Love

About

Love Park is a day-use recreation area on the southeastern shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the 40-acre park provides excellent access to what many local fishermen consider one of the best kept fishing secrets in the state. Bass fishermen seldom leave empty-handed, crappie fishing is moderate, and catfish are usually excellent. The park features a four-lane boat ramp, vault toilets, and 21 picnic sites including one reservable group pavilion that can accommodate up to 200 people. A marina with fishing piers is nearby, including two enclosed piers available for a small fee. The area is grassy and partially forested, with bright bluebonnets and other wildflowers surrounding the lakeshore each spring. Important: This is a day-use area only. No overnight camping is permitted. The park gates are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with a night exit available for boaters returning after dark.

Directions

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 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Lakeview Road. Travel 2.0 miles to the intersection of Beach Road. Make a slight turn to the right then proceed straight on Beach Road 0.4 miles to the park entrance.