Dispersed Camping in Ellis County, Texas
Showing 9 locations in Ellis County.
High View Park
High View Park is a developed campground situated on a scenic peninsula along the western shore of Bardwell Lake. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it features grassy sites with electric and water hookups, picnic shelters, and clean restroom and shower facilities.
Home Depot - Waxahachie
A commercial retail parking lot in Waxahachie. Overnights are reported to be accepted on the west side under the trees, but checking in with customer service is always highly recommended.
Love Park - Bardwell Lake
A grassy, partially forested park managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the southeastern shore of Bardwell Lake. The location features a large reservable group picnic pavilion, vault restrooms, and a four-lane boat ramp.
Love's Travel Stop - Italy
A standard commercial travel stop off Interstate 35E with designated spaces for larger vehicles. Convenient for quick highway overnight stops.
Midlothian Walmart
A commercial parking lot in Midlothian. Overnight parking policies are highly variable at this location, with some reports of restriction. Seeking manager permission before parking overnight is strongly recommended.
Mott Park Campground
Mott Park is a developed campground situated on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, offering water and 30-amp electric hookups. The area is highly regarded for lakeside recreation, especially fishing and boating. While the park is scenic, visitors should note that individual campsites have sparse tree cover.
Pilot
A standard commercial travel center offering paved parking spaces intended for professional drivers and short-term rest.
Pilot Travel Center - Italy
A commercial truck stop with standard amenities and parking. RVs can typically park alongside semi-trucks towards the back of the lot for a slightly quieter night. Avoid parking at the adjacent restaurant lot due to active towing policies.
Waxahachie Creek Park Campground
A beautiful lakeside developed campground situated on the western shore of Bardwell Lake. Popular for fishing, boating, and access to over 13 miles of multi-use trails.