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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 campsitesNorth Texas / DFW3 hr 30 min from Austin$7/person entrance fee
Short answer
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit campsites release on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central. Popular dates sell out fast. If your dates are already taken, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals around Pilot Point are bookable today.
Getting a site at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit fills up fast for weekends and holidays. Popular dates can be gone within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already taken, the surest way to lock in a place to stay is a cabin or vacation rental nearby.
Places to stay near Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit
Sandy lakeside cabins and mountain bike retreats await near the fishing grounds.
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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
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Sandy lakeside cabins and mountain bike retreats await near the fishing grounds.
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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. 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. 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, at 8 a.m. Central. For Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit, popular weekends can sell out within minutes of the window opening, so book the instant it opens. If your dates are already full, a cabin or vacation rental near Pilot Point is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
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 nothing is available for your dates, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals near Pilot Point are bookable today as a backup.
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Cabins & vacation rentals near Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit
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