3 Drivable Vacations Away From Lake Fork




If you’re planning a vacation to change scenery but don't want to drive too far from Lake Fork, you’re in luck. Lake Lavon isn't far, and has a wide variety of vacation options for travelers. Some of the best hot spots in Texas are within driving distance of this beautiful lake in southeast Collin County. This lake features more than 21,000 acres of water. Considered one of the best places for fishing in Texas, fishermen can find plenty of bass, catfish, and crappie. There is a lot to do around Lake Lavon for the small family or a large party.

  1. Secluded Lakefront Cabin - The entire family will love this vacation spot. With 2 bedrooms, it will sleep 8 comfortably. With just over 1,300 square feet, it’s roomy for a small cabin. It also comes with beautiful views of the lake and lots of natural light inside the cabin. Vaulted ceilings make it seem larger than it is, which is a good thing because the cabin feels airy and light. Also comes with a back porch deck and a firepit.
  2. Luxury Getaway - If small cabins aren’t your thing, maybe luxury getaways are. This huge house features 2,800 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, and sleeps up to 16. Sitting on 10 acres on Lake Lavon, you’ll get stunning views and plenty to keep you occupied as you enjoy your getaway from the hustle and bustle of city living. Amenities include horse trails, parks, hiking, a gun range, fishing, and boating. There are also several TVs with streaming channels. Gated keypads and surveillance cameras will make you feel safe. This luxurious ranch-style home has also been used by a film production company for a popular competitive show.
  3. A Short Walk From McKinney - McKinney, Texas is one of the fastest growing cities in North Texas and the second largest city in Collin County. This little cottage is just a 2-mile walk away. Rated as one of the best places to live in America, there is plenty to do. This cottage is gorgeous with great amenities including a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a laundry room, a large dining room, a garden, and an office. These amenities make it a great place to getaway from people who like to check in on work while on vacation.


Lake Lavon is one of the best vacation spots in Texas. Within drivable distance from Dallas, it is situated just outside of Wylie, Texas, and there are plenty of great vacation spots within driving distance of the lake.




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Thursday

Increasing Clouds

Hi: 84

Thursday Night

Mostly Cloudy

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Mostly Sunny

Hi: 80

Friday Night

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Fishing Report from TPWD (Mar. 12)

GOOD. Water Stained; 57 degrees; 0.10 feet below pool. Water temperature is 54-59 degrees in most places. Shallow bite is good all over the lake with chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, senkos, and flukes are very good in 1-3 feet. Squarebill crankbaits are good in 2-4 feet on flats and near ditches. Report by Marc Mitchell, Lake Fork Guide Service. Catching small bass shallow with baitfish streamers. Larger females will become more active as warm days continue around structure and brush. The crappie should be moving shallow and Wooly buggers can be a good choice. Report by Guide Alex Guthrie, Fly Fish Fork Guide Service. Lake Fork water temperatures are headed upward, hopefully for good this week. There are tons of prespawn crappie and some active spawning fish. You can find fish shallow in the afternoons and that should get better all day long this week. Lots of fish are still to be found in the 6-20 feet range. This week there were numbers of roaming crappie not relating to structure. Hand tied jigs, soft plastics and minnows all will work now if you get the bait close to the fish. Recent rains still have the north ends of the lake muddy or stained, so you need to focus on getting bait right on fish. Report by Jacky Wiggins, Jacky Wiggins Guide Service.

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