Best Equestrian Camping near North Richland Hills, TX

Ray Roberts Lake State Park offers equestrian campsites with dedicated horse corrals and direct trail access. The campground's Isle du Bois area provides water and electrical hookups for RVs and tent sites with facilities designed for horse owners. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with room for both camping accommodations and horse trailers. The park maintains clean and functional horse facilities while allowing convenient access to riding trails. Park regulations permit pets throughout the grounds, making it suitable for families traveling with both horses and dogs.

Located approximately 45 miles north of North Richland Hills, Ray Roberts Lake State Park connects to extensive bridle trails that wind through wooded terrain and along shoreline areas. The trail system accommodates various riding abilities with routes ranging from beginner-friendly paths to more challenging terrain. Horse owners should bring their own feed and water containers, as the park provides corrals but not feeding equipment. Trailer parking is available at designated spaces near the equestrian campsites. The park remains open year-round with peak season typically running from spring through fall when trail conditions are optimal. Most equestrian sites require reservations, particularly during weekends and holidays when the horse camping areas fill quickly.

Best Equestrian Sites Near North Richland Hills, Texas (24)

    1. Cedar Hill State Park Campground

    62 Reviews
    Cedar Hill, TX
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 291-3900

    $25 - $30 / night

    "They offer water access, electricity, are near facilities, have tables and fire pits. Many of the sites overlook the lake or have easy access to the lake."

    "Lake is nearby, and fishing permits in Tx are cheap and easy to grab online. Fairly quiet, but the sites themselves are private a shaded for the most part."

    2. Loyd Park

    24 Reviews
    Grand Prairie, TX
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 237-4120

    $17 / night

    "Loyd Park is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to escape the city and enjoy the natural beauty of Texas.Β "

    "The park at lakeside had recently flooded but we were not there to go to the water and our site was not effected at all."

    3. Holiday Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Benbrook, TX
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 292-2400

    $14 - $40 / night

    "I chose this campground for its proximity to Fort Worth, and the lake. Just far enough off the highway to diminish all noise, surrounded by hiking trails, is the well maintained Holiday Park."

    "Cabins looked fine from the outside. Holiday Park, Fort Worth, TX (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)"

    4. Pilot Knoll Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Corinth, TX
    19 miles
    Website

    "This just may become our home away from home. I absolutely love this little park. We stayed in spot#5 right at the end of the cove."

    "Many spots are have direct access to the lake to launch a kayak or SUP, boat launch in the day use area."

    5. Isle du Bois Campsites β€” Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    35 Reviews
    Aubrey, TX
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 686-2148

    $15 - $60 / night

    "Roberts Lake State Park has two main campgrounds, the Isle du Bois unit and Johnson unit. These are what I would call twins. They are very similar in layout, scenery and activities."

    "Bring your horses for a equestrian trail as well. Great beach for some sand castles and swimming. And don't forget to hit the Dam store and get the dam special. Good burgers there."

    6. Benson Homestead and Stables

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    Keller, TX
    5 miles
    +1 (817) 231-3775

    $80 / night

    7. Johnson Branch Campsites β€” Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    16 Reviews
    Valley View, TX
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 637-2294

    $15 - $60 / night

    "One of the more expensive Texas state parks. Standard electric at 25/night. Large bathrooms and lots of trash bins. Actual pay phones (who knew those still existed?)"

    "Couldn't see the parking lot due to brush, but it was a very short walk and that was nice."

    8. Northside RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Waxahachie, TX
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 908-0040

    $50 - $60 / night

    "Each shower has its own toilet and vanity behind a lockable door. Our campsite (532) was a little awkward to get in because of the corner and the speed bumps, but not impossible."

    "The park has a man made lake with jogging trails. We enjoyed our stay."

    9. Plateau β€” Lake Mineral Wells State Park

    12 Reviews
    Mineral Wells, TX
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 328-1171

    $24 / night

    "Late in the day we stopped at Lake Mineral Wells State Park, TX. We weren't sure where to go as the gate was unmanned at our arrival."

    "Walk right up to lake. Spots to our right had kayaks to put in right at campsite. Dump site on the way out. Spotted a Texas bobcat."

    10. Thousand Trails Bay Landing

    10 Reviews
    Bridgeport, TX
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We had our own private access to the lake that was secluded by trees at our site. Picnic table and fire ring. The tent only sites was basically a big field with a parking lot nearby."

    "Caution- Google Maps has no idea where the entrance to this campground is. Entry was very easy and the Ranger on duty was extremely helpful."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near North Richland Hills, TX

245 Reviews of 24 North Richland Hills Campgrounds


  • Matt S.
    Sep. 21, 2016

    Isle du Bois Campsites β€” Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Bring your horse to Isle du Bois unit - Roberts Lake State Park

    Roberts Lake State Park has two main campgrounds, the Isle du Bois unit and Johnson unit. These are what I would call twins. They are very similar in layout, scenery and activities. They are on opposite sides of the lake.

    Isle du Bois is a little different in that it has legitimate equestrian camp sites with horse pens built into each site. The park has several equestrian trails and is perfect if you like to ride and camp with your horse.

    The rest of the park has several walk-in camp sites and then a section for campers and RV's. It is a good park and I would normally rate this park as a three but I think that all of the equestrian activities and amenities for horses moves it up to a four.

  • Greg C.
    Apr. 22, 2018

    Isle du Bois Campsites β€” Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Just far enough

    This place is just far enough from DFW to not be to far. Great place to camp, fish and hike. Bring your horses for a equestrian trail as well. Great beach for some sand castles and swimming. And don't forget to hit the Dam store and get the dam special. Good burgers there.

  • Maxwell C.
    Jan. 27, 2023

    Holiday Park Campground

    Surprising Off-Highway Park

    I chose this campground for its proximity to Fort Worth, and the lake. Just far enough off the highway to diminish all noise, surrounded by hiking trails, is the well maintained Holiday Park. Offering both water and electric hookups for RVs, some with a cabin included, alongside standard campsites right at the lake shore. Bathrooms are simple, fully functional, and never too far from any site. Sites are all a good size and not too close to neighbors. Nature/Horse trails line the park, and it's fairly quiet. There's some occasional aircraft noise, but no noise from the highway. The ranger station is well staffed and by the book, all the sites are visibly well maintained, cleaned regularly.

  • D
    Aug. 23, 2019

    Brockdale Park

    Not a campsite

    Equestrian trail and boat launch. This is big parking lot for a boat launch on Lake Lavon and a large Equestrian trail. No camping sites but we have done a picnic here. It’s a few minutes from our home.

  • Cris B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 30, 2025

    Plateau β€” Lake Mineral Wells State Park

    Clean, beautiful and serene

    Late in the day we stopped at Lake Mineral Wells State Park, TX. We weren't sure where to go as the gate was unmanned at our arrival. We missed the turn to the campground, but a friendly and helpful Texas State Park Officer directed us how to get there. He helped us with how to make payment as well.Β 

    The campground was beautiful. It was quiet, the bathrooms were clean, and the lake was serene. There are at least 3 campgrounds, including shelters, equestrian, a loop for tenters, and a loop for larger rigs.Β  We stayed in the Plateau loop. Even though we only stayed one night, I would go back.

  • UnnamedAdventures  The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 20, 2021

    Tadra Point Trailhead & Campground

    Easy access with hiking/horse trails

    We enjoyed our overnight stay near the trailhead. We weren't sure about the accessibility to the trailhead road with our 23 foot travel trailer so we opted to stay off road 904, where the horse trailers park, since there were some nice flat spots. Since we were just staying overnight as we were traveling back to the Midwest we didn't check out the other options. We did call the park Ranger and he said the trailhead is a great place to camp and easy to access with a trailer. Our hot spot on our cell phone was slow since we only had a couple bars, but we were able to get our work done. I would stay here again. We enjoyed a nice hike in the morning before we headed out.

  • Brian
    Sep. 18, 2020

    COE Lavon Lake Lavonia

    Great for something close by

    Nothing to knock you socks off, but it’s a great campsite close to home and nice for a quick getaway. Has the feel of being somewhat remote since it’s out by the lake.

    We’ve camped in the site with the horse stables and put the tents with questionable rain flys in the horse stable.

  • Clari R.
    Oct. 29, 2020

    Johnson Branch Campsites β€” Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Beautiful lake, OK campground

    We found Lake Ray Roberts as a nice swimming spot near Dallas to go cool down during the hot Texas summers and we LOVE it to go grill and hang out as a day long activity. So when my husband and I decide to start camping πŸ• we chose this park as our first trial, and we found it a bit inconvenient for Car camping since the spots are walk up and you gotta leave your car behind in a parking lot. Also, is very primitive style, so clean bathrooms and close-by water is not really part of the package. We loved the view from our spot and if you are up for a primitive experience within a park, then this is great. Just not for us and the type of camping we wanna do 😊

  • David K.
    Oct. 1, 2020

    Isle du Bois Campsites β€” Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Free Fishing!

    The first thing that brought me here was the option to fish without a license! It's been several years now since my wife and I stayed here the first time. It's a good size park with several options for activities: boating, fishing, picnicking, equestrian, hiking, camping, etc. The trails are thorough through the park. The lakefront is great as it gives you a good sense of the size of the lake. I'm looking forward to our next stay here!


Guide to North Richland Hills

Ray Roberts Lake State Park offers trail riding opportunities beyond the equestrian campsites described in the existing facilities. The park sits at approximately 650 feet elevation in the Cross Timbers ecological region, with oak woodland and prairie landscapes. Summer temperatures average 95Β°F from June through September, making spring and fall ideal seasons for horse camping excursions near North Richland Hills, Texas.

What to do

Trail exploration: 26 miles of multi-use trails at Johnson Branch Campsites β€” Ray Roberts Lake State Park wind through wooded terrain. "Lots of hiking trails and biking trails, with clean restrooms! Deer will approach your campsite and you're likely to see all kinds of wildlife," notes Tony C., highlighting wildlife viewing opportunities alongside riding.

Lakeside activities: Access multiple coves for fishing at Pilot Knoll Park Campground where water proximity enhances your experience. Monica C. reports, "We stayed in spot #5 right at the end of the cove. Calm water, large lot land area and clean, easy access to walk right into the lake to swim, and space to dock your boat make the cove side of the park an excellent score."

Wildlife observation: Deer sightings common throughout equestrian areas. "We have done a lot of Primitive camping here that requires only a half mile walk from the parking lot...we saw plenty of deer around camp," shares Matt S. about his experiences at Johnson Branch, making wildlife viewing accessible even from equestrian camping areas.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Isle du Bois Campsites β€” Ray Roberts Lake State Park provides well-separated camping spots. "Campsites, large and private," reports Eric R., emphasizing the room available for horse trailers and equipment beyond what standard campsites offer.

Clean facilities: Regularly maintained restrooms and showers. "Beautiful park with views to the lake. Very clean showers, nice trails...very family friendly," shares Bryan A., noting the importance of clean facilities for extended stays with animals.

Privacy between sites: Natural spacing creates seclusion at Holiday Park Campground. "Sites are far enough apart to not bother anyone but still close enough if you want to make friends," notes Cody P., describing the balance that allows for both socializing and quiet time with your horses.

What you should know

Seasonal water levels: Lake conditions vary throughout year. "We went last weekend, water is high, some areas for RV flooded out," warns Augustin T., emphasizing the need to check conditions before arrival with horse trailers.

Primitive camping options: Walk-in sites available beyond equestrian areas at Loyd Park. "Sites are spaced far apart all come with fire ring and covered picnic table. We stayed in site 115 great spot close to the water," reports Tammie L., highlighting alternative camping options when equestrian sites are full.

Reservation requirements: Book well in advance for weekends and holidays. "Have visited several times, we purchased park pass as they charge daily fee of $10 per vehicle," notes TJ & Laura S. about Loyd Park, pointing out additional fees beyond campsite costs.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple play areas available for children. "There is also a small playground with slides and climbing structures across from the restrooms. My youngest was super excited to see a little library set up at the playground," shares Monica C. about facilities at Pilot Knoll Park, offering diversions for young riders.

Wildlife education opportunities: Deer sightings create learning moments. "We came across 5 different groups of them as I was driving around taking in the entire campground," shares James S. about wildlife at Holiday Park Campground, making wildlife viewing accessible even from equestrian areas.

Beach areas: Swimming options after trail rides. "Nice sand and roped off swimming areas with large playgrounds," describes Matt S. about Isle du Bois, providing cooling options after hot days on horseback.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Cedar Hill State Park Campground offers varied options. "The park is designed with small loops for 15-20 camp sites in each loop. Very little traffic right by the individual spots. Easy in and out of park," advises Michael C., noting the importance of choosing sites that accommodate both living quarters and horse trailers.

Hookup availability: Water and electric connections vary by site. "Full hookup sites but many are partial hookups. You pick your own site which is nice," explains Laura H., emphasizing the need to verify appropriate connections for horse camping equipment.

Seasonal considerations: Spring and fall provide optimal conditions. "Fall is wonderful at both Johnson ranch and Isle Du Bois," recommends Kerry C., highlighting ideal seasons for equestrian camping with moderate temperatures.

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