Bear Creek
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.
Bear Creek has individual campsites with utility hookups, a large group camping pavilion, restrooms with showers, trailer dump station, and boat launching.
Notifications and Alerts
In an effort to perform mandatory maintenance on our well services to meet the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidelines, Bear Creek Campground sites 19-40 and the Group Shelter will be temporarily closed while these upgrades are completed. We apologize for any inconvenience that may affect reservations. For further information, please contact the Benbrook Lake Project Office at 817-292-2400 or email us at ceswf-od-bb@usace.army.mil.
Campsites 18-40 and the Group Shelter are temporarily closed for the Summer 2023 Recreation season at Bear Creek Campground. In an effort to comply with TCEQ guidelines the back half of the campground is closed until required upgrades are completed. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please don't hesitate to contact a Park Ranger at the Benbrook Lake Project Office at 817-292-2400. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you at the Lake!
Beginning on July 5th, 2023, the north restroom in Bear Creek Campground will undergo renovations. Campers are directed to use the south restrooms for shower amenities during construction. The Benbrook Lake Staff appreciates your understanding as we go through these exciting upgrades!
Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all ground fires. Charcoal and gas grills are permitted in designated areas and must be elevated and covered.
Beginning on 1 October 2023, Benbrook Lake will no longer accept cash payments for campsite reservations. If you need assistance, please contact us at (817) 292-2400. We appreciate your cooperation.
Need to Know
- Campground is open April – September.
- Park is not specifically designated as accessible; however, it is a generally open and level setting without barriers, significant grade changes or slopes
- Gates are closed from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.
- Fires allowed in campfire rings, grills or covered cookers only
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Bounce houses are only allowed with a Lake Activity Permit from the Benbrook Lake Project Office.
As of 1 October 2023, Bear Creek Campground will no longer accept cash payments for campsite reservations.
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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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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7208 BEN DAY MURRIN ROAD FORT WORTH TX 76126
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7208 BEN DAY MURRIN ROAD FORT WORTH TX 76126
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 817-292-2400
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 22, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site GS, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop BEAR CREEK , Type Standard Electric
