Highview Park

Highview Park offers a well-maintained four-lane boat ramp on the upper western shore of Bardwell Lake near Ennis, Texas, making it an excellent access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The ramp is suitable for all boat types at normal lake levels and includes a courtesy dock for loading and unloading. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle covers access to the boat ramps, picnic areas, and other facilities. From Ennis, take Texas Highway 34 south approximately 3/4 mile past the lake bridge, then turn right on the unpaved park road. The park provides parking for approximately 40 vehicles.

Beyond the ramp, Highview Park is a full-service facility with campsites (30 and 50-amp electrical hookups available), picnic areas, and group pavilions, making it convenient for extended trips or family outings. Bardwell Lake, created in 1965 in the Blackland Prairie region of Ellis County, is known among locals as an excellent fishing destination for bass, crappie, and catfish. The park's location on the Waxahachie Creek arm provides access to the upper lake reaches and main tributaries. For campground reservations or additional information, contact the park at 972-875-5711.

Overview
High View Park is on a long peninsula on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas.
Recreation
Many local fishermen consider Bardwell Lake one of the best kept secrets in the state. Bass fishermen seldom leave empty-handed. Crappie fishing is moderate, and catfish are usually excellent.
Facilities
High View Park...

Overview
High View Park is on a long peninsula on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas.
Recreation
Many local fishermen consider Bardwell Lake one of the best kept secrets in the state. Bass fishermen seldom leave empty-handed. Crappie fishing is moderate, and catfish are usually excellent.
Facilities
High View Park offers campsites with water and 50-amp electric hookups, and 30-amp electric hookups, picnic sites and one reservable Day Use group picnic pavilion, accommodating up to 50 people.A four-lane boat ramp and a courtesy dock make access to the lake easy. While public restrooms with showers help provide a comfortable camping experience.
Natural Features
The park is grassy and partially forested with a mix of shade and sun. The lake's cool, blue water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat, while bluebonnets and other wildflowers surround the lakeshore each spring.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous amenities, as well as cultural and historical attractions, lie in the nearby cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.

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