Boat rentals near Arlington for visitors
The Cliffs Marina is your lakeside marina for easy, high-quality, and convenient boat rentals near Arlington, 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 Arlington, TX
Regardless if you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner boater from Arlington, 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 Arlington.
Driving directions – Arlington, TX to The Cliffs Marina, 1070 Cliffs Dr, Graford TX 76449
Total distance ≈ 80 mi. Typical drive ≈ 1 h 40 min, depending on traffic and fuel stops.
- Leave Arlington on I-30 W toward Fort Worth
Stay on I-30 about 16 mi to downtown Fort Worth. - Merge onto I-20 W toward Abilene
At the west side of Fort Worth keep right for I-20 W and continue roughly 25 mi to Weatherford. - Exit for US-180 W (Weatherford → Mineral Wells)
Take the Weatherford exit marked US-180 W, drive through town, then follow the two-lane highway another 19 mi to Mineral Wells. - Right on TX-337 N toward Graford and PK Lake
On the west edge of Mineral Wells turn right on TX-337 and stay on it for about 15 mi until it meets TX-16 near Graford. - Left on TX-16 S, then right into The Cliffs Dr
Drive 1 mi south, then turn right at the brown resort sign and guardhouse for The Cliffs Resort. - Inside the resort follow The Cliffs Dr to the marina
Stay on the main road for about 2 mi, keeping left where signs point to “Marina.” Parking and the ship store sit waterside on the left at 1070 Cliffs Dr.
Quick tips
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Last convenient fuel and snacks are in Weatherford and Mineral Wells.
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Cell coverage fades after Mineral Wells; download an offline map before leaving town.
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Arriving after hours? Call the marina desk at 940-779-2308 for gate access.
Enjoy the excellent fishing near Arlington
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 Arlington 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 Arlington locals visit The Cliffs Marina
The Cliffs Marina offers seamless access to all the Possum Kingdom joys visitors look for, which is why Arlington visitors make the marina their starting point on any lake adventure.
For Arlington-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.
Arlington 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.