Waxahachie Creek Park is located near Bardwell Lake, offering a landscape of open spaces and water views. Temperatures in the area range from the 30s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include Bardwell Lake for fishing and boating, and the city of Ennis, known for its cultural sites and events.

## Overview

 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. Deer, armadillo, rabbit, squirrel and a variety of bird species inhabit the area. 
## Recreation

 Many local fishermen consider Bardwell Lake one of the best kept secrets in the state. Bass fishermen seldom leave empty-handed. Crappie fishing is moderate, and catfish are usually excellent. The lake has a marina with fishing piers, two of which are enclosed (a small fee is charged for the use of these facilities), and there are several designated hunting areas around the lake, including those for duck hunting. The Bardwell Lake equestrian and multi-use trail begins at this facility. It provides over 13 miles of trails for horseback riding, biking or hiking. Visitors should be advised that the trail is located within a designated hunting area from September through March. 
## Natural Features

 The park is located on the upper reaches of the lake, near the mouth of a main tributary, Waxahachie Creek. The word \"Waxahachie\" is believed to be the Tonkawa Native American word for \"Buffalo Creek.\" The lake's waters provide a refreshing break from the Texas heat and enormous blooms of bluebonnets and other wildflowers surround the lakeshore each spring. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Numerous amenities, as well as cultural and historical attractions, lie in the nearby cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.

Waxahachie Creek Park

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Bardwell. Bardwell is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Bardwell, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Bardwell

The Best Camping Near Bardwell, Texas

Its great!!!

At the time of my visit things were looking very rough here, but shortly after my videos went live on YouTube a huge clean up effort was launched and things are looking really good at this beautiful location.  I went back one week before the park was closed for the season and the clean up was really looking good! I have videos of this campground on my YouTube....DudeRV.com

So sad, but There Is Hope!

I wish I could rate this campground higher because it was so peaceful with quite a bit of bushy vegetation to provide a small measure of privacy between sites. This is as close to nature as one can get in a campground!  There was poison ivy on the trees next to us and in the mowed ground around the campsite.  There were so many butterflies, flies, and other flying insects on the sunny side of our RV that it made entering and exiting through the sliding door very difficult. And, the ANTS! After one night in our site, the ants had formed an active trail to the top of our RV. Consequently, we had ants inside the RV!

  

The roads inside the campground need to be repaved.

  

The camp host and the park ranger were both very friendly and informative.

Photos of Waxahachie Creek Park

Real photos from real campers