Can you reserve a site at Bear Creek?

Yes, Bear Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Bear Creek?

85 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Bear Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bear Creek.

Are campfires allowed at Bear Creek?

Campfires are allowed at Bear Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Bear Creek, Texas — 47 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

Bear Creek has individual campsites with utility hookups, a large group camping pavilion, restrooms with showers, trailer dump station, and boat launching.

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.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (817) 292-2400 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.

The facts

47 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 85 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: BEAR CREEK

Site types

46 Standard Electric
1 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

47 campsites at Bear Creek

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
02	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	80 ft	8	🐾
03	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
04	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
05	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
06	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
07	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
08	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
09	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
10	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	15 ft	8	🐾
11	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
12	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
13	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
14	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	🐾
15	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	🐾
16	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
17	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	85 ft	8	🐾
18	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
19	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
20	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
21	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
22	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	85 ft	8	🐾
23	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	85 ft	8	🐾
24	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
25	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
26	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
27	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
28	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
29	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
30	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	75 ft	8	🐾
31	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	75 ft	8	🐾
32	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
33	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
34	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
35	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	70 ft	8	🐾
36	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
37	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	70 ft	8	🐾
38	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
39	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
40	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	70 ft	8	🐾
41	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	🐾
42	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	75 ft	8	🐾
43	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
44	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	55 ft	8	🐾
45	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	80 ft	8	🐾
46	BEAR CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
GS	BEAR CREEK	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50	🐾

Getting there

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.

32.59972, -97.50000 · 32°35'59.0"N 97°30'0.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 98°F in Aug, down to 59°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	59	63	70	78	85	93	97	98	90	81	69	60
Low °F	33	37	45	52	62	70	73	73	65	54	44	36
Precip in	2.1	2.4	3.2	3.2	4.5	3.5	1.9	2.5	3.4	4.3	2.7	2.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Campsite Prices: $28 RV Sites with water & 50/30 amp electric hookups $26 RV Electric only (no water hookups) $125 Group Shelter with water & 30 amp electric hookups

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Bear Creek

Can you reserve a site at Bear Creek?: Yes, Bear Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bear Creek have?: 47 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Bear Creek?: 85 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bear Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bear Creek.
Does Bear Creek have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Bear Creek?: Campfires are allowed at Bear Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Bear Creek

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North Holiday Park 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Longhorn 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kimball Bend Park 32.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Murrell Park 36.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Plowman Creek 36.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hickory Creek (TX) 43.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
The Ashton Hotel 14.5 mi · Facility
Hilton Fort Worth 14.7 mi · Facility
Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Fort Worth 22.6 mi · Federal

Contact

Phone 817-292-2400
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Bear Creek