Wylie, TX

East Fork (Tx)

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About this spot

Overview

East Fork Campground, on the southern shores of Lavon Lake, is a popular escape for city dwellers in the Dallas, Texas area or for any visitors passing through the Northern Texas region. The campground boasts everything including RV campsites, tent campsites, equestrian campsites, a group shelter and a swimming beach to keep visitors entertained during their stay.

Recreation

Boating and fishing are consistently popular activities for lake-goers. Horseback riding and hiking is great along the Trinity Trail, with a trailhead beginning adjacent to the East Fork campground.

Facilities

The campground offers 50 sites with water and electric hookups, plus 12 tent-only sites. There are not sewer hook-ups at the campsite, but there is a dump station located near the park entrance. It's the only campground at Lavon Lake with 50-amp electricity. Extra conveniences include hot showers and two boat ramps. The group campground is available year-round and fits 175 guests. Horses are allowed at the Equestrian Loop, and each equestrian site has a portable horse stall.

Natural Features

Lavon Lake, in northern Texas, flows from the East Fork tributary of the Trinity River. Its surface area spans 21,400 acres and the maximum lake depth of around 59 ft..

Nearby Attractions

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary features natural history exhibits and nature trails.

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.54°37°JJanuary: average high 54°F, average low 37°F57°39°FFebruary: average high 57°F, average low 39°F69°50°MMarch: average high 69°F, average low 50°F75°58°AApril: average high 75°F, average low 58°F82°67°MMay: average high 82°F, average low 67°F91°75°JJune: average high 91°F, average low 75°F94°78°JJuly: average high 94°F, average low 78°F94°78°AAugust: average high 94°F, average low 78°F88°71°SSeptember: average high 88°F, average low 71°F81°63°OOctober: average high 81°F, average low 63°F67°51°NNovember: average high 67°F, average low 51°F61°45°DDecember: average high 61°F, average low 45°F

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Lavon Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Lavon Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.45°JJanuary: average water temperature 45°F46°FFebruary: average water temperature 46°F57°MMarch: average water temperature 57°F65°AApril: average water temperature 65°F72°MMay: average water temperature 72°F79°JJune: average water temperature 79°F84°JJuly: average water temperature 84°F84°AAugust: average water temperature 84°F81°SSeptember: average water temperature 81°F73°OOctober: average water temperature 73°F61°NNovember: average water temperature 61°F56°DDecember: average water temperature 56°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 19 field-sample stations

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