Black Creek Lake
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas — lakeside, fishing
Location: Decatur, TX, TX
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: Year-round
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/black-creek-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Black Creek Lake offers affordable camping at $10/night with boat launch and fishing access. The campground features fire rings and picnic tables in a year-round location.
Wildlife alert: Broad-banded Copperhead snakes present in area; also Barred Owls, Red-shouldered Hawks, and raccoons documented nearby.
Insider tips for Black Creek Lake: First-come, first-served basis only—no advance reservations; arrive early to secure a site. Payment via Recreation.gov Scan and Pay feature available on-site; download the app before arriving in case of limited connectivity. Multiple water activities available: boating, fishing, canoeing, and paddling.
Skip Black Creek Lake if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at sites.. You require advance reservations—only first-come, first-served.. You prefer multiple site options—only 1 tent site available..
Best time to visit Black Creek Lake: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Tadra Point (Decatur, TX), Valley View Group Use (Decatur, TX), Hickory Creek (Tx) (LEWISVILLE, TX), Murrell Park (FLOWER MOUND , TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Black Creek Lake
Cell signal at Black Creek Lake (Decatur, TX): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served basis only
no advance reservations; arrive early to secure a site.
Payment via Recreation.gov Scan and Pay feature available on-site; download the app before arriving in case of limited connectivity.
Multiple water activities available: boating, fishing, canoeing, and paddling.
Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Decatur, follow U.S. Highway 81/287 north 4 ½ miles, turn right on Wise County Road 2175 at the rest area, cross over RR tracks, go 1 mile and turn left on Old Decatur Road. Go 4 miles, turn right on CR 2372; then go 2 miles and turn left on CR 2461 for ½ mile. After crossing the bridge, turn left on FS Road 902 for ¾ mile. Or from Decatur, follow FM Road 730 north 6 miles and turn left on CR 2360 for 2 miles. Turn right on CR 2461, go ¼ mile, turn left on FS Road 902.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests and Grasslands in Texas fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests and Grasslands in Texas before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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