Best Equestrian Camping near River Oaks, 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 perfect for riding and camping with horses. Water and electric hookups are available at these specialized sites, which accommodate both the rider's camping needs and their horse's requirements. The equestrian facilities include built-in horse pens at each campsite, allowing horses to remain safely contained while campers enjoy the park amenities. The park's layout provides easy access to equestrian trails directly from the camping area. Horse owners find the park particularly accommodating compared to other campgrounds in the region that lack dedicated equine facilities.

The equestrian trails at Ray Roberts Lake State Park connect to a network of paths suitable for various skill levels. Riders can access these trails directly from their campsites, eliminating the need to trailer horses to trailheads. The park's equestrian camping area is separated from standard camping loops, creating a more specialized environment for those traveling with horses. Trail riders note the park's equestrian-friendly design makes it significantly more appealing than standard campgrounds. Water troughs are available near the equestrian sites, though during drought conditions, water levels may be affected. The park's location north of the DFW Metroplex provides a convenient horse camping destination without traveling far from urban areas. Free fishing is available at the lake, adding recreational options for equestrians when not riding.

Best Equestrian Sites Near River Oaks, Texas (22)

    1. Cedar Hill State Park Campground

    61 Reviews
    Cedar Hill, TX
    26 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. Holiday Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Benbrook, TX
    12 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.)"

    3. Loyd Park

    23 Reviews
    Grand Prairie, TX
    23 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. "

    "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."

    4. Dinosaur Valley State Park Campground

    60 Reviews
    Glen Rose, TX
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 897-4588

    $18 - $70 / night

    "Every camp spot has its own water source and electricity hookup, makes a huge difference at the hot Texas summer days and perfect for spending the nights not in a complete dark in case you’re using only"

    "This Texas state parks is one of favorites. I have been quite a few times since I was a kid and it never gets old. It is just inside of Glen Rose, Texas, located along the Paluxy river."

    5. Hooves N Wheels RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Weatherford, TX
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 599-4686

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Dog park, horse stall rentals, storage unit rentals, recreation room, bathrooms and showers, tiny home rentals. Most people stay here long term."

    "Close to dining and stores. Internet poor."

    6. Benson Homestead and Stables

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

    $80 / night

    7. Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    35 Reviews
    Aubrey, TX
    46 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."

    8. Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

    12 Reviews
    Mineral Wells, TX
    37 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."

    9. Pilot Knoll Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Corinth, TX
    29 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."

    10. Cross Timbers — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

    10 Reviews
    Mineral Wells, TX
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 328-1171

    $16 / night

    "Been to this park a couple of different times it has rock climbing boating,fishing, trails for walking, hiking. separate camping loop for tents and also separate one for horses."

    "Lake mineral wells state park was great for biking, hiking, swimming and fishing. We had something fun for all 6 of us. My husband and I stayed in our tent, while rest of family stayed in their RV."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near River Oaks, TX

280 Reviews of 22 River Oaks Campgrounds


  • Matt S.
    Sep. 21, 2016

    Isle du Bois Campsites — 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 — 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.

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

    Plateau — 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. 

    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.  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.

  • Clari R.
    Oct. 29, 2020

    Johnson Branch Campsites — 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 🏕 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 — 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!

  • Duane S.
    Feb. 3, 2022

    Cross Timbers — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

    Nice local campground

    Been to this park a couple of different times it has rock climbing boating,fishing, trails for walking, hiking. separate camping loop for tents and also separate one for horses. We have camped there in February, in June and also October

  • Dude R.
    Aug. 26, 2020

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Isle Du Bois (Lake Ray Roberts 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. Located north of the greater DFW Metroplex Isle Du Bois is one of the busiest Texas State Parks in North Texas. Ray Roberts Lake is situated in the Cross Timbers region of Texas as a result there are plenty of big oak trees to provide shade and there is an abundance of wildlife as well. 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. Isle Du Bois State Park on Ray Roberts Lake is an excellent place to catch a whole lot of fish! A five lane boat ramp means there is very little wait time to launch and recover. No boat? No worries! Isle Du Bois features an excellent fishing pier and plenty of easy to access bank. Come along with me as I explore the Isle Du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park!

    https://youtu.be/iS52vk-nY3o


Guide to River Oaks

Horse camping in Texas offers a unique opportunity to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds equipped with horse-friendly amenities, riders can experience the beauty of Texas trails and landscapes.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

Most campgrounds have horse-focused activities

Tips for equestrian camping near River Oaks, Texas

  • When visiting Texas Holiday Park Campground, be sure to check the availability of horse-friendly sites and plan your reservations in advance, especially during peak seasons.
  • At Pilot Knoll Park Campground, bring plenty of water for your horses, as some sites may not have direct access to potable water.
  • Always pack essential supplies like feed, grooming tools, and first aid kits when heading to Hamm Creek County Park to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for both you and your horse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near River Oaks, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near River Oaks, TX is Cedar Hill State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 61 reviews.

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