There are two parks on the lake for access to the lake both by boat or just for camping or other recreational activities. Park Prairie and Oak Thicket parks are located on the North end of Lake Fayette and have just undergone extensive renovations with the assistance of a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and have outstanding amenities. Park Prairie Park offers spacious paved parking for all visitors. Potable water is available as are restrooms accessible to the disabled public. Boats can be launched from the boat ramp to enjoy a day of fishing or water skiing.
Primitive camping is also available.
New facilities include a large fishing pier, courtesy boat docks and a designated swim area protected from boat traffic. There is plenty of picnic areas to just rest and relax and a Pavilion that can be rented for family gatherings or group parties. Fees are lited below. With it's 85 acres, Oak Thicket is the largest and most developed park at Fayette County Lake. Twenty new paved camp sites for recreational vehicles have been built with water connections and 30-amp hookups.