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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Columbus Day

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 89

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Clear

Lo: 62

Tuesday

Sunny

Hi: 91

Tuesday Night

Clear

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Wednesday

Sunny

Hi: 89

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Thursday

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Hi: 86

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Fishing Report from TPWD (Sep. 24)

GOOD. normal stain; 85 degrees; 1.29 feet below pool. There is good topwater action early in the morning around pond weed with topwaters and frogs. Then use flukes and soft plastics stick baits along the edge of the pond weed most of the day. There are still a few groups of fish offshore, but bass are primarily scattered from 12-22 feet in roadbeds, humps and long points. Deep crankbaits are good over points and humps in 18-25 feet. Report by Marc Mitchell, Mitchell's Guide Service. Early and late topwater bites around grass lines and isolated cover on main lake and secondary points. Try frog and mouse patterns for topwater. Bass are schooling in creeks, so a hard-bodied popper should work. Bream are shallow, try small hoppers. Sand bass are schooling mid-lake. Report by Guide Alex Guthrie, Fly Fish Fork Guide Service. Lake Fork crappie fishing is heating back up as we begin to head into early fall. The black crappie are stacking up in huge numbers this week on brush piles and other structures. The bite for them is still a little finicky but small hand tied jigs swam over them or small jig heads tipped with minnows are working to get them in the boat. Still having to go thru numbers of fish to find the larger ones. The white crappie are also showing up on timber along creek channels in 18-28 feet. That bite has gotten stronger and the minnow tipped jig heads are working well on those fish. Have caught some fish on soft plastics the last few weeks. We should see the bite getting even better when water temps drop down as we begin to cool down more. Report by Jacky Wiggins, Jacky Wiggins Guide Service.

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