The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District welcomes you to Bardwell Lake, located in Ennis, Texas. Our mission: to provide flood control to the Ellis County area, and to offer some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Texas.

Zebra mussels recently found at Texoma. Click here for more information from Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Bardwell Lake

The following boat ramps are currently CLOSED due to extreme low water conditions: Love Park, Little Mustang Creek and both ramps at Waxahachie Creek Park. Only the outer two lanes are still open at High View Park and the park gates are open daily from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm through 29 February 2012. Boaters should use extreme care when launching due to continuing drops in water level. The launching of any large boats (i.e. pontoons, party boats, etc.) is not recommended at these ramps. Launch at your own risk.

US Army Corps of Engineers announce Winter Recreation Reductions for Bardwell Lake. Click Here for more information.

A permit is required for events or activities occurring in the park or on the lake, including but not limited to bounce houses, water slides, weddings, tournaments, bands, DJs, church functions, etc. Swimming pools of any size are not allowed. Nothing may be tied, attached, nailed, etc., to any tree or other vegetative growth. Contact Lake Office at 972-875-5711 for more information. Click here for an Activity Request form. Activty Request forms may be mailed to: US Army Corps of Engineers, 4000 Observation Dr. Ennis, TX 75119.

Bardwell Lake is looking for Winter Volunteers in several of our Parks. Click here for more information about Volunteering at Bardwell Lake. For more information about applying for Volunteer positions click here .

For camping reservations call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov

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