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Black Creek Lake

Located on the north shore of the 35-acre Black Creek Lake, Black Creek Recreation Area has a picnic area and boat launch facility. The area also has 14 walk-in camping sites available. Cash, Check or Scan and Pay QR Code is available for payment option. 

Reservations

General Information

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
Day Use:
$2 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

CAMPING - $10 per night.

DAY USE - $2 per vehicle, per day.

36 CFR 261.17

(j) Bringing in or possessing an animal, other than a seeing eye dog, unless it is crated, caged, or upon a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. (k) Bringing in or possessing in a swimming area an animal, other than a seeing eye dog

CLBJ Portal sign

Address: 1400 US HWY 81/287 Decatur, TX 76234
Phone: (940) 627-5475
Hours: This office is temporarily unable to offer the sale of passes or maps. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.3423

Longitude: -97.5934

Directions

From Decatur, follow U.S. Highway 81/287 north 4 ½ miles, turn right on Wise County Road 2175 at the rest area, cross over RR tracks, go 1 mile and turn left on Old Decatur Road. Go 4 miles, turn right on CR 2372; then go 2 miles and turn left on CR 2461 for ½ mile. After crossing the bridge, turn left on FS Road 902 for ¾ mile. 

Or from Decatur, follow FM Road 730 north 6 miles and turn left on CR 2360 for 2 miles. Turn right on CR 2461, go ¼ mile, turn left on FS Road 902.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Last updated June 17, 2025