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Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit

Ray Roberts Isle du Bois is one of the best lake camping parks in North Texas, sitting on the south shore of Ray Roberts Lake about 45 minutes north of the DFW metroplex. The park has a big, well-organized campground, a legitimate sandy swimming beach, and excellent fishing. The cross-timber forest here — a mix of post oak, blackjack oak, and eastern red cedar — gives the park a different feel from the Hill Country parks most Texans think of first. Mountain bikers love the DORBA trail system, and the lake is big enough for real boating.

185 campsites|North Texas / DFW|3 hr 30 min from Austin|$7/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$30/night

13 sites

20/30/50-amp electric, picnic table, fire ring/grill, restrooms with showers nearbyRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$25/night

102 sites

Water, 20/30-amp electric, picnic table, fire ring/grill, restrooms with showers nearbyRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$15/night

53 sites

No hookups - water and restrooms nearby; picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, lantern postTent OK

Primitive Hike-in

$15/night

6 sites

Equestrian sites - no electricity; water nearby, fire ring/grill, hitching postsTent OK

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Guide to Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit

Best Campsites

For Families:Book the 30/20-amp water + electric sites — the largest loop, close to restrooms with showers, and the best fit for a family base camp
For Privacy:The primitive walk-in sites sit 1/8 to 1/4 mile from parking and offer the most solitude in the park
For RVs:Grab the 50/30/20-amp electric sites first — they handle bigger rigs and go fastest on summer weekends
For Couples:A walk-in tent site or a quieter 30/20-amp electric site works well for two — shaded by the cross-timber oaks

When to Go

March through October, with summer being busiest for lake swimming and boating. Spring fishing is excellent. Fall weekends fill up fast for the cooler weather camping.

Tips

  • →The swimming beach is the best in any North Texas state park — get there early on hot weekends
  • →The DORBA mountain bike trails connect to the Greenbelt Corridor — you can ride for miles
  • →Ray Roberts Lake is big enough for powerboating and jet skis — it won't feel like a quiet paddle lake
  • →Bring a shade canopy for the beach — there's very little natural shade on the sand
  • →The Johnson Branch unit across the lake is a separate entry — this is the Isle du Bois unit on the south side

Highlights

Sandy swimming beach on Ray Roberts LakeExcellent fishing — largemouth bass, catfish, crappieDORBA mountain bike trails — well-maintained singletrackFull-service boat ramp and marina nearbyCross-timber forest habitat — post oak and blackjack oak45 minutes north of DFW — easy weekend escape

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit — Frequently Asked

Is Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit hard to book?+

Yes — Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through October, with summer being busiest for lake swimming and boating. Spring fishing is excellent. Fall weekends fill up fast for the cooler weather camping. Using a campsite alert service like Camp.land to catch cancellations is the most reliable way to get a site when it appears sold out.

How many campsites does Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit have?+

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit has 185 campsites, including Water + Electric, Walk-in Tent, Primitive Hike-in. Sites start at $15/night plus a $7/person entrance fee.

What is the entrance fee at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit?+

The entrance fee at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit is $7 per person per day. A Texas State Parks Pass ($70/year) waives entrance fees for you and all passengers in your vehicle.

How far in advance should I book Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit?+

Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit, popular weekends sell out within minutes of the booking window opening. If your dates are already showing as full, set a Camp.land alert at camp.land/pricing?park=ray-roberts-isle-du-bois — cancellations happen regularly.

How can I get a last-minute campsite at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit?+

The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit is to monitor for cancellations. Camp.land (camp.land) scans every 10 minutes and emails you the moment a site opens up, with a direct booking link. Cancellations are most common 1–3 weeks before the reservation date.

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