East Fork (TX), Lavon Lake - Recreation.gov (2024)

Lavon Lake

East Fork Campground, on the southern shores of Lavon Lake, is a popular escape for city dwellers in the Dallas, Texas area or for any visitors passing through the Northern Texas region. The campground boasts everything including RV campsites, tent campsites, equestrian campsites, a group shelter and a swimming beach to keep visitors entertained during their stay.

The campground offers 50 sites with water and electric hookups, plus 12 tent-only sites. There are not sewer hook-ups at the campsite, but there is a dump station located near the park entrance. It's the only campground at Lavon Lake with 50-amp electricity. Extra conveniences include hot showers and two boat ramps. The group campground is available year-round and fits 175 guests. Horses are allowed at the Equestrian Loop, and each equestrian site has a portable horse stall.

Need to Know

• Day-use facilities close at sunset
• Walk-in sites are available

• The park entrance gate closes at 10 p.m., and the gate re-opens at 10 a.m. No vehicle entry allowed into the park between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m.

• Help reduce energy costs when you leave by turning off the air conditioning, lights, fans, and electric water heater. When not in use, please turn down the temperature on the electric water heater, unplug chargers and appliances, turn off radios and the television.
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Natural Features

Lavon Lake, in northern Texas, flows from the East Fork tributary of the Trinity River. Its surface area spans 21,400 acres and the maximum lake depth of around 59 ft..

Nearby Attractions

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary features natural history exhibits and nature trails.

Recreation

Boating and fishing are consistently popular activities for lake-goers. Horseback riding and hiking is great along the Trinity Trail, with a trailhead beginning adjacent to the East Fork campground.

Contact Information

Mailing

1901 SKYVIEW DRIVE WYLIE TX 75098-7575

Physical

1901 SKYVIEW DRIVE WYLIE TX 75098-7575

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 972-442-3141

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Wylie, TX, take State Highway 78 North to Eubanks Lane. Turn left onto Eubanks, stay to the right at the fork in the road (onto Forrest Ross Road) and continue to the stop sign at the intersection of Forrest Ross Road and Skyview Drive. Continue straight into East Fork Park.

Available Campsites

• Site 39, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 35, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 24, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 42, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 15, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 46, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 38, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 23, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site T-08, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 18, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 37, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 36, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site E06, Loop Equestrian, Type Equestrian Electric
• Site 30, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 20, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site T-06, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 40, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site E09, Loop Equestrian, Type Equestrian Electric
• Site GCS, Loop GRPS, Type Group Standard Electric
• Site 47, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site T-03, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 45, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site T-09, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E10, Loop Equestrian, Type Equestrian Electric
• Site 44, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 41, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 33, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site E01, Loop Equestrian, Type Equestrian Electric
• Site 48, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site E11, Loop Equestrian, Type Equestrian Electric
• Site 32, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site T-10, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 49, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 16, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 21, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site E02, Loop Equestrian, Type Equestrian Electric
• Site 11, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 03, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 26, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 25, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 14, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 06, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site E04, Loop Equestrian, Type Equestrian Electric
• Site 02, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site E03, Loop Equestrian, Type Equestrian Electric
• Site T-05, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 08, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 05, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 04, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 01, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site T-07, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site T-12, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 43, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 12, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 17, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 27, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site T-01, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 50, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 34, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site E07, Loop Equestrian, Type Equestrian Electric
• Site T-02, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site T-11, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site T-04, Loop TLOO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 09, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 07, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 13, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site 19, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
• Site E05, Loop Equestrian, Type Equestrian Electric

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