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COE Lavon Lake Lavonia

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Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills. Only gas or propane stoves are permitted.

COE Lavon Lake Lavonia, near Lavon, Texas, is a straightforward campground that offers a laid-back atmosphere with beautiful lake views and plenty of open space. It’s a solid choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle, especially if you enjoy fishing or boating.

The sites are well-distanced from one another, giving you a sense of privacy while you soak in the scenery. Visitors have mentioned the clean facilities, particularly the bathrooms, which are well-maintained and equipped with hot water showers. One camper noted, “The bathrooms were clearly excellently maintained,” which is always a plus when you’re out in nature.

While the campground doesn’t have a lot of frills, it does provide essential amenities like electric hookups and picnic tables. If you’re planning to camp here, keep in mind that it’s more geared towards RVers, so tent campers might find the setup a bit lacking. However, if you’re looking for a quick getaway close to Dallas, this spot could be just what you need.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Lavon Lake

Overview

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.

Recreation

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

Natural Features

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

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (877) 444-6777.

Nearby Attractions

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

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Location

COE Lavon Lake Lavonia is located in Texas

Detail location of campground

Directions

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.

Address

1301 COUNTY ROAD 486
Lavon, TX 75166

Coordinates

33.0377778 N
96.4455556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Yurts
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups

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8 Reviews

Reviewed Apr. 16, 2022

Relaxing holiday weekend

Doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles but does have sewer, lake views, wide open spaces, and clean! Great food places nearby. Only drawbacks are I level sites and front gates don’t open til 10am every morning so can’t get back in if you go get breakfast.

Site37
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Natalie S., April 16, 2022
  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Natalie S., April 16, 2022
  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Natalie S., April 16, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 8, 2021

Beautiful Lake Views

Wide open spaces and beautiful lake views. The sites are far apart and lots of green space. Pavement is old and a little rough, but workable. The park host is extremely nice and helpful.

Site26
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Jess W., October 8, 2021
  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Jess W., October 8, 2021
  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Jess W., October 8, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 25, 2021

Tent camping is an afterthought.

Overnighted here returning home from a longer trip. It was okay for what I was doing, but I would never choose to camp here as a destination as a tent camper.

Activities: looking at the lake, bringing a boat to put in the lake, fishing. Seemingly nothing else to do.

Accommodations: clearly geared towards RVers. Each of those sites have water, electricity, and a sewer connection, with a covered cement pad with a grill, a table, and other relevant features. The few tent camp sites were shoved seemingly randomly between and around the RV sites. At my particular site, the concrete pad and picnic table were cracked and seriously damaged, and few grill was rusty enough to be almost unusable. The fire pit and ground of the rest of the site were littered in bits of trash ranging from things like food wrappers, pieces of plastic hangers, and my personal favorite - a construction nail.

The only bright light of this camp experience for me? The bathrooms. Each bathroom ( 2 per building) was a single occupant bathroom with a locking door. In the bathroom was a sink, a toilet, a hand dryer, and a shower with two nozzles at different heights (tall and short). The appliances were stainless steel, and the bathrooms were clearly excellently maintained. The bathrooms also had automatic lighting, an exhaust fan, and what appeared to be a tiny space heater for colder months. The showers had hot water, and the drains in the floor were sufficient at getting all the excess water out of there quickly.

In summary, if you have an RV and/or a boat and love to do things on the water, this is probably a fine campground. If you are taking a tent, I'd avoid this campground.

SiteT-4
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Veronica S., September 25, 2021
  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Veronica S., September 25, 2021
  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Veronica S., September 25, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 12, 2021

Nice, local stay!

This park is a nice local place to visit. It has full hookups and the sites are extremely distanced from one another which is great. The main thing to do here is to boat or fish, however the platforms are extremely in disrepair - literally falling into the lake (see photo of us trying to load the kids into kayak from the submerged platform).  The ones we saw were actually dangerous.  Every single site has a unique view of the lake, even those high up on the circular arrangement. Our site was very unlevel on the hill, so bring your chocks. It rained and rained while we were there, but we still had  a nice time with the grandkids. And it's close enough to Dallas to make a reasonable place to stay. There are zero amenities there - the playground mentioned in ads no longer exists.

SiteSite 27
Month of VisitMay
  • Beautiful access to the lake.
  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Cheryl D., July 12, 2021
  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Cheryl D., July 12, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2020

Great for something close by

Nothing to knock you socks off, but it’s a great campsite close to home and nice for a quick getaway. Has the feel of being somewhat remote since it’s out by the lake.

We’ve camped in the site with the horse stables and put the tents with questionable rain flys in the horse stable.

Reviewed Sep. 22, 2016

Boring

I only went there because I had a family member camping there and I was going down to Canton flea market. It is a small campground. I didn't like it. There ain't many trees or camping spots. It did have a boat ramp. The bathrooms needed attention. There wasn't a daily access fee. People were not friendly.

  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Melanie W., September 22, 2016
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016

Meh

This is more like being at a day park where you'd find playground equipment (except there isn't any). If you have kids and are just looking for an easy day out on the lake, this is great. If you want something a little wilder, definitely skip this area and head somewhere else.

  • Review photo of COE Lavon Lake Lavonia by Carrie J., August 30, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does COE Lavon Lake Lavonia have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, COE Lavon Lake Lavonia has 30 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia?

    COE Lavon Lake Lavonia allows vehicles up to 65 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does COE Lavon Lake Lavonia have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, COE Lavon Lake Lavonia does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia?

    There are 51 campsites at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts