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28 total sites

About Mott

Mott Park is located on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. The lake has favorable fish and wildlife habitats, providing plenty of opportunities for fishing and hunting, and great locations for camping, boating and hiking. Deer, armadillo, rabbit, squirrel and a variety of bird species inhabit the area.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

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  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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28 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 21, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 22, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 23, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 24, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 25, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 26, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 32, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 33, Loop: MOTT RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

Reviews (218)

What Guests Are Saying

Mott Park offers a peaceful and well-maintained camping experience, highlighted by friendly staff and clean facilities, including private bathrooms. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful lake views and the quiet atmosphere, making it a great spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. While some areas, such as the roads and grass maintenance, need improvement, overall feedback is positive, with many guests eager to return.

Review Summary

3.8
218 reviews
5
45.9%
100
4
21.6%
47
3
13.3%
29
2
10.1%
22
1
9.2%
20

James M

Verified

April 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: MOTT

5

Nice smaller park. Best hosts I’ve ever encountered

Bruce D

Verified

April 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: MOTT

5

Clean, friendly camping!!

David S

Verified

April 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: MOTT

5

Our space 20 was more than expected as a first time visitor. The view was spectacular.

Dennis C

Verified

April 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: MOTT

5

Nice park but the roads need some work.

Deborah H

Verified

March 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: MOTT

1

Driveway into campground is very ruff with lots of holes. Most of the RV sites by water are slopping down hill. Garbage is by the entrance gate so you have to drive there or keep it all at your site. A few too many very late night loud partiers. Could use some upkeep by the RV sites very long grass.

randall w

Verified

March 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: MOTT

5

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Dennis L

Verified

February 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: MOTT

1

The roads are in very bad shape.

Lucas W

Verified

February 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: MOTT

1

Showed up as I was passing through the area, I reserved ahead of time. Stayed at site 03. The only trailers there looked like homeless people with rvs or maybe extended stays. They looked like they lived there full time. When I showed up nobody seemed to be there to take care of the facilities. The site I reserved had a bunch of trash and empty bottles of bud light that I decided to pick up…. I have a feeling if you just show up you can camp without anyone knowing….. the restrooms were cleanish even though all the stalls had no toilet paper except for 1.

I would not recommend. I should have been paid to clean the camp site up. Not worth the 22 I spent.

Michael C

Verified

January 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: MOTT

4

Conditions were good.

Mark S

Verified

January 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: MOTT

4

Nice park.
Be aware of location of the bathrooms.
The dumpsters were only at the entrance, which was difficult for us, as we only had a motorhome with us.
Good TV from Dallas, and 4g good on Verizon. There was also WiFi.

Location & Directions for Mott

957 Fm 985, Ennis, TX 75119 United States

Elevation: 141 ft

Getting There

From Ennis, Texas: From Interstate 45, exit onto U.S. Highway 287 Bypass (Exit #247). Travel 4.5 mi and exit at the Bardwell Lake exit sign. Turn left onto Highway 34 and go 3.5 mi southwest. Turn left onto FM 985 and go 1.6 mi southeast to the en...

Nearest town

Ennis, TX - 7.9 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 287 Bypass and is located approximately 4.5 miles from Interstate 45.

Policies & Rules

General

  • By using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks, you agree to adhere to the written policy of EP 1165-2-316, Title 36. See Here.
  • The entrance station is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Day use and swim beach close at 9:00pm
  • Visitors with a pink 'visitor' car pass must exit the park by 10 p.m. daily
  • Swimming pools, water slides and sprinklers are not allowed
  • Nothing may be nailed to trees or other plants.
  • A permit is required for special events or activities occurring in the park; applications must be submitted 10 days prior to the event; Contact Bardwell Lake Office at 972-875-5711 for more information from Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Multiple site rentals may be made by advance reservation only; walk-up customers may not rent additional sites for family or friends expected to arrive later
  • All camping vehicle passes must be returned to the gate house upon final departure and check-out
  • Reservations made with a discount pass require the discount pass and proper photo ID upon check-in and re-entering the facility; Click Here to learn more about discount passes
  • All boats are subject to inspection for Zebra mussels, an invasive aquatic species; Click Here to learn more
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • All U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds are a maximum use of 14 days within a consecutive 30-day period per water resource project, which includes all of Bardwell Lake's parks.
  • 50 amp services are available only for 50 amp campers. 30 amp services are available only for 30 amp campers. Converters/“dog bones” are not allowed.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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