Chris H.
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LegendJohnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
We were in the walnut loop, spot 52 and it was awesome. Plenty of room and the site backs up to the lake so we could walk a path from our site to the lake to fish.
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Isle du Bois Campsites at Ray Roberts Lake State Park permits pets throughout its spacious, well-spaced campsites, offering a mix of RV and tent sites with water views and shade from oak trees. The park maintains clean facilities and features miles of pet-accessible concrete hike and bike trails. Pets must remain leashed in all areas of the park. Campers note the park's spacious sites provide plenty of room to set up camp while keeping pets comfortable. Shady Creek RV Park provides fenced yards at many sites, particularly appealing for long-term stays with pets. The campground's app-enabled laundry facilities allow campers to check machine availability while walking dogs around the property.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park trails accommodate leashed dogs with multiple hiking options through the Cross Timbers region, where pets can enjoy the abundant wildlife viewing opportunities alongside their owners. During summer months, pet owners should be mindful of hot ground surfaces that can damage paw pads, especially on concrete paths during midday heat. Waggin Tail Ranch RV Park features a dedicated dog park with a pond for swimming, plus dog washing and grooming areas. The Johnson Branch unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park also welcomes pets in all accommodation types including cabins and glamping options. Several campgrounds in the area provide sanitary dump stations and trash collection, essential amenities for maintaining clean environments when traveling with pets.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Krugerville (164)
1. Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake
"Location: The location is tucked away in the small lakeside town of Hickory Creek...which is surrounded by Denton to the north and Lewisville/Dallas to the south."
"I like this COE campground because conveniently located near where I live, and if I’m lucky I can snag a site with trees and lake access."
4 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $14 - $30 / night
2. Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville
"It’s close to my home but makes me feel like I’m camping far away from home. Lots of trees, many spots right on the water, great kayak launch, has hiking trails and decent distance between sites."
"Nice RV sites, close to the water. Campground close to town but away from the noise. Nice boat ramp/dock and day use areas too. Recently renovated bathrooms. Staff friendly."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $35 / night
3. Shady Creek RV Park and Storage
"We traveled from West Texas, stayed 4 nights, had rain almost every day. The park is well laid out, small clean well maintained yards."
"CrossFit is walking distance (separate business). The pool is nice. You’re right next to Frisco, Prosper, Littlr Elm, Savannah, and Denton."
Check Availabilityfrom $999 / night
4. Willow Grove Park
"The walk-in to P07 was quite lengthy, but P11 had parking spots right next to camp."
"The lake was warm and there was a little "beach" for swimming- I would recommend water shoes and floaties! There are picnic tables and benches all over and tons of parking."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $25 / night
5. Sanger - Denton North KOA
"Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!"
"Nice playground for kids and dog park. The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is the feeling that we were parked in an RV storage lot rather than a campground."
6. Destiny Dallas RV Resort
"Convenient location. Pool, laundry, WiFi, rec room, playground. Shaded RV spots. Very green and well kept. One of the best places we’ve stayed at."
7. The Retreat at Shady Creek
"We always choose the fence line back in sites, and they always come with plenty of grass to walk the dogs. The fence backs up to residential, but that doesn't bother us."
Check Availabilityfrom $64 - $80 / night
8. Waggin Tail Ranch RV Park
"Nice big dog park with a pond, also a grooming and dog wash area. Has a pool with hot tub, and a small playground for the kids. We enjoyed our time here, so unique to have a fenced yard."
Check AvailabilityAvailable next weekend
from $70 / night
9. Hickory Creek COE Campground
"Park layout and lake access is great. Several sites are water adjacent. Staff is all very friendly and helpful."
"Learn from our mistake or you have a long walk."
10. Wagon Master RV Park and Alpaca Farm
"Also loved that they are pet friendly!"
"The grounds are very well kept and decorated with Texas charm. The office is well lit with bistro lights after dark, for late arrivals."
Drive Time
- 46 min from Sherman, TX
- 52 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 41 min from Wichita Falls, TX
- 2 hrs 9 min from Tyler, TX
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- ssiyeon Y.
TravelerHickory Creek - Lewisville Lake
Great view
Benjamin S.
GuideSanger - Denton North KOA
The KOA is clean and well maintained. There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!
- WWayneTraveler
Winstar RV Park
Super easy in and out. Pretty much every amenity that you would want at a very modern campground.
Michelle C.TravelerThe Vineyards Campground & Cabins
Disappointing and unnecessarily confrontational experience.
I booked and paid for a campsite at The Vineyards in my self-contained Sprinter camper van. I checked in without issue and had already spent one night there when the park manager, Lisa, approached me while I was relaxing inside my van to inform me that my vehicle was not welcome.
She stated that the city requires RVs to have hookups and be commercially manufactured. However, the campground’s published policies explicitly allow management to approve converted camper vans (and I am fully self-contained). It also allows for truck campers, which I suppose theoretically could have sewer hookups, but I assure you my custom converted Sprinter is more aesthetic than a truck camper, if that was her concern (no offense to my truck camper friends).
I also could not find the city ordinance she was referring to.
I understand that campgrounds have rules and that management has discretion to enforce them. What I don’t understand is why my reservation was accepted, why I was allowed to stay overnight, or why the situation needed to be handled so confrontationally.
When I offered to leave if they would refund my unused second night, Lisa told me it was too late for a refund and that I might as well stay.
So apparently my van was prohibited until refunding my money became the alternative.
I wasn’t causing a disturbance, requesting special accommodations, or asking to use facilities I hadn’t paid for. I was simply enjoying a campsite I’d reserved and paid for.
The campground itself is lovely, which makes the experience even more disappointing. A straightforward, respectful conversation about their policies would have been entirely reasonable. Instead, I was made to feel unwelcome at a place where I was already a paying guest.
If you’re traveling in a self-contained converted camper van, I’d strongly recommend getting written approval before booking, regardless of whether your reservation is accepted. And given that I am now reading other complaints of the staff being rude, I might avoid this spot altogether.
- Curtis L.Traveler
Red River Ranch RV Resort
Red River RV Resort (Deluxe) in Thackerville OK is a hot mess to be polite. The entire campground is covered with goathead sand burrs. It's impossible to go outside and enjoy any part of the campground. If you do go out you have to be very careful not to bring any of the sand burrs into the camper. The property owner / management knows of the campground issues but they're not doing anything to fix the issues. The pool and hot tub are disgusting, both have green slimy water with leaves, dirt and whatever else blew into it. The community room is locked and you have to ask at the office to get access. The community room has multiple TV's but none if them turn on so whats point in having them. On the good side it has two nice pool tables so its has some purpose. The gym area is packed with equipment but looks more like a storage locker than a gym.The campground has a good laundry room and okay WIFI. The showers are okay, older facilty but it all works. It has a fenced dog park but again It's covered with sand burrs so its unuseable. There's several empty/abandonded campers through out the campground. We went down the street to the local public park, sadly the park is unuseable as well due to the sand burrs being everywhere. It appears sand burrs are a bigger issue in the area and just not only at the campground. The campsites have full hook ups, some of the sewer hose tubes have caps while others don't. The neighboring campsite sewer connection didnt have a sewer cap and it has a huge wolf spider living in it.... we had planned to stay the full 14 days but leaving early due to the 8 billion sand burrs. Our dog is unable to walk in the grass, dirt, pavement without a paw full of sand burrs. I'm very disappointed C2C thinks this is a deluxe campground, I would be embarrassed to be in any way connected to it. There's other campgrounds in the area that have similar nightly cost ($40 - $50) if I was to pay outside of the C2C members rate with useable grass yards, clean useable swimming pools and community rooms. This could be an amazing campground if someone would fix the issues. As it stands now I would avoid this campground at all costs.
Michelle
ScoutSuper Park RV
Surprise
O boy o boy will you be in for a surprise at this supposedly resort style RV PARK. No trees, no covered sites, no pool or hot tub, bathrooms are covered with bugs. Office is never opened. New management sucks and get ready to sign your life away on long term contracts
- MichelleScout
Super Park RV
Where do I start
False advertisement. Owners are not accommodating. Pool and hot tub (not a heated hot tub at all) haven’t been opened since we got here. Absolutely nothing “resort” about a residential pool with no heat in a hot tub that hasn’t opened).
Owners changed rules (require a 12-month lease that is very in depth and doesn’t pertaining to living in a RV park but more like leasing a house or apartment), pricing and everything else in a matter of 2- month. They are so bad; our property manager resigned after only 3- months here. Google reviews are all fake reviews. No trees, no covered sites, no guest/overflow parking. Dumpsters are always overflowing and owners have no one on property during the hours they have listed as their “open” hours. Photoshopped pictures on their website, I would stay clear of this place.
- WWendy J.Scout
Hickory Creek COE Campground
Great place!
We had a great time here. Lots of shade, privacy and great view of lake
Guide to Krugerville
Ray Roberts Lake State Park dominates camping options near Krugerville, Texas with its distinct Isle du Bois and Johnson Branch units on opposite sides of the lake. Situated in the Cross Timbers ecological region at approximately 640 feet elevation, the area experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 95°F while winter nights can drop below freezing. Most campsites require advance reservations during peak season from March through October.
What to do
Fishing from shore or pier: At Hickory Creek on Lake Lewisville, multiple spots offer easy access for bank fishing. "Sites 119-122 (maybe 123) are right on the lake so you can see ducks and do some bank fishing without needing to go anywhere," notes Christopher L. about Ray Roberts Lake's Isle du Bois.
Explore primitive camping areas: Isle du Bois offers secluded options for those seeking more isolation. "We have done a lot of Primitive camping here that requires only a half mile walk from the parking lot. The primitive sites in the Hawthorne campgrounds are spaced a good distance apart and really give you a feel of isolation," shares Matt S.
Visit the swimming beach: Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle du Bois features designated swimming areas for summer visitors. "There is also a fantastic beach swim area for day use or to visit while your camping. Nice sand and roped off swimming areas with large playgrounds," according to Matt S.
Use the hiking trail network: The Johnson Branch unit provides multiple trail options. "Very clean showers, nice trails...very family friendly. Enjoyed our quick overnight," writes Bryan A. These trails are typically less crowded than those at Isle du Bois.
What campers like
Large, private campsites: Sites at Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake provide generous space between neighbors. "A lot of space between sites, well level and paved, family oriented, very quite, beautiful lake and tree sites, lighted power supply post with all the amps available. Fire pits, bbq, picnic tables and some with gazebo," according to Reynolds O.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campers report frequent wildlife sightings. "We have car camped on a few occasions here and each time we saw plenty of deer around camp," reports Matt S. about Isle du Bois, while Tony C. adds, "Deer will approach your campsite and you're likely to see all kinds of wildlife."
Year-round availability: Unlike some seasonal parks, most campgrounds in the area remain open throughout the year. "There are few campers here in December. Restrooms were clean. Campsites, large and private," notes Eric R. about winter camping at Isle du Bois.
Accessibility to amenities: Willow Grove Park offers conveniences despite feeling remote. "The bathrooms are clean, signal is great for Verizon and T-mobile. Fairly close by to Carrollton where there's amazing Asian food and boba. Lake is gorgeous too," Joyce L. shares about her experience.
What you should know
Primitive site distances: At Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch, walk-in sites require more effort than advertised. "The trail path to the campsites is further than indicated or implied on the website, which isn't a problem if you're packed light, but if you're car camping with heavy equipment you will be surprised how far it is," warns Christopher L.
Weather conditions: The Texas climate creates unique challenges. "Super, super windy. Got hit by two really bad lightning and thunderstorms and had to sit in my car for a while during the worst of it (certain parts had tornados and hail)," reports Joyce L. about Willow Grove Park.
Off-season advantages: Visiting during cooler months offers benefits. "We went last weekend, water is high, some areas for RV flooded out. Great place to go," notes Augustin T. about spring conditions at Isle du Bois.
Security considerations: Some parks lack controlled access. "The park is technically closed at 10pm but there's no gate and technically anyone can drive in any time," explains Joyce L. about Willow Grove. "This park would be great if they had someone working the gate. So much traffic and it felt like it went way later than 10 pm," adds Mia D.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds for children: Multiple parks offer dedicated play areas. "There are several playground areas central to the various campgrounds with easy access for your family," notes Matt S. about Isle du Bois. At Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville, "There is a playground for the kids, and even a Little Free Library," according to Jessica H.
Swimming options with safety features: Designated swimming areas provide controlled environments. "The last was warm and there was a little 'beach' for swimming - I would recommend water shoes and floaties!" advises Summer A. about Willow Grove Park.
Camping close to home advantage: When traveling with kids, proximity matters. "We hopped over for a one night trip and had a blast! Our site was right off the water with a fun view (at night) of the lake Lewisville bridge. Sites were large enough for us (tent campers) without feeling too close to our rv/camper neighbors!" shares Joshua M. about Hickory Creek.
Tent site selection: Choose sites based on family needs. "If you're picking a site in this camp area, #117 is right off the trail and nearest to the community restrooms," recommends Christopher L. about Isle du Bois.
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Shady Creek RV Park and Storage offers complete services for extended stays. "Very clean and well kept RV park. Close to town, but feels secluded enough. Great experience for long-term camping," reports Jess W.
Laundry facilities: Several parks offer washing machines. "I really like the app that lets you pay so you don't need coins but also tells you how much time you have remaining or if there are machines available," shares Rafael A. about the convenience at Shady Creek.
Water pressure issues: Be prepared with regulators at some parks. "I found the water pressure too strong for my class b as the pressure caused a link under my sink. Convinced me to purchase my own water pressure resistor gauge," warns Chris P. about Pilot Knoll Park.
Site layout and navigation: Pay attention to access routes. "Road into park is a narrow residential street. Entry gate is narrow. Single loop road allows for fairly easy backing into sites," notes "Me" regarding Willow Grove Park.
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