The Cliffs Resort on the Lake Front was a nice stop for us on or way to Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
The Cliffs Resort on Possum Kingdom Lake Photo by Andrew Leggett
The drive from Austin on HWY 183 was pleasant. Mostly two lane highway filled with lengthy green grass and wildflowers with an occasional burnt tree standing among them making an interesting contrast. We wondered if they had been burned in controlled fires.
The Cliffs Resort Photo by Andrew Leggett
Our corner room at the inn was nice. It was lovely to eye the lake while perched on our balcony 200 feet about the water with a panoramic view. Well worth it to get a lake view room.
The Cliffs Resort Photo by Andrew Leggett
I was told the lake is 10 feet low this year, which is not surprising for Texas, a drought- ridden state. Bicycling during the day did not work out. It was sunny and in the 90°s during our visit. We tried the PK hike and bike trail but did not last long, and optioned to ride around the golf course in the evening. Another time of year perhaps.
The Cliffs Resort on Possum Kingdom Lake Photo by Andrew Leggett
Meals at Cliffs Chaparral Grille were nice and quiet, as we were nearly the only ones there. The food was good but not exceptional.
The Chaparral Grille at the Cliffs Resort Photo by Andrew Leggett
We ate at Selina’s on the peninsula. We were desperate for a/c after trying a ride. It felt good to be inside but the food was average Tex-Mex.
Possum Kingdom Lake Photo by Nicki Hurd
The drive around the lake was pleasant.
Possum Kingdom Lake Photo by Nicki Hurd
There was no shade around the lake to escape in after a swim so we took advantage of the pools at the Cliffs, which were nice.
The Cliffs Resort Photo by Andrew Leggett
To get some relief from the heat, it seems you would need to be out on a boat to make full use of the lake. The marina has a beach but we did not stay without shade to hover in.
The marina at the Cliffs Resort Photo by Nicki Hurd
We look forward to exploring the trails another time of year.
May 2013