Lavonia
Lavon Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: LAVON, TX, TX
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$30 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (359 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Visitors of all ages can enjoy activities like camping, fishing, boating and picnicking.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lavonia to be notified when sites open up.
Lavonia Campground offers scenic lakeside camping just beyond Dallas with excellent recreational opportunities including fishing for channel catfish, crappie and striped bass, boating, swimming, and picnicking. Google reviewers praise the breathtaking lake views, kind park staff, and calm atmosphere even on weekends.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth (venomous snake), Alligator Snapping Turtle, Texas Garter Snake, and North American River Otter present in the area. Golden-cheeked Warbler and Eastern Screech-Owl also documented.
Insider tips for Lavonia: Book early — this is a popular federal campground RV sites include water, 30 amp electric, and sewer hookups available Day use area available for non-camping visitors
Skip Lavonia if: You need full hookups at tent sites — only 15 tent sites available, no hookups. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal closure. You prefer less crowded weekends — popular destination but reviewers note it can be calm.
Best time to visit Lavonia: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Clear Lake (Tx) (PRINCETON, TX), East Fork (Tx) (WYLIE, TX), Lakeland Pavilion (FARMSVILLE, TX), Westlake Day Use (Lake Dallas, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lavonia
Cell signal at Lavonia (LAVON, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
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. Visitors of all ages can enjoy activities like camping, fishing, boating and picnicking.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
RV sites include water, 30 amp electric, and sewer hookups available
Day use area available for non-camping visitors
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
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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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