East Fork (Tx)
Lavon Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: WYLIE, TX, TX
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$150 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (464 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.Lavon Lake, in northern Texas, flows from the East Fork tributary of the Trinity River. Its surface area spans 21,400 acres and the ma
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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East Fork Campground on Lavon Lake's southern shores is a popular escape for Dallas-area visitors with strong ratings (4.2/5 from 391 reviews). Campers praise the peaceful atmosphere, friendly staff, stony lake bottom, and nearby amenities like Walmart.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Eastern Copperhead, Alligator Snapping Turtle, and Western Milksnake present in the area within 8km radius.
Insider tips for East Fork (Tx): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Only select sites have electric hookups; plan accordingly if you need full hookups. Dump station is located just past the entry gate. Small swim beach area is graveled, making it pleasant for beach access.
Skip East Fork (Tx) if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites.. You prefer modern bathroom facilities — reviews note shower/bathroom facilities are outdated.. You require guaranteed hookups — most sites lack hookups..
Best time to visit East Fork (Tx): Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though note that known issues indicate seasonal operations at some sites..
Nearby campgrounds: Clear Lake (Tx) (PRINCETON, TX), Lavonia (LAVON, TX), Lakeland Pavilion (FARMSVILLE, TX), Westlake Day Use (Lake Dallas, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at East Fork (Tx)
Cell signal at East Fork (Tx) (WYLIE, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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..The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary features natural history exhibits and nature trails.Boating and fishing are consistently popular activities for lake-goers.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Only select sites have electric hookups; plan accordingly if you need full hookups.
Dump station is located just past the entry gate.
Small swim beach area is graveled, making it pleasant for beach access.
Campground operates year-round, though note that known issues indicate seasonal operations at some sites.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lavon Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lavon Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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