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Mott Campground

32.2630° N / 96.6651° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 61 detected openings this week40 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232646

When Mott reopens

Mott's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
1
Openings · last 30 days
34
Openings · last 90 days
83

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
048121620241952161895MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 83

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 83 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
051015202523000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · CT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 13:00 and 16:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 34 of 83 detected openings (41.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 3DMEDIAN · 9 DAYS OUTP75 · 20.5D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–20.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
20  3542.2%
22  1012.0%
01  89.6%
14  78.4%
18  67.2%

Site 20 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 35. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 40 monitored sites

Of the 5,307 tracked site-dates (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 5,206 open for online reservation · 101 reserved.

Where the open windows are

1.9% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 5,206 of 5,307 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online1.9%
Open site-dates5,206 / 5,307
Reserved (of online inventory)101 / 5,307
Weekday openings2,892
Weekend openings2,131

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2,892 fall on weekdays and 2,131 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 5,023 open site-nights on mapped sites; 5,206 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
02505007501,00075288989981289986887NOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-DATES · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

January holds the most room. 899 of 899 site-dates are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 28 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2626Open
FRI Nov 2726Open
SAT Nov 2825Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 2428Open
FRI Dec 2528Open
New YearTHU Dec 3128Open
FRI Jan 128Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 25 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 28 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 28 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Holiday windows — day use

Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit
WindowDateUnits openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 261Open
FRI Nov 271Open
SAT Nov 281Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 241Open
FRI Dec 251Open
New YearTHU Dec 311Open
FRI Jan 11Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 1 day-use unit is available for all three dates. Christmas: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates. New Year: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
04  183
05  183
06  183
07  183
09  183

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Availability by day-use unit

Most open reservation dates · tracked window
UnitOpen reservation dates
GS  183

This day-use unit currently has 183 reservation dates available.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6

The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

5,023 open site-nights across 28 sites at Mott, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

28 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.

Multi-night stays. 48 2-night, 46 3-night, 35 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 04.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 140 ft. 17 sites take 25 ft, 17 sites take 35 ft, 17 sites take 40 ft.

All 28 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
0418 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
0518 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
0618 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
0718 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
0918 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
1018 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
1118 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
1485 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
1672 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
1776 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
19102 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
2489 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
2544 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
2997 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
3355 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
18140 ftYes181177 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +169 more
2398 ftYes181181 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +169 more
26126 ftYes180178 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +168 more
0318 ftYes179169 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more
0818 ftYes179179 nightsNov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more
21105 ftYes178178 nightsNov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +166 more
3275 ftYes178152 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +166 more
1585 ftYes176144 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +164 more
22117 ftYes176149 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +164 more
1218 ftYes175163 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +163 more
20117 ftYes169147 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25 +157 more
0140 ftYes163149 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1 +151 more
0218 ftYes163143 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 29, Nov 30 +151 more

Day-use inventory

183 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
UnitOpen reservation datesConsecutive datesDates
GS183183 datesNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more

About Mott

Overview

Mott Park is located on the western shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas.

The lake has favorable fish and wildlife habitats, providing plenty of opportunities for fishing and hunting, and great locations for camping, boating and hiking. Deer, armadillo, rabbit, squirrel and a variety of bird species inhabit the area.

Recreation

Many local fishermen consider Bardwell Lake one of the best kept secrets in the state. Bass fishermen seldom leave empty-handed. Crappie fishing is moderate, and catfish are usually excellent. The lake has a marina with fishing piers, two of which are enclosed (a small fee is charged for the use of these facilities), and there are several designated hunting areas around the lake, including those for duck hunting.

Facilities

Mott Park offers 33 campsites with water and 30-amp electric hookups and seven picnic sites. The group camping pavilion has four 30-amp electric and water connections and may accommodate 100 people and four RVs. The facility also has a day use area for visitors who are not camping overnight. Additional amenities include a swimming area with benches, two fishing areas, public restrooms with showers, one four-lane boat ramp and a courtesy dock.

Natural Features

The park is grassy and partially forested with plenty of open space where children can play. The lake's blue water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat, while bright bluebonnets and other wildflowers surround the lakeshore each spring.

40 monitored sitesRVs up to 140 ft28 with hookups23 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 10

Getting there

From Ennis, Texas: From Interstate 45, exit onto U.S. Highway 287 Bypass (Exit #247). Travel 4.5 miles and exit at the Bardwell Lake exit sign. Turn left onto Highway 34 and go 3.5 miles southwest. Turn left onto FM 985 and go 1.6 miles southeast to the entrance. The park is located on the left side of the road.

957 Fm 985, Ennis, TX 75119972-875-5711
BoatingCampingFishingSwimming Site

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Mott?

Reservations for Mott are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 5,206 of 5,307 tracked site-dates are open (98.1%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 83 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Mott?

Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Mott in the last 7 days, 34 over 30 days and 83 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Mott?

46 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 04. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Mott fit a 35-foot RV?

17 of the 28 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 140 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Mott?

January 2027, with 899 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 899.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Mott?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-20.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Mott?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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