Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit Camping
in May

🌡️ 70-88°F● medium crowds🏕️ 162 campsites🚗 3 hr 30 min from Austin

Booking Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit in May

May is a medium-crowd month at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit. Great weather before summer heat. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for May dates, that window opens in December. You have more flexibility, but holiday weekends and popular sites fill quickly. An alert is your insurance policy.

What to Expect in May

Temperatures run 70-88°F at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit in May. 70-88°F_ADVICE

Best activities: swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking.

Park Highlights

  • Sandy swimming beach on Ray Roberts Lake
  • Excellent fishing — largemouth bass, catfish, crappie
  • DORBA mountain bike trails — well-maintained singletrack

Tips for May

  • 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

Common Questions

Is Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit crowded in May?

May sees medium crowds at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit. Great weather before summer heat.

When do reservations open for May?

Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For May, the booking window opens in December. Set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations any time.

What should I pack for May camping?

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May at a Glance

Weather
70-88°F
Crowds
Medium
Campsites
162
Activities
swimming