Mott Park on Bardwell Lake, TX

Mott Park on Bardwell Lake in Ellis County is located 42 min southeast of DeSoto, TX with an elevation of 461 feet. There are a total of 30 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 140 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $80.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.

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3.7 out of 5

5 star		43%
4 star		15%
3 star		12%
2 star		12%
1 star		11%

@SaturianW0914A · Camped on Mar 15, 2025 at Campsite #32

I am a new campers RV owner and I've stayed at Lake Bardwell Mott Park several times. It's a great park. The entire staff and volunteers here are great. However, there is one who stands out -Gene Herd. He works hard to ensure everything on the grounds is taken care of and takes pride in everything thing he does. He has graciously shared his knowledge about RVs and camping. He and his wife have been excellent hosts. Because of him and the wonderful other volunteers I feel safe and it's like my second home. Thanks to all of you for all you do!

@KarlS9409040 · Camped on Feb 18, 2025 at Campsite #14

Absolutely peaceful

@MeaganS9597318 · Camped on Jan 11, 2025 at Campsite #7

Full time nomad review. This is one of my favorite winter spots. The sites are close together, but during winter people normally give each other space here. This site is close to the water and restrooms, which are clean. This site also has a length limit which restricts big rigs. Easy to get level. Excellent service for remote work. The camp hosts are friendly and drive around regularly. The park is close to H-E-B, Walmart, Planet Fitness and Buc-ces, and plenty of options for dining out!

@MatthewC862969 · Camped on Dec 31, 2024 at Campsite #1

Park was fine just fine.

@LarryW4240620 · Camped on Dec 17, 2024 at Campsite #1

Everything was nice. We had an enjoyable and peaceful stay.

@GeorgeN71856A6 · Camped on Dec 9, 2024 at Campsite #15

Crew and rangers are extremely friendly, and helpful. I left my phone at the campsite picnic table and they retrieved and held it for me until I could return. Also were available on site most of the day and campground was extremely clean and well maintained. We will be back soon.

@StephenL879366 · Camped on Nov 22, 2024 at Campsite #22

It was beautiful and had plenty of room to walk and the lake was beautiful.Need more trash cans though.

@ClarenceM28787 · Camped on Nov 9, 2024 at Campsite #20

Well kept. Nice site. I wish the government would provide more funding so roads and campsites could be in better condition.

@JimJ2921711 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #26

Its was good just need to be able to bring golf cart

@WILLIAMM503355 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #18

Enjoyed our time there

@StevenH4575591 · Camped on Sep 24, 2024 at Campsite #12

I rode my bicycle to Mott Park from San Marcos Texas. I went out there from Ennis Texas, where I had to stay at a days as a motel six for two days cause I was early for my reservation at Mott Park. I got to Moss Park. I had a front tire on my bicycle going flat, pumped up went back to Walmart where they have all the camping supplies for Park and bicycle tires and bought me one bought my 12 pack of water and some other food items like canned food for my trip. Went back to Motts Park and enjoyed my stay never had to change my tire enjoyed. The weather it stormed that night and I stayed inside my tent and it was still good love every bit of it love Motts Park. Nice place to camp nice friendly people at the gate. They welcome me back next year. Theyd love to see me they said anyway love Motts Park. Thats the second time Ive ever camp there. And it storms at night the second time like the first time similar love the weather camping in the storms. Ive done quite a bit up my life at different lake Front Lakeside Park properties and parks and always welcomed when I show. I dont mind the weather though. There is a Walmart about 10 miles down the road to get all your food supplies for the for the park if you need so or H-E-B theres other outfitters there theres chilies you can always go out to eat and other places like that. McDonalds always get a burger and fries to go.

@DavidD5028320 · Camped on Sep 13, 2024 at Campsite #29

Beautiful park with nice views of the lake. Most RV spots are spaced apart nicely. However, the water well failed and we had NO water from Saturday morning until checkout Sunday morning. This created an inconvienance of us rationing water until we left. I will go back though as they had a nice park setting.

@WalterI3248181 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #22

The park was freshly mowed, potholes patched and the damage from the flooding cleaned up. We had a great visit.

@AmyG5673785 · Camped on Apr 11, 2024 at Campsite #33

Great hosts, wonderful views, big spots, and good phone/internet service. All around a great park!

@JulieF078463D7 · Camped on Apr 9, 2024 at Campsite #14

This CG is in need of serious maintenance. I booked site 15. When I arrived it had a big sink hole in the parking spot. There were loose dogs and a cat. Roads were terrible. Sites needed mowing. And one guest had to be banded.

@GaryG8138589 · Camped on Apr 7, 2024 at Campsite #5

The staff at Mott Park is extremely friendly and helpful!!

@LemWD7F7B6228E · Camped on Apr 7, 2024 at Campsite #4

We ended up not staying here. Seemed like it was kept up well enough, and the gate staff were helpful, but there were lots of people and several dogs running loose (with owners but zero leashes). It did not promise to be a peaceful stay so we went up the road a bit.

@CAROLINEK38041 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #8

We had an amazing time viewing the April 8 2024 eclipse here! Our spots were freshly mowed, roads were paved. There are 4 single occupancy bathrooms, each has a sink, toilet and shower. They were thoroughly cleaned every morning around 6am. The lake access is very good from this spot, it's just a couple minute walk. Each spot has a charcoal grill, fire pit, and covered concrete picnic table. We loved this campground for sure!

@HelenS1969177 · Camped on Apr 5, 2024 at Campsite #26

The campground needs updating. The roads are extremely narrow and not in the best of shape. Trees need to be trimmed more. There are only 2 public bathroom areas, which may be enough for off season, but which are too far apart and not practical. Perhaps a few porta potties would make more sense to make them more accessible for the many tenters. During our recent visit which was over the total eclipse weekend, that would have been a better solution. We would not choose to stay at this park again.

@Sebastian6D2F0 · Camped on Apr 5, 2024 at Campsite #6

It was good, but not excellent. The restroom was OK, but with no paper and no saop an dthe shower quite simple. At the place some trees have been cutted, which could give more shadow. The place at the lake was nice, but too many road have been disturbing during night, when people went by car to the restroom

@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Mar 31, 2024 at Campsite #20

Nice smaller park. Best hosts Ive ever encountered

@BruceD4191868 · Camped on Mar 28, 2024 at Campsite #17

Clean, friendly camping!!

@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Mar 26, 2024 at Campsite #20

Our space 20 was more than expected as a first time visitor. The view was spectacular.

@DennisC7595884 · Camped on Mar 21, 2024 at Campsite #21

Nice park but the roads need some work.

@DeborahH212620 · Camped on Mar 13, 2024 at Campsite #15

Driveway into campground is very ruff with lots of holes. Most of the RV sites by water are slopping down hill. Garbage is by the entrance gate so you have to drive there or keep it all at your site. A few too many very late night loud partiers. Could use some upkeep by the RV sites very long grass.

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