Black Creek Lake

FS USDA Forest Service · Decatur, TX · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded

Season Open Year Round

Campfires Not recorded

Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Campground Stats

Total Sites	4
Overnight Sites	4

Location

33.3423, -97.5934 · Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands , Decatur , TX 76234

Description

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

Directions

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.

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.

Activities

BOATING CANOEING DAY USE AREA FISHING PADDLING PHOTOGRAPHY PICNICKING WATER ACCESS WATER ACTIVITIES

Details

Phone	N/A
Email	N/A
Reservable	Yes

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