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See the Lavon Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: From Dallas, travel east on I-30 to TX 205. Travel north on TX 205 to TX 78. Travel west
on TX
78 to Skyview Drive. Travel north on Skyview Drive and turn right at the T. Office is to
the
east.
Lake History
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.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
22 Recreation areas at Lavon Lake
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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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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Print Friendly Version
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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 |
| 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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