The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) was created in the early 1990s when the Army Corp of Engineers formed a consortium to manage nearly 2600 acres below the Lake Lewisville dam. A variety of habitats (prairies, bottom land hardwood forests, wetlands and cross timbers forests) within LLELA means that there is a wide variety of wildlife to be seen, some of which includes: deer, bobcat, mink, birds, turkey, and a variety of waterfowl.
During your visit you can enjoy:
5 trails that range from 0.3 to 2.5 miles long and are interconnected and together create a longer 6-mile hike
paddling on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River or on Beaver Pond
picnicking in a large pavilion
visiting an 1870s pioneer homestead
plenty of birding opportunities
fishing
special scheduled events
primitive camping
Primitive camping in LLELA is open seven days a week in designated areas. Potable water is available in several locations in the campground and portable toilets are available in the parking lot. Pets, alcohol, and firearms are not allowed. Cost is day-use fees plus $10 per campsite per night. Groups of 25 people or more can reserve a group camping area.
