Boat rentals near Plano for visitors
The Cliffs Marina is your lakeside marina for easy, high-quality, and convenient boat rentals near Plano, 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 Plano, TX
Regardless if you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner boater from Plano, 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 Plano.
Driving directions – Plano, TX to The Cliffs Marina, 1070 Cliffs Dr, Graford TX 76449
Total distance ≈ 110 mi • Typical drive ≈ 2 hr, traffic and fuel stops permitting
- Leave Plano on President George Bush Turnpike (TX-190 W)
Take TX-190 west for about 18 mi, crossing Lake Ray Hubbard, until it merges with I-30 W near Rowlett. - Merge onto I-30 W through Dallas and Arlington into Fort Worth
Stay on I-30 for roughly 50 mi. You will pass downtown Dallas, AT&T Stadium, and reach central Fort Worth. - Keep right for I-20 W toward Abilene
On the west side of Fort Worth use Exit 5B. Follow I-20 W about 25 mi to Weatherford. - Exit 414 for US-180 W (Weatherford → Mineral Wells)
Drive through Weatherford, then continue another 35 mi on US-180 to Mineral Wells. - Right on TX-337 N toward Graford and Possum Kingdom Lake
At the west edge of Mineral Wells turn right on TX-337. Stay on it for about 21 mi until it meets TX-16. - Left on TX-16 S, then right into The Cliffs Dr
Go south 1 mi. Brown resort signs mark the gated entrance for The Cliffs Resort and Marina. Check in at the guardhouse. - Inside the resort follow The Cliffs Dr about 2 mi downhill
Keep left at forks marked “Marina.” The parking lot and 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, so 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 Plano
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 Plano 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 Plano locals visit The Cliffs Marina
The Cliffs Marina offers seamless access to all the Possum Kingdom joys visitors look for, which is why Plano visitors make the marina their starting point on any lake adventure.
For Plano-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.
Plano 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.