Best Campgrounds near Fate, TX

The Fate, Texas region includes several lakeside campgrounds primarily concentrated around Lake Lavon, with both developed RV parks and Corps of Engineers (COE) managed facilities. Lavon Oaks RV Park offers cabin accommodations alongside RV sites, while East Fork Park Campground and COE Lavon Lake Lavonia provide water and electric hookups with spacious tent and RV camping areas. Dallas-Northeast Campground, located in Caddo Mills about 15 miles east of Fate, features cabin options alongside traditional camping sites. Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground, situated approximately 30 miles east, offers additional camping diversity with boat-in, walk-in, and drive-in access points.

Many campgrounds in the area maintain year-round operations, though some like COE Lavon Lake Lavonia operate seasonally from March through September. Roads within several parks show signs of deterioration with numerous potholes reported at East Fork Park. "The roads are in need of repair, with numerous potholes, some very large, but the attendant did say that the park was on the CoEs list for repairs," noted one visitor to East Fork Park. Weather conditions can create challenges, particularly after heavy rainfall when water pooling occurs at lower elevation sites. Most campgrounds require reservations, with entrance gates at some facilities locking overnight between 10pm and 6am, requiring campers to plan accordingly.

Lakefront views constitute a primary attraction throughout the area, with multiple campgrounds offering direct water access. Campers report mixed experiences regarding site maintenance, with several reviews mentioning overgrown grass at East Fork Park during summer months. "This is a good value, and one of the few non-RV park options in the greater Dallas area," shared one camper about East Fork Park. Site spacing varies significantly between campgrounds, with COE properties typically offering more generous spacing between sites than private RV parks. Bathroom and shower facilities receive positive mentions at several locations, particularly at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia where individual bathrooms with locking doors, hot showers, and excellent maintenance were highlighted. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, with strong signals reported at multiple campgrounds.

Best Camping Sites Near Fate, Texas (153)

    1. East Fork Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Wylie, TX
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 442-3141

    $14 - $150 / night

    "We had a nice view of Lake Lavon. Grills and tables vary by site, some are very old, but many have been replaced."

    "I avoided any rough spots in the road and arrived at a LONG and roomie site with a beautiful view of the lake."

    2. COE Lavon Lake Lavonia

    8 Reviews
    Wylie, TX
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 442-3141

    $14 - $30 / night

    "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."

    "Doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles but does have sewer, lake views, wide open spaces, and clean! Great food places nearby."

    3. Lavon Oaks RV Park

    1 Review
    Fate, TX
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (469) 428-7468

    $18 - $23 / night

    4. Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Wills Point, TX
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 560-7123

    $20 - $42 / night

    "The first weekend camping trip of 2019 found me (Dude RV)  camping in the cold and rain at Lake Tawakoni State Park. This Texas State Park is a fisherman's paradise! "

    "Easy access to Lake Towakani, which is a typical north Texas man made lake. Nice hiking trails. Clean restroom/shower facilities. Lots of deer."

    5. Patriot RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Lavon Lake, TX
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 544-6630

    $20 / night

    "This place is close to anywhere you need to go. The price is the best in the area and they give free high speed internet. They have a nice laundry room and mailboxes on site."

    6. Dallas-Northeast Campground

    2 Reviews
    Fate, TX
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 527-3615

    "Really nice area to walk the dogs!"

    "Children were enjoying the pool, my furbabies enjoyed the large grassy areas around the small fishing lake. They had cute cottages you could rent."

    7. Plantation Place

    3 Reviews
    Sunnyvale, TX
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (469) 846-9839

    $63 - $87 / night

    8. Clear Lake Park

    1 Review
    Lavon Lake, TX
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 442-3141

    9. The Waters

    1 Review
    Lavon Lake, TX
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 832-6362

    $450 / night

    10. Lafon's RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Lavon Lake, TX
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 736-3316

    $50 / night

    "We needed to do some repairs to our truck after a hell storm, we need to be around the Dallas, Garland, McKinney area, and this is a perfect location, quiet, but yet close to everything we needed, there"

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Recent Reviews near Fate, TX

524 Reviews of 153 Fate Campgrounds


  • aThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Loyd Park

    Quiet and Serene

    We stayed here for four nights and it was a welcome retreat after staying in mini RV parks. Our spot was number 184. Not right on the water, but we can see the water from one of our windows. If we came back here again and we couldn’t get right on the water. I would choose a site with more shade like site number 190 has lots of shade.We’re here in October so it’s pretty warm. The hookups work well and the place is very well-maintained. I haven’t tried the public restrooms as our RV restroom is fine. I would definitely come back here again.

  • janet S.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Canton I-20 RV Park

    Easy to Get to, Cheap to Stay

    No complaints, best park I've seen in this area. 

    Very well maintained, large spaces, picnic tables, nice clean pool, clean laundry room and all machines working. 

    Good job.

    15 mins to Buccees :-)

  • janet S.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Canton I-20 RV Park

    Easy to get to. Cheap to Stay.

    No complaints, best park I've seen in this area. Very well maintained, large spaces, picnic tables, nice clean pool, clean laundry room and all machines working. 

    Good job.

  • rspillers84
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Canton I-20 RV Park

    SUPER EASY ACCESS - VERY AFFORDABLE - CLOSE TO BUCCEES

    Canton I-20 RV Park is a solid spot right off the interstate. The sites are large, easy to pull into, and each one has a picnic table which makes it nice to sit outside. 

    It’s quiet for being so close to I-20, and the park feels open and well kept. 

    They’ve got a pool, showers, and restrooms that are clean and maintained, plus free laundry, which is a big bonus if you’re staying long term. 

    Utilities are included in the rent, so the price is straightforward. It’s not a resort, but it’s a comfortable, practical place to stay whether you’re traveling through or sticking around for work in the area.

  • Donna H.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Buggy Whip Equestrian Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit

    A horse lover's campground

    We camped for 2 weeks in this campground, site 111, and with the exception of Labor Day weekend, we had the entire campground mostly to ourselves! Shady, large sites with electric and water. Large area in the middle of the campground with lovely trees and a few picnic tables. Nice equestrian/pedestrian trails. Clean and well-maintained restroom/shower facility as you come into this campground. The rangers made their rounds at least twice a day.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Cedar Hill State Park Campground

    Not too impressed

    We arrived after hours after calling and instructed to just go to our campsite. The park had absolutely no signs indicating where the campground is. We were surprised to find a very sloping site with the cement bumpers missing rebar and very unsafe. No after hours phone number and no campground host. Is this any way to run a campground? We flagged down another camper who indicated that three sites were available when he checked in a couple of hours earlier. This is the first time that we encountered something like this in our years of camping. No one here to answer questions….sites in terrible disrepair still being represented as safe. We had to replace in the hopes that someone would not arrive to claim their site. In the morning we experienced pounding on our door to be challenged by armed…yes, they had guns, officers questioning why we were “squatting” Needless to say this campground is very disorganized and needs an after hours emergency phone number, campground host, safety inspections, as well as a manager who cares.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Bright Star Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit

    Nice, very quiet, heavily wooded CG

    We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 25 for 1 night in early September. The CG is clean, well maintained. The CG roads are paved, as are the sites. The site pads themselves are concrete and most looked to be fairly level, but a few had a bit of slope. Most of the sites were fairly well spaced. The CG, at least on Sunday evening, was very quiet and peaceful. There were only 2 other campers while we were there, one of them the Park Host. Our site, 25, was a pull-through, but the center of it had about 4 inches of mud from a recent rain, otherwise it would just be 4 inches of dirt. A few of the back-in sites had similar situations at the junction with the road. 

    AT&T coverage was pitiful, with only 1 bar of LTE service and speeds up to 0.1 MB/s. We had a clear view to the N from the side of the site, so Starlink was fine with speeds up to 16 MB/s.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    The Vineyards

    A must stay!!!

    In a very nice campground with spacious FHU sites that are concrete pads and level. Great views of the lake. A well equipped campground store with lots of items. Clean large bathrooms and showers as well as a laundry room. Have events throughout the week for social activities for adults and kids. Great hosts and a very well kept campground. Definitely a place to stay overnight or a week.


Guide to Fate

Camping spots near Fate, Texas offer several unique options for outdoor recreation, primarily focused around Lake Lavon and nearby waterways. The area sits at approximately 561 feet above sea level with gently rolling terrain typical of northeastern Texas. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, making water-based activities particularly appealing from June through September.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Lake Tawakoni State Park, located approximately 30 miles east of Fate, is known for outstanding catfish fishing. "This lake is well known for its Catfish Fisheries all around the lake which in turn causes the lake to produce very large Catfish. Upwards of 70lbs," notes a visitor to Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground.

Hiking trails: Several campgrounds maintain walking paths suitable for various skill levels. "This state park has both walking and biking trails galore. None of the trails were too hard for a seven and nine year old but were long enough that they were fun and a good workout," shares a camper about Lake Tawakoni State Park.

Bird watching: Fall and winter months bring migratory birds to the lake areas. "I went walking along the lake. Lots of birds on the beach and near the water shore. It was a nice relaxing stop during a 3 day road trip," reports a visitor at Clear Lake Park.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the generous spacing between sites at Corps of Engineers properties. "The sites are well spaced and are 'mostly' paved with aging asphalt," notes a visitor to East Fork Park Campground. Another camper at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia mentions, "Wide open spaces and beautiful lake views. The sites are far apart and lots of green space."

Quality bathrooms: Despite varied facility maintenance, bathrooms receive positive mentions at several locations. "Each bathroom 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. The appliances were stainless steel, and the bathrooms were clearly excellently maintained," shares a tent camper at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia.

Lake views: Waterfront access remains a primary draw across multiple campgrounds. "We had a nice view of Lake Lavon. Grills and tables vary by site, some are very old, but many have been replaced," comments a visitor to East Fork Park Campground.

What you should know

Road conditions: Several campgrounds report deteriorated roads within park boundaries. "We avoided any rough spots in the road and arrived at a LONG and roomie site with a beautiful view of the lake," explains a camper at East Fork Park Campground.

Seasonal closures: Many campgrounds operate on limited schedules or seasonal hours. One camper at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia notes, "The front gates don't open til 10am every morning so can't get back in if you go get breakfast."

Site drainage: Low-lying areas can be problematic after rainfall. "It looks like there could be a lot of water pooled on and behind our site with a heavy rain," observes a visitor at East Fork Park Campground. Another mentions, "Have heard that the lower area does have pooling of water with heavy rain. It does go away quickly, but should be aware of this if you have lots of outside things or a pet."

Tips for camping with families

Bathroom facilities: Look for campgrounds with individual bathroom units when traveling with small children. At Lake Tawakoni, "in the loop bathroom they have individual rooms that have toilet and shower with a high lock. Really awesome if you are using shower with toddlers," shares one parent.

Pool access: For summer visits, consider RV parks with swimming facilities. Patriot RV Park offers "a saltwater pool, dog park, laundry room, shower/bathrooms, trees/landscaping and access to a boat ramp," according to a recent visitor.

Playground availability: Some previously advertised play areas may no longer exist. "There are zero amenities there - the playground mentioned in ads no longer exists," warns a camper at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia who visited with grandchildren.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Many campers report uneven sites throughout the area. "Our site was very unlevel on the hill, so bring your chocks," advises an RVer at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia.

Size considerations: Some campgrounds better accommodate specific RV lengths. At The Waters, "While our almost 40' Class A fit on the pad, if we had anything larger than our Jeep Wrangler as a tow would not have fit in our spot. Really meant for 30' if you have a pickup truck to tow," explains a visitor.

Internet connectivity: Cell service and Wi-Fi quality vary by location. "Wifi is okay. Cell phone reception can be problematic without booster," notes a camper at The Waters. Another visitor to Dallas-Northeast Campground mentions they received "Very friendly staff. Helped us get settled in a spacious pull through site on level, hard packed, crushed stone."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Fate, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fate, TX is East Fork Park Campground with a 3.5-star rating from 11 reviews.

What parks are near Fate, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 24 parks near Fate, TX that allow camping, notably Lavon Lake and Lewisville Lake.