Black Creek Lake
Campground · Texas · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 960 ft
- Elevation
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
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 3 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
4 campsites at Black Creek Lake
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
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.
33.34230, -97.59340 · 33°20'32.3"N 97°35'36.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 56°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 60 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 91 | 95 | 95 | 89 | 79 | 67 | 58 |
| Low °F | 33 | 36 | 44 | 53 | 62 | 70 | 74 | 73 | 65 | 54 | 43 | 35 |
| Precip in | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
More photos
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Common questions about Black Creek Lake
- Can you reserve a site at Black Creek Lake?
- Yes, Black Creek Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Black Creek Lake have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Also listed by
Black Creek Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Black Creek Lake's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- CAMPING - $10 per night. DAY USE - $2 per vehicle, per day.
Camping near Black Creek Lake
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- North Holiday Park 48.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Longhorn 48.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Holiday (Texas) 50.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475 4.7 mi · Campground
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Fort Worth 33.8 mi · Federal
- The Ashton Hotel 43.4 mi · Facility
- Hilton Fort Worth 43.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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