Bear Creek
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — FORT WORTH · Texas · Benbrook Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Benbrook Lake |
| Location | FORT WORTH · Texas · Benbrook Lake · 32.59972, -97.50000 · Map |
| Sites | 47 public sites counted from the federal listing — 46 standard electric; 1 group standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 47 of 47 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 46 of 47 sites Sewer hookups at 2 of 47 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 2 of 47 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 85 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 45 sites · 30 ft: 45 sites · 35 ft: 45 sites · 40 ft: 43 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Campsite Prices: $28 RV Sites with water & 50/30 amp electric hookups $26 RV Electric only (no water hookups) $125 Group Shelter with water & 30 amp electric hookups |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 47 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 817-292-2400 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-11.
From the official listing
Overview 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. Recreation 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. Facilities Bear Creek has individual campsites with utility hookups, a large group camping pavilion, restrooms with showers, trailer dump station, and boat launching. Natural Features 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. Contact Info For local information, please call (817) 292-2400 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information. Nearby Attractions 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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · Fort Worth TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersMustang
1 mi straight-line · FORT WORTH TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHoliday (Texas)
1 mi straight-line · FORT WORTH TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRocky Creek Park (Benbrook Lake)
3 mi straight-line · CROWLEY TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersNorth Holiday Park
4 mi straight-line · BENBROOK Texas
Trip Card — Bear Creek
FORT WORTH · Texas · Benbrook Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | FORT WORTH · Texas · Benbrook Lake |
| Fees | Campsite Prices: $28 RV Sites with water & 50/30 amp electric hookups $26 RV Electric only (no water hookups) $125 Group Shelter with water & 30 amp electric hookups |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 47 · full hookups at 2 |
| Max RV | Up to 85 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 47 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232917 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.