Army Corps of Engineers · Texas
East Fork (Tx)
Army Corps of Engineers · Texas, United States
- Sites
- 74
- Hookups
- 58 electric, 50 with water, 12 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 512 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 5
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lavon Lake
- Nearest town
- WYLIE
- Address
- 1901 SKYVIEW DRIVE, WYLIE, TX, 75098-7575
- Phone
- 972-442-3141
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing
74 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 36° | 13° | 76° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 62° | 41° | -3° | 76° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 68° | 51° | 28° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 76° | 58° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 83° | 68° | 57° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 74° | 62° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 77° | 70° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 96° | 80° | 71° | 107° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 89° | 71° | 61° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 78° | 59° | 44° | 91° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 68° | 52° | 25° | 85° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 59° | 41° | 27° | 79° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Hackberry Pavilion · Army Corps of Engineers · 1 mi · 1 sites
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- Lavonia · Army Corps of Engineers · 4 mi · 52 sites
- Lakeland Pavilion · Army Corps of Engineers · 6 mi · 1 sites
- Lake Park RV Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 30 mi
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