Franklin County Water District

About Us
A conservation and reclamation district created by a special act of the legislature in 1965. Our duty is to control, store, preserve and distribute its waters and flood waters for all useful purposes.
Our Mission
To maintain the highest level of conservation and reclamation on Lake Cypress Springs.
Our Values
To provide current and future generations with aquatic resource and outdoor experiences.
Core Values
Honesty & Integrity · Teamwork & Dedication · Professionalism
    ALERT:
    ANNUAL PIER/BOATHOUSE AND WATER PUMP BILLS HAVE GONE OUT. DUE BEFORE SEPT. 30TH. THERE IS A .15 PER SQ.FT. INCREASE ON BH FEES, APPROVED BY THE FCWD BOARD IN 2025. LEASES DUE JULY-AUG ARE LATE, PLEASE REMIT ASAP.
    ALERT:
    Franklin County is under an official BURN BAN. No open flames of any kind will be permitted in any parks until further notice.

    Campsite Reservations

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    Walleye Park

    Waterfront RV campground on a peninsula at Lake Cypress Springs in Mount Vernon, Texas. Walleye Park offering lakeside sites, boat docks, and scenic water access for campers.
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    Twin Oaks Park

    Twin Oaks Park offers scenic waterfront RV sites with electric and water hookups, picnic tables, showers, restrooms, a boat launch, and beautiful lake views. This park is pet-friendly.
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    Guthrie Park

    Jack Guthie Park offers primitive tent camping sites with a swim beach, restrooms, showers, a dump station, picnic tables and a variety of sports areas from tennis & vollyball to basketball & baseball.
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    Forms & Permits

    A central location for property owners, contractors, and vendors to access the forms required for construction and property improvements around Lake Cypress Springs.

    Board Meetings

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    Upcoming Events

    Nov 24
    Board Meeting 6:00 pm
    Dec 22
    Board Meeting 6:00 pm
    Jan 26
    Board Meeting 6:00 pm
    Feb 23
    Board Meeting 6:00 pm
    More Upcoming Events

    LAKE LEVEL

    375.2 MSL

    33 IN below normal
    9:15 AM - Nov 14, 2026

    LAKE WEATHER

    47°

    FEELS LIKE: 42°
    CURRENTLY: Clear

    LAKE CONDITIONS

    PRECIP TODAY: 0 IN
    WIND SPEED IS: 9.2 MPH
    WINDS FROM: East
    SURFACE: Calm
    VISIBILITY IS: 10 MI