Ray Roberts Lake State Park and Lake Lewisville serve as the primary camping destinations near Savannah, Texas, situated at approximately 600 feet above sea level in Denton County. The region features gentle rolling hills with oak and mesquite trees providing natural shelter at select campsites. Spring and fall bring milder temperatures in the 70-80°F range, creating prime camping conditions between the summer heat and winter chill.
What to do
Mountain biking trails: Erwin Park offers approximately 9 miles of maintained trails for mountain biking enthusiasts. "Great easy spot for day camping or easy car camping with family. Good fire pits and great pavilion at the group site if you can get it. Best mountain bike single tracks around with lots of built features," notes Brian in his review of Erwin Park.
Kayaking and paddleboarding: Many campgrounds near Savannah provide water recreation options on Lake Lewisville. "We boated, kayaked, rented a golf cart and more. The gold sites are worth it! All concrete sites on the water and stone encased cooking areas," shares Natalie S. about her experience at The Vineyards Campground & Cabins.
Hiking through wooded areas: Johnson Branch at Ray Roberts Lake State Park offers several interconnected trails. "Enjoyed a night here. Site was right on the water. Level and clean. Lots of hiking trails. You really can't go wrong with Johnson Branch on Lake Ray Roberts," writes Chris P. in his review.
What campers like
Spacious, private sites: Many campers appreciate the thoughtful layout of sites at Hickory Creek. "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," notes Reynolds O. in his review of Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The natural setting at Ray Roberts Lake State Park provides frequent wildlife encounters. "A very nice state park, about an hour northwest of Dallas. Lots of hiking and biking trails, with clean restrooms! Deer will approach your campsite and you're likely to see all kinds of wildlife. A gem of a getaway!" shares Tony C. about Isle du Bois Campsites.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the Savannah area generally maintain good standards of cleanliness. "The laundry room is nice, 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. CrossFit is walking distance (separate business). The pool is nice," reports Rafael A. about Shady Creek RV Park.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. "I've been coming to this state park for over 20 years. It's very well kept, you see deer every trip, it's just very busy. We used to come out and there would be just a few families, now it's very very busy," advises Kerry C. about Isle du Bois.