Lavon Lake in Northeast Texas offers several RV parks with full hookup accommodations for travelers seeking extended stays. The parks surrounding this 21,400-acre reservoir provide year-round access with varying amenities and site conditions. Most locations maintain gravel pads with water, electric, and sewer connections, though hookup types and reliability differ between facilities. Cellular service varies throughout the area, with some locations requiring signal boosters for consistent connectivity.
What to do
Fishing access: Lafon's RV Park provides convenient proximity to fishing spots on Lavon Lake, with one camper noting, "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."
Local dining options: Several small restaurants operate near the RV parks, including barbecue establishments. As one Lafon's visitor mentioned, "There's a good little barbecue place not far, will be back when we need to go back and visit family in the garland area."
Dog-friendly activities: Many parks accommodate pets with dedicated exercise areas. A visitor to Plantation Place observed, "Quiet park with easy access to Dallas. Nice dog walking area and dog park. Full hookups."
What campers like
Convenient lake access: Patriot RV Park provides boat launch facilities, enhancing recreational opportunities. A reviewer mentioned, "They have a saltwater pool, dog park, laundry room, shower/bathrooms, trees/landscaping and access to a boat ramp."
Extended stay amenities: Long-term campers appreciate mail service and laundry facilities at select parks. One Patriot RV Park guest stated, "They have a nice laundry room and mailboxes on site. They offer short or long term living."
Internet connectivity: Some parks provide complimentary high-speed internet service, valuable for remote workers. According to a camper, "The price is the best in the area and they give free high speed internet."
What you should know
Bathroom availability varies: Not all RV parks offer shower or bathroom facilities. A Dove Hill RV Park visitor warned, "There are no restrooms, showers, picnic tables or any other amenities, not even an office."
Site leveling challenges: Some parks feature uneven terrain requiring significant leveling. One camper reported, "It appeared that the campground doesn't have any sites that approach level. It is covered solidly with rocks, not gravel and some were quite large. A few of the campers had to have their back wheels off the ground in order to get level!"
Access road conditions: Road quality varies significantly between parks, affecting arrival experience. A reviewer noted, "To get there, you travel a rough dirt road that has had some oil put on it near the few houses that are there but that stops about halfway to the site. Otherwise, it is a dusty, rough road."
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Some facilities maintain swimming pools for summer recreation. A Lafon's RV Park visitor described the property as having "full connections as well as a laundry facility but that is about it. certainly not a vacation destination."
Site spacing considerations: Parks differ in site size and proximity to neighbors. A camper at Patriot RV Park observed, "Some sites are a bit tight. We were in the top part of the campground and had no issues with it being real wet."
Location convenience: Multiple parks offer strategic positioning for exploring the broader Dallas metroplex. According to one reviewer, "It is what it is. 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."
Tips from RVers
Seasonal drainage issues: Some parks experience water accumulation following heavy rainfall. A visitor to Lavon Oaks RV Park mentioned drainage problems: "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."
Monthly electricity costs: Long-term campers should budget for separate utility charges beyond site rental. One camper reported, "We stayed a month and the electricity was decently priced. For the month in the Texas heat, our bill was about $75."
Site access variations: Parks offer both back-in and pull-through sites, with availability fluctuating seasonally. A camper noted one park has "30/50 amp hookups, water, sewer, back-ins and pull-throughs."
