U.S. Forest Service · National Forests and Grasslands in Texas · Decatur, TX

West Lake Davy Crockett

Located on the northwest shore of the 450-acre Lake Crockett, West Lake Crockett Recreation Area was completed in 1968. Lake Crockett was built in the 1930s as a recreation site for the area. Visitors may fish from the shore.

Open nowFirst-come, first-served12 sitesFrom $10 per nightTents only

Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.

More like this: first-come in Texas · tent only in Texas

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Photos courtesy of USFS, mpons · Recreation.gov

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesCAMPING - $10 per campsite, per night

Located on the northwest shore of the 450-acre Lake Crockett, West Lake Crockett Recreation Area was completed in 1968. Lake Crockett was built in the 1930s as a recreation site for the area. Visitors may fish from the shore.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestNational Forests and Grasslands in Texas
FeesCAMPING - $10 per campsite, per night

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near West Lake Davy Crockett40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 2.81 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowFebruary: 3.10 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowMarch: 4.30 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowApril: 4.01 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 4.94 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.46 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.89 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.07 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.58 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 3.66 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.8°F averageFebruary: 46.7°F averageMarch: 54.4°F averageApril: 62.4°F averageMay: 71.0°F averageJune: 79.3°F averageJuly: 83.5°F averageAugust: 83.1°F averageSeptember: 75.8°F averageOctober: 64.8°F averageNovember: 53.4°F averageDecember: 44.8°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bonham 3Nne, 15 miles from the campground at 592 feet, station USC00410923 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 1 inch a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Honey Grove, Texas, follow FM 100 north 12 miles to FM 409. Turn left and go west 2 miles to the camp entrance on the left.

Nearest townDecatur, Texas
Coordinates33.7368° N, 95.9285° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗31.1 mi
RV sales & serviceOklahoma Trailer Sales ↗33 mi
Outdoor gearOutdoor Expeditions Supply Company ↗35.3 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Worth a stop

Coffee Mill Lake and Bois D'Arc Trailhead.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1.5 mi
    Bois D' Arc 1 ↗
    6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.5 mi
    Bois D' Arc 4B
    3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.7 mi
    Bois D' Arc 4
    3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.5 mi
    Bois D' Arc 3A Shortcut
    1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.5 mi
    Bois D' Arc 2
    4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.6 mi
    Bois D' Arc 3 ↗
    5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Guidebooks for Texas

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  • Best Tent Camping: Texas
    Wendel Withrow, 2018
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  • Bob Spain's Canoeing Guide and Favorite Texas Paddling Trails
    Joy Emshoff, 2018
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  • Swimming Holes of Texas
    Carolyn Tracy and Julie Wernersbach, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at West Lake Davy Crockett?

No. West Lake Davy Crockett is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at West Lake Davy Crockett?

CAMPING - $10 per campsite, per night

Source: Forest Service

Is West Lake Davy Crockett open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does West Lake Davy Crockett have?

12 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to West Lake Davy Crockett?

West Lake Davy Crockett is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

Is there cell service at West Lake Davy Crockett?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to West Lake Davy Crockett?

Decatur, Texas. Coffee Mill Lake and Bois D'Arc Trailhead.

Source: Getting there

What if West Lake Davy Crockett is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Coffee Mill (2.6 mi, first-come), Bois D' Arc (3.6 mi, first-come), and Pat Mayse West (20 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby