About this campground
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
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.
Activities
- BOATING
- CANOEING
- DAY USE AREA
- FISHING
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- WATER ACCESS
- WATER ACTIVITIES
- PADDLING
- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475National Forests and Grasslands in Texas0 mi
- Tadra PointNational Forests and Grasslands in Texas2 mi
- Valley View Group UseNational Forests and Grasslands in Texas5 mi
- Johnson Branch State ParkRay Roberts Lake32 mi
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Fort WorthFort Worth34 mi
- Isle Dubois State ParkRay Roberts Lake34 mi
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