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LegendJohnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
We were in the walnut loop, spot 52 and it was awesome. Plenty of room and the site backs up to the lake so we could walk a path from our site to the lake to fish.
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Camping options around Sanger, Texas include several developed facilities and RV parks within a 20-mile radius. Ray Roberts Lake State Park offers two distinct units with campgrounds—Isle du Bois and Johnson Branch—providing waterfront sites, hiking trails, and both RV and tent camping opportunities. Private establishments like Sanger-Denton North KOA and Wagon Master RV Park supplement the public lands with full hookup sites, cabin rentals, and amenities for travelers seeking more developed facilities.
Permits and reservations are strongly recommended for all campgrounds in the area, particularly during summer months when lake activities attract visitors. Ray Roberts Lake State Park maintains water and electric hookups at most sites, with shaded spots being the most coveted during Texas' hot summer months. Several campgrounds feature concrete pads for RVs with 50-amp service, while primitive camping areas provide more secluded experiences. Most facilities remain open year-round, though seasonal fire bans may be implemented during dry periods. According to one visitor, "Clean grounds, bathroom, showers. Firewood for sale. ATT Service spotty."
Waterfront camping receives consistently positive feedback from visitors, with lake access being a primary draw. Johnson Branch campsites at Ray Roberts Lake State Park offer fishing opportunities directly from shoreline sites, making them popular for families. Visitors note that many sites include covered picnic tables, clean bathrooms with showers, and well-maintained grounds. The campgrounds near Sanger provide varying levels of privacy, with some sites separated by brush and tall grass for a more authentic outdoor camping experience. Several visitors mention the quality of ranger patrols, with one noting, "Great security. I spotted rangers keeping tabs on the facilities even at night." Most campgrounds in the region are within an hour's drive of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, making them convenient weekend destinations for urban residents seeking outdoor recreation.
Best Campgrounds near Sanger (243)
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."
22 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $15 - $60 / night
2. 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."
30 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $15 - $60 / night
3. 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."
4. 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."
3 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $14 - $30 / night
5. Wagon Master RV Park and Alpaca Farm
"Eat at Babes in Sanger."
"The grounds are very well kept and decorated with Texas charm. The office is well lit with bistro lights after dark, for late arrivals."
6. Lake Point RV Resort
"I cannot speak highly enough of Lake Point RV Resort. We stayed for nearly a year, and moved out to pursue some amazing opportunities."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $55 / night
7. 4G Ranch at Tipps Lake
"solitaire](https://solitaireio.com) Peaceful lakeside camping spot for a quiet getaway. The site felt calm and spacious, and it was great for relaxing and fishing by the lake."
"For starters it is reserved on Hipcamp search 4G Ranch at Lake Tipps, it’s in Cooke County, TX. This isn’t a place you can hook up water and power. They do have a well that services all of the sites."
8. The Lighthouse Cove RV Park
"The campground is on the water at lake Ray Roberts Marina."
9. 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."
10. Tranquil Waters RV Resort
"Easy to get to but off the beaten path."
Drive Time
- 48 min from Sherman, TX
- 50 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 30 min from Wichita Falls, TX
- 2 hrs 18 min from Lawton, OK
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Recent Reviews near Sanger, TX
622 Reviews of 243 Sanger Campgrounds
- ssiyeon Y.
TravelerHickory Creek - Lewisville Lake
Great view
Benjamin S.
GuideSanger - Denton North KOA
The KOA is clean and well maintained. There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!
- WWayneTraveler
Winstar RV Park
Super easy in and out. Pretty much every amenity that you would want at a very modern campground.
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.
- WWendy J.
ScoutHickory 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 Sanger
Camping opportunities near Sanger, Texas extend beyond developed facilities to include primitive sites with lake access. Located in the Cross Timbers region at approximately 640 feet elevation, the area experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 95°F and mild winters. Campgrounds within 20 miles of Sanger offer varying degrees of seclusion, from waterfront locations to more wooded settings with diverse wildlife.
What to do
Fishing from shoreline sites: Ray Roberts Lake State Park's Isle du Bois section provides excellent bank fishing opportunities directly from campsites. "Sites 119-122 (maybe 123) are right on the lake so you can see ducks and do some bank fishing without needing to go anywhere," notes Christopher L. about the Wild Plum primitive camping area at Isle du Bois Campsites.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting attracts various wildlife species throughout the year. At Johnson Branch on Lake Ray Roberts, one visitor reports, "Deer will approach your campsite and you're likely to see all kinds of wildlife. A gem of a getaway!" according to Tony C. about Johnson Branch Campsites.
Swimming beaches: Multiple campgrounds feature swimming areas with sand beaches during summer months. At Willow Grove Park, Summer A. describes, "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."
What campers like
Spacious, private sites: Many campsites near Sanger offer good separation between neighbors. At Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake, Reynolds O. notes, "A lot of space between sites, well level and paved, family oriented, very quiet, beautiful lake and tree sites, lighted power supply post with all the amps available."
Off-season tranquility: Winter camping provides a more secluded experience with fewer visitors. Eric R. shares about Isle du Bois: "There are few campers here in December. Restrooms were clean. Campsites, large and private."
Well-maintained facilities: Campgrounds consistently receive positive comments about cleanliness. According to Robert H. at Johnson Branch: "A very clean and well kept State Park, Bath and showers are very clean and warm it is cold today 38 Degrees."
What you should know
Water levels fluctuate: Lake levels can impact campsite availability and access. "We went last weekend, water is high, some areas for RV flooded out. Great place to go," reports Augustin T. about Isle du Bois.
Primitive site distances: Walk-in sites may require longer hikes than expected. Christopher L. warns about Isle du Bois: "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 different levels of security monitoring. At Willow Grove Park, Joyce L. notes, "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."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Sanger, TX?
What camping is available near Sanger, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, Sanger, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 243 campgrounds and RV parks near Sanger, TX and 8 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Sanger, TX?
Which is the most popular campground near Sanger, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sanger, 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 Sanger, TX?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Sanger, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near Sanger, TX.
What parks are near Sanger, TX?
What parks are near Sanger, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Sanger, TX that allow camping, notably Lewisville Lake and Grapevine Lake.
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