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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🚐02, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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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
🚐54, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐55, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐56, 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
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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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🚐02, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐09, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐10, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐11, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐12, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐14, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐28, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐29, Loop: WCRE
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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
🚐54, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐55, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐56, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐57, Loop: WCRE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐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
Tent
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 always have a good time camping at Waxahachie Creek. It always has friendly host, it is quite and the camping spots are nearly all shaded.
We just wish it was still open all year instead of April through September.
We always have a good time camping at Waxahachie Creek. It always has friendly host, it is quite and the camping spots are nearly all shaded.
We just wish it was still open all year instead of April through September.
The campground is in dire need of repair. Many of the sites had roofs that were falling in. The roads were full of potholes. There was a homeless man living at one of the campsites and had trash all over the place.
The campground is in dire need of repair. Many of the sites had roofs that were falling in. The roads were full of potholes. There was a homeless man living at one of the campsites and had trash all over the place.
Very nice campground and a beautiful setting. We had just a little trouble connecting to the electricity as the 30 amp was not working, but luckily we could use the 50 amp connection. We did report this to the managers of the campground so I do believe everything would be fine. We had a great spot right on the lake and it was very quiet and peaceful.
Very nice campground and a beautiful setting. We had just a little trouble connecting to the electricity as the 30 amp was not working, but luckily we could use the 50 amp connection. We did report this to the managers of the campground so I do believe everything would be fine. We had a great spot right on the lake and it was very quiet and peaceful.
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.