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Love

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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/love to be notified when sites open up.

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 Phone Coverage at Love

Cell signal at Love (ENNIS, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
  • T-Mobile 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.

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ENNIS, TX, TX★ 4 (0 reviews)From $33.97/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

Best for:BoatersSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV60 ft
Hookups1 electric sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Pied-billed Grebe, Carolina Chickadee, Orange-crowned Warbler, Domestic Mallard, and Mediterranean House Gecko documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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972-875-5711· Bardwell Lake
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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 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.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Love cost per night?+
Love costs $33.97 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Love open?+
Love is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Love have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Love?+
Love can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Love?+
Love is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Love?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Love is rated strong. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Love open, and what are check-in times?+
Love is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$33.97 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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