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High View

Bardwell Lake

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

View releasing sites

Mon, Jul 27

18

sites

Tue, Jul 28

18

sites

Wed, Jul 29

15

sites

Thu, Jul 30

16

sites

Fri, Jul 31

12

sites

Sat, Aug 1

11

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Sun, Aug 2

24

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Mon, Aug 3

25

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Tue, Aug 4

26

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Wed, Aug 5

26

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Thu, Aug 6

26

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Fri, Aug 7

23

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Sat, Aug 8

23

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Sun, Aug 9

26

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

High View Park is on a long peninsula on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. High View Park offers campsites with water and 50-amp electric hookups, and 30-amp electric hookups, picnic sites and one reservable Day Use group picnic pavilion, accommodating up to 50 people. The park is grassy and partially forested with a mix of shade and sun.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

High View Park offers campsites with water and 50-amp electric hookups, and 30-amp electric hookups, picnic sites and one reservable Day Use group picnic pavilion, accommodating up to 50 people. A four-lane boat ramp and a courtesy dock make access to the lake easy. While public restrooms with showers help provide a comfortable camping experience.

Natural Features

The park is grassy and partially forested with a mix of shade and sun. The lake's cool, blue water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat, while bluebonnets and other wildflowers surround the lakeshore each spring.

Recreation

Many local fishermen consider Bardwell Lake one of the best kept secrets in the state. Bass fishermen seldom leave empty-handed. Crappie fishing is moderate, and catfish are usually excellent.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous amenities, as well as cultural and historical attractions, lie in the nearby cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

50 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 42

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 26

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

42 ft

vehicle

10

people

shade

Site 36

MANAGEMENT SITES

MANAGEMENT

vehicle

people

shade

Site 01

HIGH VIEW

STANDARD ELECTRIC

47 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 32

MANAGEMENT SITES

MANAGEMENT

vehicle

people

shade

Site 30

MANAGEMENT SITES

MANAGEMENT

vehicle

people

shade

Site 16

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

59 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 29

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

65 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 25

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

71 ft

vehicle

10

people

shade

Site 47

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 04

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

75 ft

vehicle

10

people

shade

Site 48

HIGH VIEW

MANAGEMENT

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

shade

Site 41

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 35

MANAGEMENT SITES

MANAGEMENT

vehicle

people

shade

Site 28

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

63 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 02

HIGH VIEW

STANDARD ELECTRIC

56 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 20

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

66 ft

vehicle

10

people

shade

Site 06

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

76 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 23

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 18

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 37

MANAGEMENT SITES

MANAGEMENT

vehicle

people

shade

Site 10

HIGH VIEW

STANDARD ELECTRIC

80 ft

vehicle

10

people

shade

Site 09

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

72 ft

vehicle

10

people

shade

Site 07

HIGH VIEW

RV ELECTRIC

57 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

By using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks, you agree to adhere to the written policy of EP 1165-2-316, Title 36. See here.
The entrance station is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Day use and swim beach close at 9:00pm
Campsite Check-in: 3:00pm Check-out: 2:00pm
Visitors with a 'visitor' car pass must exit the park by 10 p.m.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Common questions

Is High View available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Jul 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book High View?

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.