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

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 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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