Waxahachie Ck

About

Waxahachie Creek Park occupies 205 acres on the western shore of Bardwell Lake in Ellis County, Texas, with 63 acres developed for recreation. The campground offers 69 campsites equipped with water and 30-amp electric service, along with seven non-electric picnic sites and a reservable group pavilion accommodating up to 200 people. Equestrian electric sites are available for horse campers, who must present proof of current Coggins test upon arrival. The park enforces a 10-person, two-structure limit per site and a maximum 14-day stay within any 30-day period. The park serves as the trailhead for the Bardwell Lake equestrian and multi-use trail system, which provides over 13 miles of trails for horseback riding, biking, and hiking. Trail users should note that the route passes through designated hunting areas from September through March. Two four-lane boat ramps provide lake access, with the lower ramp suitable for all boat types at normal lake level and the upper ramp shallow enough to limit ski boat launches. Bardwell Lake is considered one of Texas's best-kept fishing secrets, with excellent bass and catfish populations and moderate crappie fishing. The lake's waters and surrounding wildflower blooms each spring provide a scenic retreat from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. All boats must undergo zebra mussel inspections before launching.

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 travel three miles southwest to Bozek Road. Turn right at Bozek Road and travel 1.5 miles to the Waxahachie Creek Park entrance complex.