Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit?
Campsites at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit range from $15 to $30 per night, plus a $7/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (): $30/night. Water + Electric (): $25/night. Walk-in Tent (): $15/night. Primitive Hike-in (): $15/night.
How far in advance can I book Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at 8 a.m., exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
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 total sites. 13 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 102 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 53 Walk-in Tent sites in the loop, 6 Primitive Hike-in sites in the loop.
What's the best campsite at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit?
It depends on what you're looking for. 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.
What should I bring to Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit?
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. The Johnson Branch unit across the lake is a separate entry — this is the Isle du Bois unit on the south side
When is the best time to visit Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit?
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.
What if Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit is sold out?
Use Camp.land to set a free availability alert. We scan official booking systems every 10 minutes and notify you the instant a cancellation happens. People cancel all the time — especially midweek. You can also try walk-up sites on the day of arrival, but availability isn't guaranteed.
Does Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit have shelters?
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Water + Electric, Water + Electric, Walk-in Tent, Primitive Hike-in camping options.
Can I bring an RV to Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit?
Yes. Water + Electric (): max 13 sites, 20/30/50-amp electric, picnic table, fire ring/grill, restrooms with showers nearby. Water + Electric (): max 102 sites, Water, 20/30-amp electric, picnic table, fire ring/grill, restrooms with showers nearby. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
How far is Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit from Austin?
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit is about 3 hr 30 min from downtown Austin. Located near Pilot Point, TX in the North Texas / DFW region.
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