Boat rentals near Fort Worth for visitors
The Cliffs Marina is your lakeside marina for easy, high-quality, and convenient boat rentals outside of Dallas-Fort Worth, 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 DFW, TX
Regardless if you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner boater from Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth.
Driving directions: Fort Worth → The Cliffs Marina (Possum Kingdom Lake)
Total distance ≈ 77 mi. Typical drive ≈ 1 h 30 min, depending on traffic and stops.
- Leave downtown Fort Worth on I-30 W, then merge onto I-20 W toward Abilene
Follow I-20 for roughly 25 mi to the Weatherford area. Look for signage for US-180. - Exit 414 for US-180 W toward Weatherford / Mineral Wells
Stay on US-180 through Weatherford and continue west about 35 mi to Mineral Wells. - Right onto TX-337 N (Graford / PK Lake)
At the west edge of Mineral Wells, turn right on TX-337. Remain on this scenic 21-mi highway; it passes through Graford and ends at TX-16 near the lake. - Left on TX-16 S, then right onto The Cliffs Dr
Go south on TX-16 for about 1 mi, then follow resort signage and turn right into The Cliffs Resort. Continue down The Cliffs Dr to marina parking. - Arrive at The Cliffs Marina
After the guard house, stay on the main resort road; the marina lot is on the left at the water.
Quick tips
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Last convenient fuel stops are in Weatherford and Mineral Wells.
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Cell coverage gets patchy near the lake; download an offline map before leaving Mineral Wells.
Enjoy your time on Possum Kingdom Lake!
Enjoy the excellent fishing near Fort Worth
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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth locals visit The Cliffs Marina
The Cliffs Marina offers seamless access to all the Possum Kingdom joys visitors look for, which is why Fort Worth visitors make the marina their starting point on any lake adventure.
For DFW-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.
Fort Worth 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.