Notable Campgrounds
- Best for fishing: Oak Point Campground (Johnson Branch) has 29 primitive tent sites just a short hike from the boat ramp and fish cleaning station.
- Best for hikers: Dogwood Canyon (Johnson Branch) has 19 primitive tent-only campsites with chemical toilets and easy access to the DORBA trailhead.
- Best for RVs: Quail Run Campground (Isle du Bois) has 38 sites with water and electric hookups, fire rings and grills, and picnic tables.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve campsites at all of the park’s campgrounds in advance via the Texas State Parks website.
- Campsite reservations open five months in advance.
- Campsites can book up as fast for summer and holiday weekends—book as early as possible, especially if you have a particular site in mind (such as those by the lake).
When to Go
Ray Roberts State Park is open year-round, but the most popular time to visit is from late spring through early autumn. Average daytime temperatures are 95°F in summer, making this the ideal time for swimming and boat cruises. Peak fishing season for bass is in spring and summer, but you’ll catch crappie and catfish whenever you visit.
Know Before You Go
- Ray Roberts State Park is located about 65 miles north of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex or about a 1-hour drive away. The park is split into nine units, three of which are developed—Johnson Branch, Isle du Bois, and the Greenbelt Corridor.
- Along with RV, tent, and equestrian camping, you can anchor your houseboat at the Lake Ray Roberts Marina (Sangar Unit) or stay at the Lone Star Lodge (Jordan Unit).
- Park entrance fees are required n addition to camping fees, and general entrance reservations can be made up to one month in advance.
- Facilities in the park include restrooms, picnic areas and pavilions, fishing piers, fish washing stations, playgrounds, and designated swimming areas. You can purchase groceries and camping supplies in Pilot Point, a 15-minute drive from the Isle du Bois unit.
- Some camping areas, trails, group pavilions, and restrooms in both the Johnson Branch and Isle du Bois units are accessible for wheelchairs.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Fish, hike, or horseback ride at the 29,000-acre Ray Roberts Lake.
Lush prairies and shaded woodlands fringe the shores of the mighty Ray Roberts Lake in this state park. Head to the lake to swim, boat, or stand-up paddleboard; try your luck fishing for crappie, catfish, and white bass; or perhaps beat the lake record for largemouth bass—currently at 15.18 pounds. Away from the water, the 20-mile Greenbelt Corridor stretches to Lake Lewisville, and has trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Campers can stay in the Johnson Branch (north shore) and Isle du Bois (south shore) campground sections of the park, and equestrian camping is also available.
Lush prairies and shaded woodlands fringe the shores of the mighty Ray Roberts Lake in this state park. Head to the lake to swim, boat, or stand-up paddleboard; try your luck fishing for crappie, catfish, and white bass; or perhaps beat the lake record for largemouth bass—currently at 15.18 pounds. Away from the water, the 20-mile Greenbelt Corridor stretches to Lake Lewisville, and has trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Campers can stay in the Johnson Branch (north shore) and Isle du Bois (south shore) campground sections of the park, and equestrian camping is also available.
Activities in the park
2 campgrounds in Ray Roberts Lake State Park
All of these sites have a picnic table, a fire ring or grill, access to restrooms and potable running water, and nice flat ground for your tent. So you’re not going to go wrong regardless of what you choose. Enter the options: 1) ‘Quick and Dirty’ sites- these walk-in developed sites are a short walk from parking and are simple, no-frills sites. 2 Read more...
The Ray Roberts State Park Johnson Branch Unit Campgrounds can actually be broken down into five separate camping areas. These loops are Juniper Cove, Walnut, Oak Point, Dogwood Canyon and Willow Cove. Juniper Cove sites 1-39 are spread out like a pinwheel around the center, which hosts a playground as well as bathroom/shower facilities. Ful Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Ray Roberts State Park is open year-round, but the most popular time to visit is from late spring through early autumn. Average daytime temperatures are 95°F in summer, making this the ideal time for swimming and boat cruises. Peak fishing season for bass is in spring and summer, but you’ll catch crappie and catfish whenever you visit.
Know Before You Go
Public campgrounds (book externally) —