Best Equestrian Camping near Princeton, TX
Isle du Bois Campsites at Ray Roberts Lake State Park features legitimate equestrian camp sites with horse pens built into each site. The park maintains several equestrian trails specifically designed for riders camping with their horses. Campers can secure their horses in the individual corrals while enjoying the surrounding Cross Timbers region with its abundance of oak trees and wildlife. The equestrian sites accommodate both tent camping and RV setups, with water and electric hookups available. Many horse owners bring their trailers and park them adjacent to their designated sites. The park's equestrian facilities are considered exceptional compared to other campgrounds in the North Texas area, elevating it above similar parks in the region.
The equestrian trail system connects riders to various parts of the 2,000+ acre park, offering scenic routes through wooded areas and along the lakeshore. Horse owners can access water for their animals at designated points throughout the trail system. Ray Roberts Lake State Park provides both the Isle du Bois unit and Johnson Branch unit for equestrian camping, though Isle du Bois offers more developed horse facilities. Brockdale Park on Lake Lavon also offers equestrian trails but lacks overnight camping facilities, functioning primarily as a trailhead with a large parking area for horse trailers. COE Lavon Lake Lavonia has been used by campers to stable horses during questionable weather, with some tent campers utilizing the horse stables for shelter during rain. Reservations are recommended well in advance as the equestrian sites tend to book quickly, especially during peak seasons.
