Mott

Open — Currently open for reservations via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 14 days in a 30-day period. Camping fees increase effective January 1, 2026: 30-amp sites will be $28 per night and 50-amp sites will be $30 per night. Card payments only.

About

Mott Park is located on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. The campground offers both RV and tent camping in a grassy, partially forested setting with plenty of open space. The lake has favorable fish and wildlife habitats, making it a popular destination for fishing and outdoor recreation. Many local fishermen consider Bardwell Lake one of the best kept secrets in the state, with bass fishing that rarely disappoints, moderate crappie fishing, and usually excellent catfishing. The campground provides electric hookup sites for RVs, with both 30-amp and 50-amp service available. Each campsite accommodates up to ten persons and two camping structures (one tent and one RV, or two tents). The park features modern amenities including flush toilets, showers, and a boat ramp. Deer, armadillo, rabbit, squirrel and a variety of bird species inhabit the area. Bright bluebonnets and other wildflowers surround the lakeshore each spring, and the lake's blue water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat.

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 3.5 miles southwest. Turn left onto FM 985 and go 1.6 miles southeast to the entrance. The park is located on the left side of the road.

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