Waxahachie Ck
Bardwell Lake — lakeside, hiking
Location: ENNIS, TX, TX
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$120 per night
Rating: 3.2 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Season: May through October
Waxahachie Creek Park is on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. City-dwellers frequent the park’s campground and day-use area to enjoy outdoor activities without going far from home. The lake has favorable fish and wildlife habitats, providing plenty of opportunities for fishing and hunting, and great locations for camping, boating and hiking.
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, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/waxahachie-ck to be notified when sites open up.
Waxahachie Creek Park sits on the western shore of Bardwell Lake less than an hour south of Dallas-Fort Worth, offering convenient access to fishing, boating, hiking, and horseback riding. The campground features well-shaded tent camping spots with lake views and good bank fishing locations.
Wildlife alert: Pied-billed Grebe, Carolina Chickadee, Greater Yellowlegs, Red-eared Slider, and Mediterranean House Gecko documented in the area.
Insider tips for Waxahachie Ck: Sites 55 and 57 are good for bank fishing with nearby bathroom access, though sites are unlevel. Sites 25 and 27 offer amenities, but verify bathroom facilities are operational before settling in. Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand.
Skip Waxahachie Ck if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You require reliable shower and restroom facilities — recent reviews report non-functional showers and stall issues.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only..
Best time to visit Waxahachie Ck: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: High View (ENNIS, TX), Mott (ENNIS, TX), Love (ENNIS, TX), Wolf Creek (Navarro Mills Lake) (Pudon, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Waxahachie Ck
Cell signal at Waxahachie Ck (ENNIS, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Waxahachie Creek Park is on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. City-dwellers frequent the park’s campground and day-use area to enjoy outdoor activities without going far from home. The lake has favorable fish and wildlife habitats, providing plenty of opportunities for fishing and hunting, and great locations for camping, boating and hiking.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 entrySites 55 and 57 are good for bank fishing with nearby bathroom access, though sites are unlevel.
Sites 25 and 27 offer amenities, but verify bathroom facilities are operational before settling in.
Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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 travel three miles southwest to Bozek Road. Turn right at Bozek Road and travel 1.5 miles to the Waxahachie Creek Park entrance complex.
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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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