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Ray Roberts Lake State Park anchors the camping landscape around Pilot Point, Texas, with two main units offering diverse camping experiences. The Isle du Bois unit features lakeside campsites with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, while the Johnson Branch unit provides similar amenities plus cabin and glamping options. Several private RV parks complement these state facilities, including Waggin Tail Ranch RV Park and Shady Creek RV Park, both offering full hookups for RVs. The region includes a mix of developed campgrounds with modern amenities and more rustic options for those seeking a traditional outdoor experience.
Access to campgrounds in the Pilot Point area remains consistent year-round, with most facilities operating through all seasons. Summer months bring higher temperatures and increased demand for lakefront sites, particularly on weekends and holidays. Ray Roberts Lake State Park requires entrance fees ($7 per person daily) in addition to camping fees, though annual Texas State Parks Passes ($70) provide an economical alternative for frequent visitors. Cell service varies throughout the area, with most developed campgrounds offering adequate coverage. Water levels at Lake Lewisville and Ray Roberts Lake can fluctuate seasonally, affecting shoreline camping and boat launch accessibility. A camper noted, "The Isle du Bois unit features well over 2 miles of concrete hike and bike trails as well as one of the nicest beaches found in North Texas."
Lakefront camping receives consistently positive reviews, with many visitors highlighting the peaceful water views and recreational opportunities. The primitive sites at Isle du Bois campground provide a more secluded experience while remaining accessible, requiring only a short half-mile walk from parking areas. According to one visitor, "The primitive sites in the Hawthorne campgrounds are spaced a good distance apart and really give you a feel of isolation. Sites on the perimeter all have lake access where you can pull a boat up." Wildlife sightings, particularly deer, are commonly reported throughout the camping areas. Families appreciate the playgrounds and swimming areas available at the state park facilities. While some campgrounds can become crowded during peak seasons, the variety of options in the area allows campers to find sites matching their desired level of solitude or social atmosphere.
Best Campgrounds near Pilot Point (247)
1. Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
"In the hot month of July 2020 I loaded up Little Red and headed out to spend several days camping at the Isle Du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake."
"68 year-old solo camper getting ready to travel around the country, car/tent camping primarily."
from $15 - $60 / night
Check Availability2. Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
"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."
from $15 - $60 / night
Check Availability3. 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."
from $14 - $30 / night
Check Availability4. Hidden Cove Park & Marina
"Stayed here as a group traveling to the Frisco, Texas area for a college football game. We spent 2 nights in a RV. Was within close distance to where we were attending the football game."
"Most Sites appear to be good size (at least those near our site). Has store onsite for drinks, snacks, etc. Ability to rent paddle boards and kayaks at the park to enjoy the lake."
5. Shady Creek RV Park and Storage
"CrossFit is walking distance (separate business). The pool is nice. You’re right next to Frisco, Prosper, Littlr Elm, Savannah, and Denton."
"We traveled from West Texas, stayed 4 nights, had rain almost every day. The park is well laid out, small clean well maintained yards."
from $999 / night
Check Availability6. Waggin Tail Ranch RV Park
"Only down side is the Texas heat and none of the sites have any shade trees."
from $70 / night
Check Availability7. Sugar Hill RV Resort
"About 45minutes north of Dallas which makes easy entry and exit. Very clean amenities, spacious sites, better than average dog park, good amount of grass and walking trails around."
"The grounds are beautiful, with flowering trees, flowers, bushes and grasses around the patios and walking paths that make it feel more like a retreat than an RV park."
8. Sanger - Denton North KOA
"It is directly behind the McClain's in Sanger. Our site was a full service, pull through, partially shaded site that was reserved by the dealership for new owners."
9. Erwin Park
"The only sound other than bird song is the occasional moo and some coyote yips in the distance"
"Erwin Park is a great place to visit if you're looking to spend a few days running or biking trails. Campsites are far enough apart that you have privacy yet close enough that you don't feel alone."
10. Good Shepherd RV Park & Storage
"Wide gravel sites, wide enough to put out the mat and still park the truck next to that. Showers and bathrooms are new and very clean. Laundry is also new and only $1.50 for wash or dry."
"Nothing fancy and definitely off the beaten path."
from $55 / night
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Drive Time
- 37 min from Sherman, TX
- 55 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 52 min from Wichita Falls, TX
- 2 hrs 10 min from Tyler, TX
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Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
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Recent Reviews near Pilot Point, TX
630 Reviews of 247 Pilot Point Campgrounds
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.
- HHope H.
GuideBonham State Park Campground
Okay for an Overnight
This is a very small campground with a central bathroom/showers up the hill from the campsites. The lake means bugs. The bathrooms were not terrible. The showers were clean-ish.
MichelleScoutSuper 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
David B.GuideIsle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Beautiful and quiet. Widely spaced sites in loops, but challenging to back in.
Folks want different things out of campsites. For me, it's scenic beauty, quiet for work and mental health, and nice places to take my dog. This checks all the boxes!
None of my reviews will be useful for amenities or activities because I just don't use them. I can't tell you about bathrooms, fishing, etc. I can tell you the water is very soft and feels slick or soapy even after you rinse. I have onboard reverse osmosis and wouldn't recommend drinking city water anywhere in Texas. There's too much oil production here and gas and chemicals are all over.
The staff at the gate were pleasant and said, "You must be David," when I pulled in, which was very nice and made it easy and welcoming.
Texas has many undiscovered and wonderful public lands, whether you're really camping or just working remote, watching the deer, or seeing the sunrise over a lake from your bedroom window. Get out here and come see them!
Andy M.
LegendPreston Bend - Lake Texoma
Great view out on the peninsula.
Got here after Labor day weekend and mostly all to ourselves.
Guide to Pilot Point
Ray Roberts Lake State Park comprises the camping landscape near Pilot Point, Texas. The region sits at an elevation of approximately 662 feet, with surrounding terrain characterized by rolling prairie and post oak trees. Winter temperatures typically range from 30-60°F while summer months can reach 95-100°F with high humidity, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions.
What to do
Mountain biking on maintained trails: Erwin Park offers excellent single-track trails for mountain biking enthusiasts. "Best mountain bike single tracks around with lots of built features," notes Brian, who recommends the park for both day use and car camping with family.
Fishing from shoreline sites: Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake provides excellent bank fishing opportunities from waterfront sites. A visitor reports, "Sites on the point have few trees and wide open spaces, but the lake view is expansive," making it ideal for anglers who want direct lake access.
Hiking network exploration: Trail systems around Pilot Point offer various hiking experiences. At Erwin Park, "The trail network is about 9 miles and maintained by DORBA," explains James_TrueZoneCoaching. The trails are well-marked with designated directions: "Runners, hikers, walkers go one direction and bikes go the opposite."
What campers like
Uncrowded lakefront access: The Johnson Branch unit provides less crowded water access than other areas. According to Kerry C., "Johnson Branch is not near as busy as Isle Du Bois. Both of these campgrounds at Lake Ray Roberts are very well kept. The beach area at Johnson Branch is not as nice as Isle Du Bois, but everything else is very similar."
Private campsites with lake views: Johnson Branch Campsites feature well-designed sites that offer privacy despite proximity. Joyce L. notes, "The sites are so well manicured and like the other reviews stated, they're cut in a way that gives you privacy. The sites are fairly close together but the grass makes it feel like you have your own little oasis."
Quiet winter camping: Off-season visits provide a more peaceful experience at Isle du Bois. Eric R. observed during December, "There are few campers here in December. Restrooms were clean. Campsites, large and private," highlighting the benefit of visiting during cooler months.
What you should know
Weather and water conditions: Lake levels can fluctuate significantly, affecting campsite availability. Augustin T. reported at Isle du Bois Campsites, "Water is high, some areas for RV flooded out," indicating the need to check conditions before arrival.
Walk-in distance for primitive sites: Prepare for longer walks than expected at primitive sites. Christopher L. warns about the Wild Plum area: "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."
Security considerations: Some campgrounds have limited security monitoring. At Willow Grove, a camper noted: "The park is technically closed at 10pm but there's no gate and technically anyone can drive in any time. I saw the police drive through often, but it still didn't feel as secure as other campsites I've been to."
Tips for camping with families
Look for playgrounds near campsites: Certain camping loops offer convenient playground access. Chris H. at Johnson Branch observed, "One of the nice things from our site, was that we were about 1/4 mile from a little playground for the kids. The playground wasn't anything grand, but it broke up the days for the kids some, which as all parents know is a gift."
Choose shade during summer: Texas heat requires strategic site selection. At Willow Grove Park, Summer A. recommends, "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."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Schedule early mornings and evenings for wildlife spotting. "We have car camped on a few occasions here and each time we saw plenty of deer around camp," notes a visitor about primitive camping areas.
Tips from RVers
Full hookup options: Shady Creek RV Park and Storage provides complete amenities for longer stays. Pedro C. describes, "The park is well laid out, small clean well maintained yards. The paved road was beginning to break up from all the rain with pot holes and new ones beginning to pop up. The pads are gravel and almost level."
Site selection for privacy: When staying at campgrounds with both RV and tent sites, select locations strategically. At Hickory Creek, Susan L. advises, "I camped at site 39 and it was an asphalt/gravel pad and fairly level. Water pressure was good and there was lots of shade and ample privacy between sites in this section. Sites on the point have few trees and wide open spaces, but the lake view is expansive."
Weather preparation: The region experiences significant storm activity, especially during spring and fall. Joyce L. warns, "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)," emphasizing the need for secure equipment setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Pilot Point, TX?
What camping is available near Pilot Point, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, Pilot Point, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 247 campgrounds and RV parks near Pilot Point, TX and 8 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Pilot Point, TX?
Which is the most popular campground near Pilot Point, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pilot Point, TX is Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 38 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pilot Point, TX?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pilot Point, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near Pilot Point, TX.
What parks are near Pilot Point, TX?
What parks are near Pilot Point, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Pilot Point, TX that allow camping, notably Caddo National Grassland and Lewisville Lake.
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