Waxahachie Creek Park (West)

Waxahachie Creek Park offers two 4-lane boat ramps suitable for kayaks, canoes, and all types of boats at normal lake levels, with a courtesy dock for loading and unloading. The park is located on the western shore of Bardwell Lake in the upper reaches of the Waxahachie Creek arm, near the mouth of a main tributary. The facility includes parking for approximately 40 vehicles and full amenities including campgrounds with hookups, vault toilets, and shower facilities.

**Access & Location:** From Ennis, take U.S. Highway 287 Bypass to the Bardwell Lake exit, then Texas Highway 34 southwest for three miles to Bozek Road. Alternatively, from Waxahachie, take FM 877 southeast about 1 mile and turn right on Lakeshore Drive; the ramp is approximately 1/2 mile ahead. The park is less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, making it convenient for day trips and overnight camping.

**Amenities & Information:** The facility is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and offers camping reservations through Recreation.gov (call 972-875-5711). The park's location on Bardwell Lake, built in 1965 for flood control in the Blackland Prairie region, provides good fishing and wildlife habitat opportunities. Note that campsites feature water and electric hookups with associated fees; the park is not ADA accessible.

Overview
Waxahachie Creek Park is on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. City-dwellers frequent the park's campground and day-use area to enjoy outdoor activities without going far from home.
The lake has favorable fish and wildlife habitats, providing plenty of opportunities for fishing and hunting, and great locations...

Overview
Waxahachie Creek Park is on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. City-dwellers frequent the park's campground and day-use area to enjoy outdoor activities without going far from home.
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.

The Bardwell Lake equestrian and multi-use trail begins at this facility. It provides over 13 miles of trails for horseback riding, biking or hiking. Visitors should be advised that the trail is located within a designated hunting area from September through March. Facilities
Waxahachie Creek Park offers something for everyone with 65 campsites with water and 30-amp electric service, seven non-electric picnic sites and one reservable group pavilion, which can accommodate up to 200 people. There is also a day use area for visitors who are not camping overnight.

The boat ramp at the upper end of the park is very shallow at normal lake level and not suited to launch ski boats or larger vessels. The boat ramp at the lower end of the park is suitable for all types of boats at normal lake level and has a courtesy dock for loading and unloading boats.Natural Features
The park is located on the upper reaches of the lake, near the mouth of a main tributary, Waxahachie Creek. The word "Waxahachie" is believed to be the Tonkawa Native American word for "Buffalo Creek."
The lake's waters provide a refreshing break from the Texas heat and enormous blooms of 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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