Lakeland Pavilion

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · FARMSVILLE, TX · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Hookup Electric Hookup
Style Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites1
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites1
Max Amps15
Electric Hookup Sites1
SurfaceGravel

Location

33.1041667, -96.4416667 · 13560 COUNTY ROAD 550 , FARMSVILLE , TX 75442

Description

Overview

Lakeland Pavilion is a pleasant picnic pavilion and large group campground accommodating up to 500 visitors for picnicking, boating and fishing on Lavon Lake.

Recreation

Lavon Lake's most common catches include largemouth bass, white bass, blue catfish and crappie.

Equestrian and hiking on nearby Trinity Trail is a great way to explore the area.

Facilities

The shelter has 12 picnic tables, four cookers, a campfire ring and electric and water hookups. A flat, open area is available for sports like Frisbee and soccer.

Natural Features

The pavilion is in Lakeland Park on the eastern shores of Lavon Lake.

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

Nearby Attractions

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in nearby McKinney, features natural history exhibits and nature trails.

Directions

While traveling East on US Highway 380, turn right (South) on State Highway 78 at Farmersville. Go South about 4 miles to CR 550. Turn right on CR 550 and continue about 2 miles to the entrance of the park. The pavilion is inside Lakeland Park.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING SWIMMING SITE WATER SPORTS

Details

Phone972-442-3141
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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