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Parks and Boat Ramps Ring Lake Lavon

Collin County The Great Outdoors

Public access is spread around the lake at places such as East Fork, Twin Groves, Lavonia, Clear Lake, Avalon, and Collin Park. The operator is not the same at every site. A park name in an older directory also does not prove that its gate or ramp is open today.

The Corps announced a multi-year operating transition in April 2026, and several Corps sites are closed or only partly open. Fees and seasons also vary. Use the Corps operational-status page for Corps sites and the named operator's page for other parks. The Lavon Lake office number is (972) 442-3141.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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