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Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit
Pilot Point, Texas · 185 campsites
Illustrative landscape
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.
Campsites
185 campsites
Region
North Texas / DFW
Guide rate from
$15/night*
Entrance
$7/person
Short answer
Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation guidance · Checked 2026-09-07.
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Campsite types
*Guide prices only. Confirm current rates when booking.
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
Book directly with the park
Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Confirm current inventory, rates, fees, and seasonal details on the official booking site.
Texas state parks don’t have live cancellation alerts yet — but most sold-out sites free up 1–2 weeks before the date. We’ll email you the booking playbook (exact release times, the cancellation window, how to pounce) and tell you first if live Texas alerts launch.
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Location & trip guide
Pilot Point, Texas
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit is in North Texas / DFW, about 3 hr 30 min from Austin. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
Get directions ↗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. If your dates are already full, book direct on ReserveAmerica the moment the 5-month window opens, or reserve a cabin or vacation rental nearby that you can book today.
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. Published guide rates start at $15/night plus a $7/person entrance fee; confirm current rates when booking.
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?+
Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit?+
Cancellations at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit happen regularly, most often 1 to 3 weeks before the date, so it is worth checking ReserveAmerica directly for openings. If campsites are full, check cabins and vacation rentals near Pilot Point for your dates.