Established Camping
Clear Lake (TX)
Clear Lake near Princeton, Texas, offers a camping experience with flat terrain and open spaces. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby, Lavon Lake provides opportunities for fishing and boating, while the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary offers educational exhibits and trails.
Description
Overview
Clear Lake Campground has a prime location on the shores of Lavon Lake. It is the only shaded campground at the lake, and provides a quiet space for anglers, bird watchers and photographers. The park is just northeast of Dallas, Texas, and just east of the Southfork Ranch, where the hit TV series, "Dallas," was filmed.
Recreation
Visitors of all ages enjoy outdoor opportunities like fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking. Anglers often find channel catfish, crappie, striped bass and hybrid bass.
Facilities
The Clear Lake Campground offers 23 sites with water, sewer and electric hookups. Hot showers, a boat ramp and fishing dock are also available. The group campground fits 200 people and has toilets reserved solely for group campers. The picnic shelter at the group site comes with electric and water hookups, four cookers, and a campfire ring. There's also a large playing field for sports.
Natural Features
Grassy flat fields and leafy shade trees cover the campground. The Lavon Lake spans 21,400 acres and stems from the East Fork of the Trinity River.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Wylie is home to a wildlife rescue and education center. Visitors can see lions, leopards, cougars, bobcats and more.
Location
Clear Lake (TX) is located in Texas
Directions
While traveling on US Highway 380 in Princeton, TX, take South 2nd Street (County Road 982) South. County Road 982 changes into County Road 735. At the 4 way stop sign (just past the Lavon Lake Camp and Conference Center), take a right on County Road 436. Watch for Clear Lake signs. Take County Road 436 and follow into Clear Lake Park.
Address
8199 County Road 436
Princeton, TX 75098- 75407.
Coordinates
33.0552778 N
96.4819444 W
Detours Nearby
McKinney North / Celina KOA Holiday
41 min away
Sleep Under The Pecan Trees
53 min away
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
