Directions and Factoids
Directions: From Wylie, 3 miles east on TX 78, 1 mile north on county road.
Factoid: Lavon Lake is close to the metroplex but far enough away to enjoy nature and serene
surroundings. The lake offers anglers of all skill levels ample opportunity to hook
catfish, sand bass, and crappie. The Trinity Trail offers 25 miles of scenery for hikers
and equestrian riders. The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center provides education
opportunities to visitors to learn about birds of prey and prairie ecology. The Richardson
Radio Control Club offers RC enthusiasts a scenic place to fly RC planes helicopters and
drones. The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in nearby McKinney
features natural history exhibits and a nature trail to explore local plants and animals.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.
Open
Partially Open
Seasonal Closure
Closed
Status Unknown
Avalon Park $
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Bratonia Park
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Brockdale Boat Ramp
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Brockdale Park
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Brockdale Trail Head
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Caddo Park
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Clear Lake Park $
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Collin Park
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Collin Park Marina
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East Fork Marina
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East Fork Park $
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Elm Creek Park
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Highland Park
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Highland Trail Head
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Lakeland Park $
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Lavonia Park $
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Little Ridge Park
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Mallard Park
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Model Airplane Club
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Pebble Beach Park
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Stilling Basin Access Point
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Tickey Creek Park $
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Twin Groves Park
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| P | Primitive Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| CD | Courtesy Dock |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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