Army Corps of Engineers · Lavon Lake · Princeton, TX

Clear Lake

Clear Lake Campground has a prime location on the shores of Lavon Lake. It is the only shaded campground at the lake, and provides a quiet space for anglers, bird watchers and photographers. The park is just northeast of Dallas, Texas, and just east of the Southfork Ranch, where the hit TV series, "Dallas," was filmed.

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CLEAR LAKE (TX)Clear Lake Park MapA photo of Site 18 of Loop CLEAR LAKE at CLEAR LAKE (TX) with Boat Ramp, Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Sewer Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Lean To / Shelter
Photos courtesy of USACE, Lavon Lake, Dax Hall · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric22
group standard electric1
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 98 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

23 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesAccessible
02ElectricBack-in63PavedPartial30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
03ElectricBack-in61Paved30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
04ElectricBack-in63PavedPartial30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
05ElectricBack-in64Paved30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
06ElectricBack-in52PavedPartial30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
07ElectricBack-in51Paved30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
08ElectricBack-in61Paved30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
09ElectricBack-in56Paved30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
10ElectricBack-in53Paved30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
11ElectricBack-in54Paved30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length98 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
AccessibilitySite 22 is listed accessible

The Clear Lake Campground offers 23 sites with water, sewer and electric hookups. Hot showers, a boat ramp and fishing dock are also available. The group campground fits 200 people and has toilets reserved solely for group campers. The picnic shelter at the group site comes with electric and water hookups, four cookers, and a campfire ring. There's also a large playing field for sports.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Clear Lake40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 2.58 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.71 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.54 inches of precipitationApril: 3.68 inches of precipitationMay: 4.74 inches of precipitationJune: 4.13 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.87 inches of precipitationAugust: 2.15 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.10 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.42 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.42 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.45 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 44.0°F averageFebruary: 48.2°F averageMarch: 55.7°F averageApril: 63.2°F averageMay: 71.4°F averageJune: 79.3°F averageJuly: 82.8°F averageAugust: 83.1°F averageSeptember: 76.3°F averageOctober: 65.8°F averageNovember: 54.6°F averageDecember: 46.1°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Lavon Dam, 1 mile from the campground at 510 feet, station USC00415094 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 40 inches a year.

Getting there

While traveling on US Highway 380 in Princeton, TX, take South 2nd Street (County Road 982) South. County Road 982 changes into County Road 735. At the 4 way stop sign (just past the Lavon Lake Camp and Conference Center), take a right on County Road 436. Watch for Clear Lake signs. Take County Road 436 and follow into Clear Lake Park.

Nearest townPrinceton, Texas
Coordinates33.0553° N, 96.4819° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗0.4 mi
RV sales & serviceFun Town RV ↗10.1 mi
Outdoor gearCabela's ↗11.5 mi

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Natural features

Grassy flat fields and leafy shade trees cover the campground. The Lavon Lake spans 21,400 acres and stems from the East Fork of the Trinity River.

Recreation

Visitors of all ages enjoy outdoor opportunities like fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking. Anglers often find channel catfish, crappie, striped bass and hybrid bass.

Nearby

The town of Wylie is home to a wildlife rescue and education center. Visitors can see lions, leopards, cougars, bobcats and more.

Guidebooks for Texas

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    Wendel Withrow, 2018
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  • Bob Spain's Canoeing Guide and Favorite Texas Paddling Trails
    Joy Emshoff, 2018
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    Carolyn Tracy and Julie Wernersbach, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Clear Lake?

Sites at Clear Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Clear Lake?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Clear Lake have?

24 sites, including 22 standard sites with power and 1 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Clear Lake?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Clear Lake have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Clear Lake?

Hot showers, a boat ramp and fishing dock are also available.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Clear Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Lake. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Clear Lake?

Site 22 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Clear Lake?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Clear Lake?

Visitors of all ages enjoy outdoor opportunities like fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Clear Lake?

Princeton, Texas. The town of Wylie is home to a wildlife rescue and education center.

Source: Getting there

What if Clear Lake is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are East Fork (2 mi), Lavonia (2.4 mi), and Hickory Creek (32.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby