Army Corps of Engineers · Lavon Lake · Wylie, TX

East Fork

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.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
East Fork Park MapEast Fork Park, Blackland Prairie, Leavenworth's EryngoEast Fork Park PavilionEF RV Site 17
Photos courtesy of Lavon Lake, Ranger Walker, David Walker · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric47
Tent-only12
equestrian electric10
group standard electric1
Host/management4
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 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

70 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehicles
01CLOOElectricBack-in52Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 3
02CLOOElectricBack-in50Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 3
03CLOOElectricBack-in50Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 3
04CLOOElectricBack-in50Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 3
05CLOOElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3
06CLOOElectricBack-in50Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 3
07CLOOElectricBack-in50Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 3
08CLOOElectricBack-in52Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 3
09CLOOElectricBack-in50Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 3
10CLOOElectricBack-in50Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 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
Max vehicle length60 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

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.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near East Fork40°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

From Lavon, TX, travel South on Highway 78, take a right onto County Road 384. Travel until you come to a stop sign, then turn left onto Skyview Dr. and travel West for approximately 1.6 miles. East Fork will be on your right.

Nearest townWylie, Texas
Coordinates33.0389° N, 96.5103° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗0.3 mi
RV sales & serviceFun Town RV ↗9.9 mi
Outdoor gearCabela's ↗10.6 mi

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East Fork Lake and Campground Review

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.

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.

Nearby

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

Guidebooks for Texas

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  • Best Tent Camping: Texas
    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 East Fork?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at East Fork?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does East Fork have?

74 sites, including 47 standard sites with power, 12 tent-only sites, 10 equestrian electric, and 1 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at East Fork?

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does East Fork have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at East Fork?

There are not sewer hook-ups at the campsite, but there is a dump station located near the park entrance.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at East Fork?

Yes, pets are allowed at East Fork. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at East Fork?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, 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 East Fork?

Boating and fishing are consistently popular activities for lake-goers. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to East Fork?

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

Source: Getting there

What if East Fork is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Clear Lake (2 mi), Lavonia (3.7 mi), and Hickory Creek (31.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby