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About Waxahachie Ck

Waxahachie Creek Park is on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. City-dwellers frequent the park's campground and day-use area to enjoy outdoor activities without going far from home. 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.

Available sites

40 total sites

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

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

365 Days

Campground Amenities

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RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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40 Sites Available

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🚐 02, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 11, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 12, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 13, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 14, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 16, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 17, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 19, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 21, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 22, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 23, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 24, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 25, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 28, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 29, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
⛺ 31, Loop: WCRE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 32, Loop: WCRE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 33, Loop: WCRE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 34, Loop: WCRE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 35, Loop: WCRE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 53, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 54, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 55, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 56, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 57, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 58, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 86, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 87, Loop: WCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 88, Loop: WCRE Tent
Gravel · Campfire
🚐 89, Loop: WCRE RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

72 reviews

Summary

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Waxahachie Creek offers a peaceful and quiet camping experience, with friendly staff who are helpful and accommodating. While the park shows potential and has seen some recent improvements like new water lines, there are ongoing issues such as overgrown vegetation, insect problems, and some electrical malfunctions at campsites. Many campers express a desire for better maintenance and upgrades to fully enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Based on guest feedback

3.2

Overall rating

Based on 72 reviews

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5 stars 22.2% (16)
4 stars 25.0% (18)
3 stars 19.4% (14)
2 stars 13.9% (10)
1 star 19.4% (14)

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Holly S

Verified

September 28, 2020 Stayed at: 32, Loop: WCRE

We loved the campsite and being so close to the water. But the bathrooms and showers really could use some help. It looks like someone stops by daily to refill toilet paper and that's it. They both need really good cleanings. That's probably the only reason why we wouldn't come back and I think that's really sad because I'm sure someone is getting paid to clean them

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Brian M

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September 28, 2020 Stayed at: 13, Loop: WCRE

We enjoy going there . The couple at the front gate David and his wife are very pleasant . The place is clean and there starting to clean up the fallen trees and over grown brush. We will be back next year God willing .
Be safe
Brian & Pamela Munroe

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danielle d

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February 6, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: WCRE

We had such a great time

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danielle d

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February 6, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: WCRE

We had such a great time

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William S

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April 11, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: WCRE

Nice park, but needs attention.
Park roads are in bad shape.

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William S

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April 11, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: WCRE

Nice park, but needs attention.
Park roads are in bad shape.

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Tony G

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April 27, 2021 Stayed at: 55, Loop: WCRE

Overall, the campgrounds were great, clean, lots of shade, plenty of areas to go fishing. Fishing was great, grandkids caught a few fish, which we cooked and they ate them up.
Only draw-back was that all the bathrooms were closed the whole week-end.

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Tony G

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April 27, 2021 Stayed at: 55, Loop: WCRE

Overall, the campgrounds were great, clean, lots of shade, plenty of areas to go fishing. Fishing was great, grandkids caught a few fish, which we cooked and they ate them up.
Only draw-back was that all the bathrooms were closed the whole week-end.

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Greg A

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May 14, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: WCRE

Older park but nice pull through spots. Great views of the lake and decent fishing from shore. Definitely on our list to go back to!!!

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Greg A

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May 14, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: WCRE

Older park but nice pull through spots. Great views of the lake and decent fishing from shore. Definitely on our list to go back to!!!

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Location & Directions for Waxahachie Ck

930 Bozek Road, Ennis, TX 75119 United States

Elevation: 143 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 travel three miles southwest to Bozek Road. Turn right at Bozek Road and tra...

Nearest town

Ennis, TX - 7.4 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

Waxahachie Creek Park is accessible from Interstate 45 via U.S. Highway 287 Bypass. The park is located approximately 4.5 miles from the Interstate 45 exit.

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 closes at 9:00 pm
  • Visitors with a pink 'visitor' car pass must exit the park by 10 p.m. daily
  • To reserve an equestrian site, guests must have a horse with them and proof of a current Coggins test at all times
  • Swimming pools, sprinklers and water slides are not allowed
  • Nothing may be nailed or screwed into trees or other plants.
  • A permit is required for special events or activities occurring in the park; applications must be submitted no later than 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
  • All camping vehicle passes must be returned to the gate house upon final departure and check-out
  • Reservations made with a discount pass require presentation of the pass with valid photo ID upon check-in and re-entering the park. For more information about discount passesClick Here
  • All boats are subject to inspection for Zebra mussels, an invasive aquatic species; For more informationClick Here
  • 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 22, 2026

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