Mustang - Bear Creek Campground
Open April through September. Check-in is strictly at 3:00 PM with no early arrivals permitted. Check-out is 2:00 PM. Gates are closed 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Cash payments are 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)
About
Bear Creek Campground occupies the south shore of Benbrook Lake within Mustang Park, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Located roughly 10 miles southwest of downtown Fort Worth, the campground combines convenient access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro with a natural lakeside setting featuring wooded hillsides and prairie landscapes. The campground contains 46 individual campsites, all equipped with 20/30 amp electric and water hookups. Six sites offer upgraded 50 amp electric service, with two of those also including sewer hookups. A large group camping pavilion accommodates larger gatherings. Facilities include restrooms with showers, a trailer dump station, and a boat launch ramp for direct lake access. Popular activities include boating, kayaking, and fishing on Benbrook Lake. The area supports diverse wildlife including deer, hawks, owls, roadrunners, and woodpeckers. The campground operates seasonally from April through September, with reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From I-20 or I-820 in southwest Fort Worth, take exit 429A for Highway 377 south toward Granbury and go 5.7 miles. Turn left onto FM Road 1187 and continue 1.4 miles. 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 | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $26 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (817) 292-2400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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