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Bear Creek Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
47[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[3]
Sites with electric
47[4]

Bear Creek is a campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Benbrook Lake, Texas[5]. Recreation.gov lists 47 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes Bear Creek as a campground on the lake's south shore in north central Texas[6]. Its description says individual and group camping are offered from April through September[6]. Of the 47 campsites, 46 accept an RV or trailer and 47 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[3]. All 47 sites have electric hookups, 46 have water hookups and 2 have sewer hookups, per Recreation.gov site details[4]. Recreation.gov also lists 1 group standard electric campsite and 1 accessible campsite[1][8]. Most sites allow 8 people at most[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 47
Site types[1] 46 standard electric, 1 group standard electric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[8] 1
Hookups[4] electric 47, water 46, sewer 2 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 65 ft (median 45 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 46 sites, tent at 47 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[12] 3:00 PM
Check-out[13] 2:00 PM
People per site[9] 8 at most sites (8 to 50)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can I reserve a site at Bear Creek?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists Bear Creek as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at Bear Creek campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 47 campsites with this detail listed[10].
How long an RV fits at Bear Creek?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[3]. Limits vary by site, so check the site you book.
Are campfires allowed at Bear Creek?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 46 campsites with this detail listed, and notes fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
How much does camping cost at Bear Creek?
Recreation.gov fee text lists $28 for RV sites with water and electric hookups, $26 for electric only, and $125 for the group shelter[14]. Fees can change.

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 47 overnight campsites at Bear Creek: 46 standard electric, 1 group standard electric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Bear Creek can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Bear Creek: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 45 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Bear Creek per Recreation.gov site details: 47 sites with electric hookups (30 amp, 50 amp), 46 with water hookups, 2 with sewer hookups, out of 47 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Bear Creek is a campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Benbrook Lake, Texas. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Bear Creek. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Bear Creek: 46 sites accept an RV or trailer and 47 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. 1 of the 47 campsites at Bear Creek are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Maximum people per campsite at Bear Creek: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 50). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Bear Creek: yes at all 47 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Bear Creek: yes at all 46 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-in time at Bear Creek on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Check-out time at Bear Creek on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Campsite Prices: $28 RV Sites with water & 50/30 amp electric hookups $26 RV Electric only (no water hookups) $125 Group Shelter with water & 30 amp electric hookups Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.