Bardwell Lake — lakeside
Location: ENNIS, TX, TX
Price: From $33.97 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Love Park is on the southeastern shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. 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.The park is grassy and partially forested.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Boat Launch
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Love Park sits on the southeastern shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of Dallas-Fort Worth, offering excellent fishing opportunities and lake access with boating and canoeing activities.
Wildlife alert: Pied-billed Grebe, Carolina Chickadee, Orange-crowned Warbler, Domestic Mallard, and Mediterranean House Gecko documented in the area.
Insider tips for Love: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Well-kept grass and ample parking near the boat ramp. Great pavilion and direct lake access for boating and fishing.
Skip Love if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You want tent sites with playground facilities — not available..
Best time to visit Love: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: High View (ENNIS, TX), Mott (ENNIS, TX), Waxahachie Ck (ENNIS, TX), Wolf Creek (Navarro Mills Lake) (Pudon, TX).
Cell signal at Love (ENNIS, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
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.



Love Park is on the southeastern shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. 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.The park is grassy and partially forested.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Well-kept grass and ample parking near the boat ramp.
Great pavilion and direct lake access for boating and fishing.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.









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 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Lakeview Road. Travel 2.0 miles to the intersection of Beach Road. Make a slight turn to the right then proceed straight on Beach Road 0.4 miles to the park entrance.
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