Lewisville Lake, located just north of Dallas, Texas, scores a respectable 7.1 out of 10, according to Guide to Texas Outside. The ratings are based on criteria such as beauty, fun, camping, fishing and beaches. Part of the reason for the high score is that Lewisville Lake has many recreational activities to complement numerous camping choices, some of which are ranked among the highest in lake camping in Texas.
Lake Facts
Lewisville Lake is a large reservoir operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It is a large lake with close to 30,000 acres and over 200 miles of shoreline. The lake is not very deep, having only an average depth of 25 feet. However, the size and shoreline provides opportunities for plenty of campgrounds and recreational activities both on and off the water. For example, there are nearby golf opportunities as well as boat rentals.
Campground Ownership
The Corps of Engineers maintains the lake in general. It manages two campgrounds and leases land to cities and other organizations to manage. These leases provide additional funding back to the Corps of Engineers for overall maintenance of the lake and its facilities.
Types of Camping
Most of the campgrounds around Lewisville Lake have both primitive and water/electric campsites. The definition of primitive campsite may vary slightly from campground to campground, so be sure to ask questions. Most of the time, a primitive campsite is one that does not have a water hookup or electric hookup, whereas a campsite designated water/electric does have these hookups. Depending on the campground, campsites may or may not have a tent slab, picnic table or barbecue pit; you shouldn't assume that a primitive campsite doesn't have these or that a water/electric campsite does.
The Corps of Engineers also maintains one area of undeveloped camping at Sycamore Bend. This area, which is available to non-profit groups, does not have any facilities including water or restrooms. There are some campsites with fire rings and picnic tables, but they may have to be cleared before camping can be set up.
Fees
Fees are somewhat consistent, but there is a slight variation in the range. The average price is about $10 to $15 per night; this typically includes full day and night access to the park. Some campgrounds have different prices depending on whether the campsite is primitive or water/electric.
Recreation Activities
Many of the campgrounds available have their own marina or relatively quick access to a nearby arena. If you don’t have your own boat, boat rental companies are readily available. Many of the campgrounds also have standard play areas.
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