Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit?
Campsites at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit range from $15 to $30 per night, plus a $7/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (): $25/night. Water + Electric (): $30/night. Primitive Hike-in (): $15/night.
How far in advance can I book Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch 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 - Johnson Branch Unit have?
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit has 174 total sites. 93 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 11 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 70 Primitive Hike-in sites in the loop.
What's the best campsite at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit?
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Book the water-and-electric sites first - they have water, electric, restrooms and showers nearby and go fastest. For Privacy: The primitive walk-in sites offer the most solitude, with a walk of up to a quarter mile from parking to the campsite. For RVs: Grab a 50/30/20-amp electric site for the most power and easiest big-rig setup.
What should I bring to Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch 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. Great base for fishing Ray Roberts Lake without the crowds
When is the best time to visit Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit?
March through November. Less crowded than Isle du Bois unit. Spring and fall weekends are busiest.
What if Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch 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 - Johnson Branch Unit have shelters?
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Water + Electric, Water + Electric, Primitive Hike-in camping options.
Can I bring an RV to Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit?
Yes. Water + Electric (): max 93 sites, Water, 20/30-amp electric; restrooms with showers nearby. Water + Electric (): max 11 sites, Water, 20/30/50-amp electric; restrooms with showers nearby. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
How far is Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit from Austin?
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit is about 3 hr 30 min from downtown Austin. Located near Valley View, TX in the North Texas / DFW region.
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