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Moss Lake
  Supervisor  Contact Information
    Email: Rick Boiles
 

Phone: (432) 393-5246
  Fax: (432) 263-8310
  Address: 310 Nolan, Big Spring, Texas 79720
   
  Rick Boiles  
 
  About our lake                                     

Moss Creek Lake was originally constructed in 1938 by the City of Big Spring with help from the Army Corp of Engineers as a surface water source. The water surface of the lake became an asset of the Colorado River Municipal Water District when the City helped form the District in 1947.  Currently the water is pumped from E.V. Spence Reservoir to Moss Creek Lake and then transferred to the CRMWD transmission system. Not only does Moss Creek Lake provide water for Howard County and several surrounding counties, it also serves as a recreational facility for those as well.

The City of Big Spring is proud to offer approximately 400 acres for recreational use. Moss Creek Lake offers 26 sheltered campsites as well as 2 large pavilions available for reservation. These pavilions are equipped with electricity and well suited for family reunions, company picnics or any other large outing.

Recent additions to the Lake facility include a playground and beach swimming area. Our RV Park/Campground is now offers both full hook-up (includes water, sewer, and electricity) and half hook-up (water and electricity).  A dump station is also provided. Overnight camping by permit is allowed throughout the facility. The Lake is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

We hope you enjoy your visit to the Lake and look forward to seeing you again soon!.
   
  Here are some of the rules and fee structures for our patrons
  1.)  All Fees must be paid in advance of your stay. 
  Entry permit fee   

 $ 3.00/day entry fee per vehicle.  Plus .50 per person not

 exceed $5.00. 

 

Children 12 years of age or under and persons 65 years of

age or older are exempted from the  .50 per person fee.

(Permit expires at 10:00 PM on the day of issue) 

 

Camping fee

$ 9.00/day per vehicle. 

(Permit expires at 12:00 PM on the following day of issue) 

 

RV full hook-up  

$15.00/day for full hook up

(Water, Sewer, & Electricity)

(Permit expires at 12:00 PM on the following day of issue) 

 

RV Hook-up  

$12.00/day 

(Water and electricity only)

(Permit expires at 12:00 PM on the following day of issue) 

  Boat / Jet Ski Launch  permit  $ 2.00/day per vessel - In addition to any other use permit required

(Permit expires at the same time of any other permit purchased) 

  Yearly permit   

$100.00/year which includes day entry permit, boat launch, and  camping.

(Limited to immediate family members residing in same household.)

 

The annual permit shall be effective for one (1) calendar year from date of purchase and must be available for the Caretakers review when requested.  This permit allows entry of a vehicle and an attached trailer or camper.  Any additional vehicles shall obtain an additional permit.

  Motorcycle Course $ 5.00/day per motorbike - In addition to any other use permit required

(Permit expires at the same time of any other permit purchased) 

   
  If camping or RV hook-up, and you choose to stay past 12:00 p.m. the next day, you are required to pay an additional camping fee, RV fee, or you can obtain a vehicle permit of 3.00/vehicle, if you plan to leave before 10:00 pm.  Jet skis and, wave runners are allowed.  All State of Texas Laws apply to any vessel operating on Moss Creek Lake. Nothing may be towed or otherwise pulled behind a self contained skiing unit.  Water skiing by means other than self contained units is prohibited except as may be specifically allowed by written contract executed by the authority of the City Council.   Permit Fees will be strongly enforced.  Failure to pay proper permit fees can result in a citation being issued and upon lawful conviction there of shall be subject to a fine on to exceed $200.00 for each offense.  Some of our patrons have family and friends come in while they are staying here at Moss Lake.  Please understand that your fee does not cover visitors.  They are subject to all permit fees and must follow the same rules.
   
 

2.)   If the Lake store is closed use the drop box located in the front of the store, this

 information is  vital so that we can keep a record of paid patrons.  Envelopes are provided;

 fill out all requested information on the envelope.
   
  3.)  There is only to be swimming where the swimming area is posted.  There is only one area on Moss Lake where swimming is allowed.
   
 

4.)  The lake caretaker and his staff have the right to request your permit at any time to insure

 that  all fees are paid.  The vehicles patrol the lake at any given time are a 1994 Red

Ford Ranger,  2000 White Ford F-150 extended cab with City Of Big Spring emblems, and a 2000

 black Ford extended cab pickup.  We keep a list of  license plate numbers provided when the

 permit was obtained.  We then call these in by radio to the  store and, if they are listed, we drive

 on.   This is why you will see us stopped outside the area that you  occupy when we patrol.
   
  5.)  No glass containers are allowed.
   
  6.)  All pets must be on a leash at all times including cats.
   
 

7.)  Keep all trash contained, and disposed of in proper containers provided at every

 campsite, picnic and,  in the RV park area of Moss Lake
   
  8.)  The destruction of any living tree or shrub with in the limits of Moss Lake is prohibited. 
   
 

9.)   All campfires must be attended at all times and, fully extinguished when not attended. 

 This  includes  all BBQ pits that are used.  DO NOT put hot coals in the trashcans at anytime.
   
  10.)  The use of bicycles, automobiles, motor vehicles and riding of horses (does not include any ATVs such as 4 wheelers, 3 wheelers, 2 wheel dirt bikes, and dune buggies) must stay within the designated boundaries of Moss Lake.  All boundaries include main roads, parking areas and authorized riding trails.  No off-road, climbing of hills will be tolerated.  Police will be called.  ATVs such as 4 wheelers, 3 wheelers, 2 wheel dirt bikes, and dune buggies are prohibited form being used on Moss Lake Property.
   
  11.)  The paintball course will operate only when the area is open and supervised.  Paintball markers or other devices used for the play of paintball may not be used or fired in any other area of the lake.  Normal operating hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to dusk, Saturday and Sunday or when the lakes caretaker deems the area to be open for play.  In the event a match cannot be supervised the field will be closed to play.  All players must have a signed and dated Acknowledgment of Course Rules and waiver on file with the lakes caretaker before they are allowed to play.  Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the form which must be witnessed by the lake staff.  This acknowledgement will remain valid for one calendar year and kept on file in the lake concession area.  The lake caretaker or staff may at anytime request identification to insure that a person has a signed acknowledgement on file.  Anyone found to be in the course when closed shall be subject to penalties.
   
  12. The Dirt Bike Course will be open from 7:00 a.m. to dusk Monday thru Sunday.  No riding of an ATV, Motor Cross or Enduro style vehicles is allowed in any other area of the lake.  Anyone found to be in or on the course outside of designated hours listed, driving or riding of any ATV, Motor Cross or Enduro style vehicles in any area of the lake other than the Dirt Bike Course shall be subject to penalties.
   
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