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.
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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⛺31, Loop: WCRE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
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⛺33, Loop: WCRE
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⛺34, Loop: WCRE
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⛺35, Loop: WCRE
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🚐53, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐54, Loop: WCRE
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🚐55, Loop: WCRE
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⛺88, Loop: WCRE
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30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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🚐10, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐11, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
⛺31, Loop: WCRE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺32, Loop: WCRE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺33, Loop: WCRE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺34, Loop: WCRE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺35, Loop: WCRE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐53, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐56, Loop: WCRE
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🚐57, Loop: WCRE
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🚐58, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐86, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐87, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺88, Loop: WCRE
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Gravel · Campfire
🚐89, Loop: WCRE
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30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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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.
We reserved site #11 for my birthday weekend Friday - Monday, The grass was too tall & it was not a good fit for our camper so we went on line and got site #2 & we left our discount card at home so we paid full price. Well after getting there and setting up when we plugged in the 30 amp it didn't work so we had to move to a 3rd site #8. There the grass was again too tall, but we didnt want to move again so we stayed until Sunday morning and left a day early after paying 3 nights at 2 different sites. We will not go back to Waxahachie Creek.
We reserved site #11 for my birthday weekend Friday - Monday, The grass was too tall & it was not a good fit for our camper so we went on line and got site #2 & we left our discount card at home so we paid full price. Well after getting there and setting up when we plugged in the 30 amp it didn't work so we had to move to a 3rd site #8. There the grass was again too tall, but we didnt want to move again so we stayed until Sunday morning and left a day early after paying 3 nights at 2 different sites. We will not go back to Waxahachie Creek.
I had the pleasure of staying here 3 night of which only one was planned. The camp host were great. Upon learning I was new to towing they suggested I practice backing into any of the open sites which I did. That helped me a lot. A big thank you to them.
I stayed in site 4 twice and site 2 once!
I will come back again as it was really beautiful!
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Blake N
April 23, 2024
Well maintained. Remote enough to feel away from the bustle. Great hook ups and fresh water for a smooth experience
I had the pleasure of staying here 3 night of which only one was planned. The camp host were great. Upon learning I was new to towing they suggested I practice backing into any of the open sites which I did. That helped me a lot. A big thank you to them.
I stayed in site 4 twice and site 2 once!
I will come back again as it was really beautiful!
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Blake N
April 23, 2024
Well maintained. Remote enough to feel away from the bustle. Great hook ups and fresh water for a smooth experience
We stayed April 11th through the 14th spot 58. When we arrived he guy at front said we may need to look at it first due to someone getting stuck the day before. We looked and said lets look at another open spot. So we moved to spot 2 well no electricity. So back to 58 to see if we could make it work cuz we do have a 30 ft motorhome. Thanks to the guy in front to help us back it in. Then we had to go to store to get wasp spray due to the awning was covered with wasp. The guy up front said he would talk to the head person for a future discount. Hopefully next time we come back which is ( May 10th through the 12th for Mother's Day weekend spots 56,57,58)the grass would be cut and the bathrooms are cleaned and fixed. It's a fun place just minor things that could be kept up.
We stayed April 11th through the 14th spot 58. When we arrived he guy at front said we may need to look at it first due to someone getting stuck the day before. We looked and said lets look at another open spot. So we moved to spot 2 well no electricity. So back to 58 to see if we could make it work cuz we do have a 30 ft motorhome. Thanks to the guy in front to help us back it in. Then we had to go to store to get wasp spray due to the awning was covered with wasp. The guy up front said he would talk to the head person for a future discount. Hopefully next time we come back which is ( May 10th through the 12th for Mother's Day weekend spots 56,57,58)the grass would be cut and the bathrooms are cleaned and fixed. It's a fun place just minor things that could be kept up.
Went to Ennis TX and stayed at the COE Waxahachie Creek on Bardwell Lake. It just opened back up after being closed for a few years. They need to close it back down again and have contractors come in and modernize it. Looks like they installed new water lines. But the areas around the sites need to be mowed and reworked to make it more level and make it easier to get campers in and out of especially with slides, very tight turns. The electric needs to be gone through and fixed. Two of our sites and another family had issues with power and had to move. The back up sites had worn out 30 amp outlets had to use 50 amp adapter. The gate host were nice and tried to help us find new spots to move to. Also one site played music loud till after midnight
Told the camp host about it, later found out from another camper that it was the.camp host drunk adult son. Still was playing it loud the next night. Would be a great camp ground if it was brought up to speed. Checked out the other camp ground on the lake (High View and Mott) were better but the sites were short and not level for the most part. Went there to see the Blue Bonnets and attend the festival in Ennis. Which was worth the trip. Want to come back to the festival next year but will look for somewhere else to stay unless the problems are fixed. Has had a long track of bad reviews sadly they are true.
Went to Ennis TX and stayed at the COE Waxahachie Creek on Bardwell Lake. It just opened back up after being closed for a few years. They need to close it back down again and have contractors come in and modernize it. Looks like they installed new water lines. But the areas around the sites need to be mowed and reworked to make it more level and make it easier to get campers in and out of especially with slides, very tight turns. The electric needs to be gone through and fixed. Two of our sites and another family had issues with power and had to move. The back up sites had worn out 30 amp outlets had to use 50 amp adapter. The gate host were nice and tried to help us find new spots to move to. Also one site played music loud till after midnight
Told the camp host about it, later found out from another camper that it was the.camp host drunk adult son. Still was playing it loud the next night. Would be a great camp ground if it was brought up to speed. Checked out the other camp ground on the lake (High View and Mott) were better but the sites were short and not level for the most part. Went there to see the Blue Bonnets and attend the festival in Ennis. Which was worth the trip. Want to come back to the festival next year but will look for somewhere else to stay unless the problems are fixed. Would look for other options to camp out in the area.
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...
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 travel 1.5 mi to the Waxahachie Creek Park entrance complex.
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.