Mott Park

Mott Park provides access to the Waxahachie Creek arm of Bardwell Lake, located on the western shore less than an hour south of Dallas-Fort Worth. The park features a four-lane boat ramp with parking for approximately 40 vehicles, making it well-suited for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. A day-use fee of $5 per vehicle covers ramp access along with picnic areas, showers, and fishing facilities. The park also offers a courtesy dock and swimming area for additional water recreation.

**Directions & Amenities:** From Ennis, take Texas 34 south toward Bardwell Lake, then turn right onto the unpaved road leading to the park entrance. The ramp is located in the upper reaches of the lake near the confluence of Mustang Creek and Little Mustang Creek. On-site facilities include public restrooms with showers, two designated fishing areas, and a grassy, partially forested setting with open space. Camping is available with reservations through Recreation.gov ($14-$16 per night); contact 972-875-5711 for more information.

The area supports healthy fish and wildlife populations, making it popular for both paddling and fishing. The lake was built in 1965 for flood control and is situated in the Blackland Prairie region of southwestern Ellis County.

Overview
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 lake has favorable fish and wildlife habitats, providing plenty of opportunities for fishing and hunting, and great locations for camping, boating and hiking. Deer, armadillo, rabbit, squirrel and a variety of bird species inhabit the...

Overview
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 lake has favorable fish and wildlife habitats, providing plenty of opportunities for fishing and hunting, and great locations for camping, boating and hiking. Deer, armadillo, rabbit, squirrel and a variety of bird species inhabit the area.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. The lake has a marina with fishing piers, two of which are enclosed (a small fee is charged for the use of these facilities), and there are several designated hunting areas around the lake, including those for duck hunting.
Facilities
Mott Park offers 33 campsites with water and 30-amp electric hookups and seven picnic sites.
The group camping pavilion has four 30-amp electric and water connections and may accommodate 100 people and four RVs. The facility also has a day use area for visitors who are not camping overnight.
Additional amenities include a swimming area with benches, two fishing areas, public restrooms with showers, one four-lane boat ramp and a courtesy dock. Natural Features
The park is grassy and partially forested with plenty of open space where children can play. The lake's blue water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat, while bright 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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