Lavon Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
0
Bookable sites
up to 500
People per site
1
Accessible site
497 ft
Elevation
Overview
Hackberry Pavilion is an excellent place for visitors to spend the day at Lavon Lake, enjoying the beach, picnicking and boating.
Recreation
Lavon Lake's most common fish include the largemouth bass, white bass, blue catfish and crappie. Horseback riding and hiking is sublime on the nearby Trinity Trail.
Facilities
The picnic pavilion holds a whopping 500 guests and the sandy swimming beach is a big hit during warm months.
Natural Features
The pavilion is located in Avalon Park, on the south shores of Lavon Lake. The lake is sourced by the East Fork tributary of the Trinity River and spans a surface area of 21,400 acres in northern Texas.
The name "hackberry," refers to the deciduous tree which commonly thrives in warm temperate regions, of Texas, including the area around Lavon Lake.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Wylie is home to a wildlife rescue and education center, where visitors can see lions, leopards, cougars, bobcats and more.
The facts
0 bookable sites
1 site in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Up to 500 people per site
Loops: HACKBERRY PAVILLION
Site types
1 Management
Amenities
✓ Electric hookups
✓ Water hookups
✓ Shade
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
Hackberry Pavilion is located on the east end of Avalon Park.
From Wylie, TX, Go North on State Highway 78, take a left on Eubanks, and a right on Skyview Drive. Avalon Park is on the left side of the road.
From Lavon, go South on State Highway 78 approximately 2 miles, after crossing over the Trinity River, turn right at
Lavon Reservoir sign (CR 384). At the intersection of CR 384 and Skyview Drive, take a left and continue 1/2 mile;
Avalon Park will be on the right.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Hackberry Pavilion
Can you reserve a site at Hackberry Pavilion?
Yes, Hackberry Pavilion is reservable through Recreation.gov.
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