Natural Playground

Escape the bustle of the city and get back to nature just an hour north of the DFW Metroplex. Come play at Ray Roberts Lake State Park for the day or the weekend!

Things to Do

On land, you can camp, hike, bike, ride your horse, rollerblade, geocache or go backpacking. On the water, you can swim at one of our beach areas (no lifeguards on duty), paddle, or wet a hook in our kids’ fishing pond or the lake. Or enjoy quieter pursuits:  photography, nature watching, or simply relaxing! 

Units

Ray Roberts Lake State Park has nine units. Three offer recreation and overnight facilities: Johnson Branch, Isle du Bois and Jordan. The Greenbelt Corridor offers trails, fishing and more. Six satellite units (see sidebar, under hours) have boat ramps.

The full-service Lake Ray Roberts Marina is at the Sanger unit; Lone Star Lodge and Marina is at the Jordan unit. 

Lone Star Lodge and Marina is on the east side of lake, 2 miles west of Pilot Point, TX. Lone Star Lodge and Marina also offers group facilities, watercraft rentals, and more. For reservation information visit the Lone Star Lodge and Marina website or call (940) 686-0261.

Note: This county is under a quarantine to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer to other areas of the state. Moving firewood is restricted. Please buy firewood where you burn it to prevent the spread of diseases and pests.

Stay overnight

Reserve one of our many campsites or a room at Lone Star Lodge. Hold your next group event here; we have group walk-in campsites, four picnic pavilions overlooking the lake, and meeting rooms at Lone Star Lodge.

Fishing

 Anglers catch largemouth bass, crappie, white bass and catfish here the 29,000-acre Ray Roberts Lake. The current lake record for largemouth bass is 15.18 pounds. We have boat ramps, a marina, a fishing pier and fish cleaning stations. Remember, you can fish from the shore or a pier in a state park without a fishing license!

• Lake Ray Roberts Marina (Sanger Unit): Located on the west side of the lake, this full-service marina has boat storage and a boat repair shop. The marina sells and rents boats, sells fuel and rents boat slips. Buy fishing licenses, bait, groceries and deli snacks. For more information, visit the Lake Ray Roberts Marina website or call (940) 458-7343.
• Lone Star Lodge & Marina (Jordan Unit): Located on the east side of the lake, this marina offers boat and jet ski rentals. For more information, visit the Lone Star Lodge and Marina website or call (940) 686-0261. 
• Fishing and lake information for Ray Roberts Lake.
• Water Safety

Trails

Explore miles of trails on foot, bike or horseback. The 20-mile multiuse Greenbelt Corridor runs from the Ray Roberts Dam to Lake Lewisville, along the Elm Fork Branch of the Trinity River. Horse riders can use 12 miles of the trail, while 10 miles are for hike and bike use only. Johnson Branch and Isle du Bois have multiuse trails, some of which are paved.

Isle du Bois Unit has an all-terrain wheelchair for use in the park; email us to reserve the chair for your visit. 

Be safe on the trails, no matter how you access them. Bring plenty of water and travel with a partner.

Get involved

We need your help! Visit our Volunteer page or ask at headquarters.

Support state parks by donating to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.

Ranger Programs

Rangers lead nature hikes and programs on outdoor skills, arts in the parks, and more! Check our Events page for upcoming programs. We offer guided nature hikes and programs for groups at our outdoor classroom. Call the park to schedule a program for your group.

• Drop by the Interpretive Center at Isle du Bois or the Nature Center at Johnson Branch. 
• Borrow a Junior Ranger Explore Pack for your kids!
• Learn more about the park on our Nature and History pages.
• Teachers: This is a Texas Aquatic Science Certified Field Site.

Area Attractions

• Pilot Point: Restaurants, shopping and more.
• Denton:  Museums, art galleries, restaurants and more.
• Gainesville:  Morton Museum, antique shops and zoo.
• Collinsville:  Antique shopping and historical landmarks.
• Dallas:  All the amenities of the big city!
• Fort Worth:  Explore Texas’ western heritage at the Stockyards.
• Texoma Loop of the Great Texas Wildlife Trails:  Best wildlife viewing in the area.