Black Creek Lake

Black Creek Lake

Part of National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Black Creek Lake Campground has 14 campsites and is open year-round. Black Creek Lake is a 35 acre lake with a concrete boat ramp for access.

Facilities

Located on the north shore of the 35-acre Black Creek Lake, Black Creek Recreation Area has a picnic area and boat launch facility. The area also has walk-in camping sites available.

Nearby Attractions

Non-motorized trails

Available Activities

  • Boating - Boating
  • Canoeing - Canoeing
  • Day Use Area - Day Use Area
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Photography - Photography
  • Water Access - Water Access
  • Water Activities - Water Activities
  • Paddling - Paddling
  • Picnicking - Picnicking

Directions

<p>From Decatur, follow U.S. Highway 81/287 north 4 ½ miles, turn right on Wise County Road 2175 at the rest area, cross over RR tracks, go 1 mile and turn left on Old Decatur Road. Go 4 miles, turn right on CR 2372; then go 2 miles and turn left on CR 2461 for ½ mile. After crossing the bridge, turn left on FS Road 902 for ¾ mile. </p> <p>Or from Decatur, follow FM Road 730 north 6 miles and turn left on CR 2360 for 2 miles. Turn right on CR 2461, go ¼ mile, turn left on FS Road 902.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: N/A

Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands
P.O. Box 507
Decatur, TX 76234
Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands
1400 N. Highway 81/287
Decatur, TX 76234

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Available Campsites

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