West Lake Davy Crockett
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas — lakeside, fishing
Location: Decatur, TX, TX
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/west-lake-davy-crockett to be notified when sites open up.
Affordable camping with terrific scenery and stargazing opportunities. Amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, and fishing access on West Lake.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth (venomous snake) present in area; also Virginia Opossum, White-tailed Deer, Banded Watersnake, Three-toed Box Turtle, and various warbler species.
Insider tips for West Lake Davy Crockett: First-come, first-served basis only—arrive early to claim a site. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option in remote area with limited connectivity. Bring your own toilet paper despite pit toilets being maintained; multiple well pumps available for water. Boat ramp reported as sketchy by campers; use caution if launching. From Honey Grove, TX: follow FM 100 north 12 miles to FM 409, turn left west 2 miles to entrance.
Skip West Lake Davy Crockett if: You need electrical hookups—no hookups available at this campground.. You require modern facilities—only pit/compost toilets available.. You plan to visit November-April—seasonal operations May through October only..
Best time to visit West Lake Davy Crockett: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Coffee Mill (Decatur, TX), Bois D’ Arc (Decatur, TX), Pat Mayse West (POWDERLY, TX), Sanders Cove (POWDERLY, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at West Lake Davy Crockett
Cell signal at West Lake Davy Crockett (Decatur, TX): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- 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.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served basis only
arrive early to claim a site.
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option in remote area with limited connectivity.
Bring your own toilet paper despite pit toilets being maintained; multiple well pumps available for water.
Boat ramp reported as sketchy by campers; use caution if launching.
From Honey Grove, TX: follow FM 100 north 12 miles to FM 409, turn left west 2 miles to entrance.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests and Grasslands in Texas fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests and Grasslands in Texas before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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