Bear Creek
Open April through September. Gates close at 10:00 PM and reopen at 6:00 AM. Check-in is strictly 3:00 PM and check-out is 2:00 PM; early arrivals or late departures may result in citations. Reservations through Recreation.gov; cash payments not accepted.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 1:00PM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Air Quality Alert issued July 21 at 2:42PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
AQAFWD The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Wednesday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts (www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/ozonefacts) Air North Texas: (www.airnorthtexas.org) EPA Air Now (www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action.local_state&STATEID=45&TAB=0) Take care of Texas (www.takecareoftexas.org) North Central Texas Council of Governments Air Quality (www.nctcog.org/trans/air/index.asp)
From Recreation.gov
**CHECK-OUT IS STRICTLY 2:00 PM.** Anyone remaining on site, in the campground without a reservation, or past check out at 2:00 PM could incur citations. Please be sure to check-out at the appropriate time.
About
Bear Creek Campground occupies a wooded, generally level setting along Bear Creek on the south side of Benbrook Lake. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the campground offers 46 individual campsites, all equipped with electric hookups (20/30 amp standard, with six sites offering 50 amp service) and water connections. Two sites also include sewer hookups. Each site features a covered picnic table, parking pad, and cooker, with fire pits available for campfires. Facilities include restrooms with showers and a trailer dump station. A boat ramp provides direct lake access for anglers and boaters. The area supports diverse wildlife including deer, hawks, owls, roadrunners, and woodpeckers. Fort Worth's Cultural District, Stockyards, Botanical Gardens, and Zoo are all within a short drive, making this an excellent base for exploring the region while enjoying lakeside camping.
Directions
From Interstate 20 or 820 in southwest Fort Worth, take exit 429A for Highway 377 toward Granbury and go south 5.7 miles. Turn left onto FM Road 1187 and continue 1.4 miles, then turn left onto Ben Day-Murrin Road and continue 1.6 miles to the campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $28 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 85ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 85ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (817) 292-2400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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