High View
Bardwell Lake — lakeside
Location: ENNIS, TX, TX
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$30 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (341 reviews)
Season: May through October
High View Park is on a long peninsula on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. Many local fishermen consider Bardwell Lake one of the best kept secrets in the state. Bass fishermen seldom leave empty-handed.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/high-view to be notified when sites open up.
High View Park sits on a scenic peninsula on Bardwell Lake's western shore, less than an hour south of Dallas-Fort Worth, with campers praising beautiful waterfront spots, friendly staff, and excellent fishing opportunities for bass and catfish.
Wildlife alert: Pied-billed Grebe, Carolina Chickadee, Red-tailed Hawk, Pond Slider, and Rough Earthsnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for High View: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. Request water-side spots for better site levelness, especially if using smaller trailers. Boat ramp is open with dock access for fishing and water recreation.
Skip High View if: You need full hookups (water/sewer) — only select sites have electric hookups.. You prefer heavily tree-shaded campsites — there aren't very many trees.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground operates seasonally..
Best time to visit High View: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. Fall — Camper review noted gorgeous Fall colors and lovely weather with fewer crowds than peak season..
Nearby campgrounds: Mott (ENNIS, TX), Love (ENNIS, TX), Waxahachie Ck (ENNIS, TX), Wolf Creek (Navarro Mills Lake) (Pudon, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at High View
Cell signal at High View (ENNIS, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
High View Park is on a long peninsula on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. Many local fishermen consider Bardwell Lake one of the best kept secrets in the state. Bass fishermen seldom leave empty-handed.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
Request water-side spots for better site levelness, especially if using smaller trailers.
Boat ramp is open with dock access for fishing and water recreation.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Camper review noted gorgeous Fall colors and lovely weather with fewer crowds than peak season.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Ennis, Texas: From Interstate 45, exit onto U.S. Highway 287 Bypass (Exit #247). Travel 4.5 miles and exit at the Bardwell Lake exit sign. Turn left onto Highway 34 and go 2.5 miles southwest. After crossing the Bardwell Lake bridge, take the first left onto High View Park Road. Travel 0.2-mile to the High View Park entrance station.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bardwell Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bardwell Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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