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BEAR CREEK

Fort Worth, Texas · US Army Corps of Engineers

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BEAR CREEK — official Recreation.gov photo

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About

Bear Creek Campground is on the south side of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas, accessible from Ben Day Murrin Road. Individual & group camping, along with boat launching, is available.For local information, please call (817) 292-2400 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.Bear Creek has individual campsites with utility hookups, a large group camping pavilion, restrooms with showers, trailer dump station, and boat launching.Bear Creek campground lies along the east side Bear Creek on the south side of the lake, with wooded hillsides and prairie above the lake.Fort Worth’s renowned Cultural & Museum District, Stockyards National Historic District, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Bass Performance Hall, and downtown Sundance Square, are all only a short drive from the park. The campground closes at 10:00 p.m. so plan ahead.Both individual & group camping are available in Bear Creek, April thru September, along with boat launching and wildlife viewing. Deer, hawks, owls, roadrunners and woodpeckers can be spotted around the lake.

Directions

From Interstate 20 or 820 in southwest Fort Worth, take exit 429A for Highway 377 toward Granbury and go south 5.7 miles (9.2 km); turn left or southeast onto FM Road 1187 and continue for 1.4 miles (2.2 km), then turn left or east onto Ben Day-Murrin Road and continue another 1.6 miles (2.7 km) to the campground entrance.

Location

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Details

State
Texas
City / area
Fort Worth
Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Parent area
Benbrook Lake
Campsites
47
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$26–$125 / night
Rating
3.70 / 5 (140 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

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