Boat rentals near Abilene for visitors
The Cliffs Marina is your lakeside marina for easy, high-quality, and convenient boat rentals near Abilene, Texas
The Cliffs Marina is your Possum Kingdom Lake destination for high-quality and convenient boat rentals. The North Texas canyon country marina provides reputable boating services to visitors such as well-maintained boat and watercraft rentals and secure boat storage.
So, whether you’re looking to fish for bass by Possum Kingdom State Park, zip around on a Sea-doo near Hell’s Gate, Possum Kingdom Lake, or store your precious vessel for the season, The Cliffs Marina offers ample opportunity for boaters to accomplish their lake goals.
Book a boat rental near Abilene, TX
Regardless if you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner boater from Abilene, there are plenty of boat and watercraft rental options at the marina available to fit your needs. From safe and clean Berkshire tritoons and pontoons to the popular Sea-Doo jet skis, booking your rental at The Cliffs Marina is easier than ever.
The combination of unparalleled customer service, a lakeside location, and top-knotch ship store and boat rental inventory sets visitors up to have good clean (and safe) fun on one of the best lakes around Abilene.
Driving directions: Abilene → The Cliffs Marina, Possum Kingdom Lake
Total distance ≈ 114 mi • Typical drive ≈ 1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 10 min, depending on stops and traffic.
- Head east from Abilene on I-20 E
Stay on I-20 toward Fort Worth for roughly 70 mi. - Exit 361 • TX-16 N → Strawn / Possum Kingdom Lake
Leave the interstate and turn left (north). Follow TX-16 N through Strawn; remain on it for about 25 mi. - Right onto The Cliffs Dr (gated resort entrance)
After TX-16 crosses US-180, continue one more mile. Watch for “The Cliffs Resort” sign on the right. Stop at the guardhouse and mention you are going to the marina. - Follow The Cliffs Dr downhill to the water (≈ 2 mi)
Keep left at forks marked “Marina.” The road ends at the parking lot for The Cliffs Marina, 1070 Cliffs Dr, Graford, TX 76449. Welcome aboard!
Quick tips
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Fuel & food: Eastland (I-20 Exit 340) and Strawn both have services before you head north on TX-16.
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Cell service: Coverage can drop north of Strawn—download an offline map just in case.
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Gate check-in: Have your driver’s license ready; most days the process takes less than two minutes.
Safe travels and enjoy Possum Kingdom Lake!
Enjoy the excellent fishing near Abilene
Fortunately, The Cliffs Marina is located right on the fully-stocked Possum Kingdom Lake. Anglers and boaters drop their fishing line into the Brazos River reservoir hoping for the ultimate catch, with good chances too. Potentially biting at the end of their line are various fish species like the sought-after largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, crappie, and channel, blue, and flathead catfish.
Fishing spots like Costello Island, Hell’s Gate and Devil’s Island, and the man-made enhanced habitats attract visitors from all over the Abilene area to try their luck on the water — though reaching these locations can be a challenge in itself.
So, what’s the easiest way to get to these optimal fishing spots? With a Cliffs Marina boat rental, of course!
Why Abilene locals visit The Cliffs Marina
The Cliffs Marina offers seamless access to all the Possum Kingdom joys visitors look for, which is why Abilene visitors make the marina their starting point on any lake adventure.
For Abilene-area residents, Possum Kingdom Lake is the best place to celebrate the Fourth of July. Families and friends plan ahead and book boat rentals for the national holiday so they can make their way over to Hell’s Gate to watch the famous annual fireworks show.
Abilene locals also start their lake adventure at the marina as they begin their camping or fishing trip at Possum Kingdom State Park. From 100 bookable campgrounds, to updated campsites with electricity to primitive walk-in sites, and to a merchandise store, this state park has everything.
As you plan your visit, reach out to The Cliffs Marina supportive team for all your boat rental questions or needs.
Contact us
Reach out to our attentive and approachable staff regarding any question about Possum Kingdom Lake boat rentals, boat storage, or operation hours.
Note:
- Charges by the quarter-hour for overtime.
- July 4th: Half or full-day rentals only.
- Weekdays: 2-hour minimum, flexible arrangements.
Reservations: Secure your boat rental with a major credit card, in person or by calling our Ship Store during business hours. Your lake adventure at The Cliffs Marina awaits!
For after-hour parking arrangements, please call Dan.