Area Guide
Bogata and Red River County
A quiet corner of Northeast Texas where Sulphur River bottomland meets rolling timber, and small-town life moves at its own pace.
Population ~1,074
About Bogata
Bogata is a small city in southwestern Red River County at the junction of U.S. Highway 271, State Highway 37, and Farm Road 909. Located about 19 miles southeast of Paris and 15 miles southwest of Clarksville, it sits at the crossroads of rural Northeast Texas.
The area is known for its heavily timbered landscape, Sulphur River bottomlands, and the kind of privacy that draws hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone looking to get away from it all.
Nearby Towns
Schools
Rivercrest ISD
Bogata is served by Rivercrest Independent School District, a Class 2A district with 709 students enrolled. The district operates Rivercrest Elementary (PK-5), Rivercrest Junior High (6-8), and Rivercrest High School (9-12).
- Rivercrest Elementary (PK-5)
- Rivercrest Junior High (6-8)
- Rivercrest High School (9-12)
District address: 4100 US Highway 271 S, Bogata, TX 75417
Climate
Northeast Texas Weather
Bogata has a humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and mild winters. Summer highs reach the mid-80s to upper 90s. Winter lows dip into the 30s-50s. Annual rainfall averages about 49 inches with roughly 216 sunny days per year.
Summer Highs
85-99°F
Winter Lows
30-50°F
Annual Rain
~49"
Sunny Days
~216
Recreation and Outdoors
What's nearby
Sulphur River
The Sulphur River flows through the Bogata area, popular for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. River Crest Lake is a 1,375-acre reservoir about 7 miles southeast.
Ladonia Fossil Park
Just across the Sulphur River, Ladonia Fossil Park offers one of the best spots in Texas to hunt for fossils. Open to the public year-round.
Paris, TX
About 19 miles northwest. The county seat of Lamar County, featuring the famous 70-foot Eiffel Tower replica, local dining, and the Shannon Miles Group office.
Hunting and Wildlife
Red River County is prime deer, turkey, and small game territory. The heavily wooded landscape and Sulphur River bottomlands create ideal wildlife habitat.
Bogata Historic District
Early 20th-century Main Street architecture. A walkable downtown with small-town charm and local character.
Fishing
The Sulphur River and nearby River Crest Lake offer bass, catfish, and sunfish. Wading and bank fishing access throughout the area.
Nearby Services
Local spots in Bogata
Want to know more about the area?
Talk to the Shannon Miles Group