Mott
Bardwell Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: ENNIS, TX, TX
Price: From $5 per night
Price range: $5–$80 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (198 reviews)
Season: May through October
Mott Park is located on the western 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.Mott Park offers 33 campsites with water and 30-amp electric hookups and seven picnic sites.
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, Restrooms, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mott to be notified when sites open up.
Mott Park offers excellent fishing opportunities on Bardwell Lake with favorable fish habitats, plus amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms, showers, and a boat launch. Campers praise the attentive gate attendants and hosts, with one reviewer calling fishing "GREAT."
Wildlife alert: Killdeer, Carolina Chickadee, Red-tailed Hawk, Pond Slider, Red-eared Slider, and Mediterranean House Gecko present in area. Multiple reviews mention pest control issues with spiders and scorpions in bathrooms/showers.
Insider tips for Mott: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Request an electric hookup site if RV camping; most sites lack hookups Small beach-like area available for children
Skip Mott if: You need water or sewer hookups—none available. Site maintenance is a priority—reviews report unmowed sites, large ant mounds, and potholes in pavement. Pest control concerns—bathrooms have reported spider and scorpion issues.
Best time to visit Mott: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: High View (ENNIS, TX), Love (ENNIS, TX), Waxahachie Ck (ENNIS, TX), Wolf Creek (Navarro Mills Lake) (Pudon, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mott
Cell signal at Mott (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.
Mott Park is located on the western 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.Mott Park offers 33 campsites with water and 30-amp electric hookups and seven picnic sites.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Request an electric hookup site if RV camping; most sites lack hookups
Small beach-like area available for children
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
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 3.5 miles southwest. Turn left onto FM 985 and go 1.6 miles southeast to the entrance. The park is located on the left side of the road.
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#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.
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