposit for confirmation.

2. The pavilion may be scheduled by any group of ten or more, but groups from Grayson Association churches will be given preference up to thirty (30) days prior to any date.  This means that up to thirty (30) days before a date, a church group may "bump" or be given precedence over an individual family group.

3. NO OFF-ROAD VEHICLES ALLOWED.  PLEASE NOTE:  The operation of any vehicle off authorized roadways is prohibited.  This includes unlicensed as well as licensed vehicles and drivers (golf carts, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, etc.).  The person responsible for reserving the recreation area through the association office must see that these rules are observed.  The Army Corps of Engineers of Lake Texoma have requested that local and state authorities assist in enforcing these laws regarding public roads in our lease area.

4. Swim at your own risk.  No lifeguards provided.

5. No alcoholic beverages allowed on premises.

6. Speed limit 5 MPH inside camp ground.

7. No cutting of trees (dead or alive).  Build fires in fire rings only.

8. No firearms or fireworks allowed on camp grounds.

9. Pets MUST be on a leash.

10. When leaving, please insure:

  • All faucets are off.
  • Trash is placed in dumpster.
  • Building is locked.
  • Gate is locked.

11. Mission Service Corp Volunteer has authority to enforce these regulations.

Download the Lake Property Policies

Fees

$10.00 fee on lost or unreturned key.

Day Use - $3/person/day
(Children under 5 are free)

Overnight:

  • Tent camping (no hookups) - $8/tent/day & night
  • Tent camping (with hookups) - $11/tent/day & night
  • Trailer hookups - $17/day & night

Pavilion:

  • GBA church groups - $31/day for first 50 people & $2 for each additional person
  • Non-GBA churches & Non-church groups - $31/day + $3 per person

Dormitory:

  • GBA churches (overnight) - $8.50 per person, minimum $170
  • GBA churches (day use) - $4.75 per person, minimum $57
  • Other groups - $13 per person, minimum $260

Contact

Report any problems related to Camp Facilities to Victor Bishop, GBA Retreat Manager at (903) 786-1309.

Or, Grayson Baptist Association Office at (903) 868-9361.

Properties Team Chairman - Steve Kretzer  - (903) 465-1686 or (903) 624-9084
GBA Retreat Manager - Victor Bishop  - (903) 786-1309

Emergency Numbers:

  • 911 Address - 29023 Preston Bend Rd.
  • Fire and Ambulance - (903) 786-9595
  • Sheriff's Department - (903) 813-4408

Nearest public telephone is at Preston Fishing Camp.  Go south approximately 1/2 mile from the entrance gate and turn left at the Preston Resort Area sign. 

Grayson Baptist Association
2515 Loy Lake Rd.
Sherman,  TX  75090

 
(mailing address)
P.O. Box 1806, Sherman, TX  75091

(903) 868-9361
(903) 893-3630 (fax)
www.graysonbaptist.com

 

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