Facilities
Bear Creek has individual campsites with utility hookups, a large group camping pavilion, restrooms with showers, trailer dump station, and boat launching.
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
22
sites
Sat, Sep 12
24
sites
Sun, Sep 13
24
sites
Mon, Sep 14
24
sites
Tue, Sep 15
27
sites
Wed, Sep 16
26
sites
Thu, Sep 17
25
sites
Fri, Sep 18
20
sites
Sat, Sep 19
20
sites
Sun, Sep 20
22
sites
Mon, Sep 21
25
sites
Tue, Sep 22
25
sites
Wed, Sep 23
25
sites
Thu, Sep 24
22
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Bear Creek Campground is on the south side of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas, accessible from Ben Day Murrin Road. Bear Creek has individual campsites with utility hookups, a large group camping pavilion, restrooms with showers, trailer dump station, and boat launching. 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.
max Stay
14 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
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.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 08
BEAR CREEK
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 26
BEAR CREEK
65 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 39
BEAR CREEK
65 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 15
BEAR CREEK
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 46
BEAR CREEK
65 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 07
BEAR CREEK
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 10
BEAR CREEK
15 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 35
BEAR CREEK
70 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 45
BEAR CREEK
80 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 02
BEAR CREEK
80 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 33
BEAR CREEK
65 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 09
BEAR CREEK
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 40
BEAR CREEK
70 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 14
BEAR CREEK
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 38
BEAR CREEK
65 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site GS
BEAR CREEK
0 ft
vehicle
50
people
Yes
shade
Site 24
BEAR CREEK
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 05
BEAR CREEK
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 43
BEAR CREEK
65 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 28
BEAR CREEK
65 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 42
BEAR CREEK
75 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 44
BEAR CREEK
55 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 41
BEAR CREEK
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 16
BEAR CREEK
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
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
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Common questions
Is Bear Creek available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Bear Creek?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.