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NRSO |
| description |
Bear Creek Campground lies southwest of the bustling city of Fort Worth, Texas. The campground sits along the lake for serene views of the water. Wildlife like deer, red-shouldered hawks, barred owls and woodpeckers can be spotted around the lake. |
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From Interstate 20, take exit 429A for Highway 377 and go south 6 for miles. Turn left onto FM Road 1187 and continue for a mile, then turn left onto Ben Day-Murrin Road and continue for 1.5 miles to the campground entrance. |
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Fort Worth’s renowned Cultural & Museum District, Stockyards National Historic District, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Bass Performance Hall, and Sundance Square downtown, are all nearby. |
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BEAR CREEK |
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71731 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71731&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Campground is open April – September. Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Fort Worth’s renowned Cultural & Museum District, Stockyards National Historic District, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Bass Performance Hall, and Sundance Square downtown, are all nearby. |
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The campground is perched between Benbrook Lake and the channel of Bear Creek. The lake, on the Clear Fork of the Trinity River, lies in the Grand Prairie region of north central Texas. Benbrook is partially within the city limits of Fort Worth, where there is easy access to urban amenities. |
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Visitors enjoy boating, picnicking, hiking and fishing. The lake is a noted fossil-hunting location, with opportunities to find fossilized sea life from the Late Cretaceous Period, dating back about 85 million years ago. Bear Creek is also in close proximity to baseball fields, golf courses and horseback riding trails. |