Army Corps of Engineers · Lavon Lake · Lavon, TX

Lavonia

Lavonia Campground is a scenic Texas getaway just beyond the Dallas metropolitan area. Visitors can camp, swim, fish, boat or use the day use area.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Lavonia Park MapView from group pavilion in early spring.
Photos courtesy of Lavon Lake, Davyd Walker · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric26
Tent-only15
RV with electric4
Host/management7
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 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

45 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
01ALOOElectricBack-in62PavedPartial30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
02ALOORV electricBack-in55Paved30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
03ALOOElectricBack-in55Paved30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
04ALOOElectricBack-in55PavedPartial30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
05ALOOElectricBack-in50Paved30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
06ALOOElectricBack-in55Paved30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
07ALOOElectricBack-in63PavedPartial30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
09ALOOElectricBack-in60PavedPartial30 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
11ALOOElectricBack-in62Paved30 ampYes / –8 / 3
12ALOOElectricBack-in62Paved30 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 length65 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

The campground offers 38 RV sites with water, 30 amp electric and sewer hook-ups. The campground has 15 tent sites. Additional perks include hot showers and a boat launch.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lavonia40°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, 2 miles 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 Wylie, Texas take State Highway 78 North to Lake Road (County Road 486) located in the city of Lavon. Take a left on Lake Road. Follow signs into the campground by taking a left over the railroad tracks bridge.

Nearest townLavon, Texas
Coordinates33.0378° N, 96.4456° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗2.8 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗8.2 mi
Outdoor gearBass Pro Shops ↗13 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

A Virtual Tour of Lavonia Park On Lake Lavon

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The Lavon Lake, in northern Texas, spans 21,400 acres and stems from the East Fork of the Trinity River.

Recreation

Visitors of all ages can enjoy activities like camping, fishing, boating and picnicking. Anglers seek species like channel catfish, crappie and striped bass.

Nearby

The paved Sister Groves Trail at Sister Grove Creek is a hot spot for biking and hiking.

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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  • Swimming Holes of Texas
    Carolyn Tracy and Julie Wernersbach, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lavonia?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lavonia?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Lavonia have?

52 sites, including 26 standard sites with power, 15 tent-only sites, and 4 RV sites with electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Lavonia?

The longest site here provides 65 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 Lavonia have hookups?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Lavonia?

Additional perks include hot showers and a boat launch.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Lavonia?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lavonia. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Lavonia?

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 Lavonia?

Visitors of all ages can enjoy activities like camping, fishing, boating and picnicking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Lavonia?

Lavon, Texas. The paved Sister Groves Trail at Sister Grove Creek is a hot spot for biking and hiking.

Source: Getting there

What if Lavonia is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Clear Lake (2.4 mi), East Fork (3.7 mi), and Hickory Creek (34.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby