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Best Equestrian Camping near Valley View, TX

119 Reviews

Ray Roberts Lake State Park's Isle du Bois unit features designated equestrian campsites with built-in horse pens at each site. The park offers several equestrian trails suitable for day rides and camping trips. Covered picnic tables and clean facilities maintain the campground's 4.7-star visitor rating. The sites are cut in a way that provides privacy between camping areas, though some campers note the need to bring canopies or tarps for shade. Full hookups are available for RV campers bringing horses, while tent campers have access to water spigots nearby.

The equestrian trail system at Isle du Bois connects to multiple loops around Ray Roberts Lake, offering varied terrain for different riding skill levels. Trail rides can be arranged for those without personal horses. The Johnson Branch unit on the opposite side of the lake provides additional riding opportunities, though it lacks the dedicated horse corrals found at Isle du Bois. Horse trailer parking is available near the equestrian campsites for easy access to the trail system. Water access points for horses are positioned strategically along the trails. During summer months, early morning rides are recommended to avoid heat, while spring offers optimal trail conditions with wildflowers in bloom.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Valley View, Texas (17)

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

    35 Reviews
    Aubrey, TX
    12 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."

    2. Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    16 Reviews
    Valley View, TX
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 637-2294

    $15 - $60 / night

    "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."

    3. Lone Oak RV Park and Storage

    1 Review
    Valley View, TX
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 242-1533

    "They also were doing drive in concerts while we were there!"

    4. LBJ Lyndon B Johnson National Grasslands

    8 Reviews
    Alvord, TX
    25 miles
    Website

    $5 - $10 / night

    "It’s free and close to DFW. There’s cattle roaming around and a lot of stocked ponds to fish in and some hiking through the different areas."

    "Ground is kind of hard to drive a stake into. No water or restrooms that we saw but I know wherever the group site is there is supposedly a restroom."

    5. Black Creek Lake NF Campground

    6 Reviews
    Alvord, TX
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 627-5475

    "A lot of people, depending the on the lakes level will also use this side for swimming."

    "small RV park on the lake, quiet and shaded"

    6. Pilot Knoll Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Corinth, TX
    27 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."

    7. Tadra Point Trailhead & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Alvord, TX
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 627-5475

    "We enjoyed our overnight stay near the trailhead."

    "Plenty of poles for tying horses and there is water trofts for them but the water looked pretty disgusting. May want to think about bringing several gallons of water."

    8. Elephant Rock Campground — Lake Murray State Park

    14 Reviews
    Overbrook, OK
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 223-4044

    "Chose a nice spot adjacent to the Lake where I was visited by a friendly goose for breakfast.

    Took a run around the area on several miles of developed trails and roads."

    "It has great options- some spots are secluded in the trees and some are open in the middle areas if you want to be around people."

    9. Thousand Trails Bay Landing

    10 Reviews
    Bridgeport, TX
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We had our own private access to the lake that was secluded by trees at our site. Picnic table and fire ring. The tent only sites was basically a big field with a parking lot nearby."

    "Caution- Google Maps has no idea where the entrance to this campground is. Entry was very easy and the Ranger on duty was extremely helpful."

    10. East Fork Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Wylie, TX
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 442-3141

    $14 - $150 / night

    "We had a nice view of Lake Lavon. Grills and tables vary by site, some are very old, but many have been replaced."

    "I avoided any rough spots in the road and arrived at a LONG and roomie site with a beautiful view of the lake."

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  • 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.

  • B
    Jun. 12, 2018

    Platter Flats

    Great hosts

    The park hosts and volunteers are very friendly, responsive, and work hard with the resources available to them. They deserve 5 stars This 2 star review is on the park only.

    This campground is one part regular campground, one part equestrian campground. Having horses is not a requirement to camp in the equestrian area and that is hany when the "regular" area is filled. The sites are pretty close together and the entire park feels packed together when it comes to camping space.

    The facilities are extremely outdated but there are new bath/shower combos coming online very shortly in the equestrian section. In the meantime there are 2 shower stalls available for men and 2 for women in the entire camp. There are pit toilets in the equestrian area and only 1 flush toilet for men located in the "regular" area until the new ones come up in the equestrian area. Possibly only 2 for women available.

    The worst thing was the traffic. People would drive to swim, fish, use the restroom, visit others in adjacent campsites or just cruise around with no aim from 8 AM to 10PM Thursday thru Sunday afternoon. The outer gates close at 10 PM but some drove around inside the park after that anyway. The equestrian camp area has dirt/gravel road and all the traffic creates a dusty environment. The Main road to the entrance which runs along the south side of the equestrian area also leads to the Platter Flats Recreation area which has no gates nor closing time so there is activity on the road all day and night.

    There is a long equestrian trail that goes over to Lakeside Park across the lake that can also be hiked pretty easily that has a couple secluded spots to swim along the way. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. There are large map signs on each end of the trail and markers along the way.

    I would not recommend visiting this park on a weekend unless traffic doesn't bother you. It should be noted there is a rail freight line and siding not far from the camp and once the vehicle traffic slows down, the trains seem to start. The train horns at crossings may be a bother to some.

  • B
    Jun. 12, 2018

    COE Lake Texoma Platter Flats

    Weekend traffic but the hosts are great.

    The park hosts and volunteers are very friendly, responsive, and work hard with the resources available to them. They deserve 5 stars This 2 star review is on the park only.

    This campground is one part regular campground, one part equestrian campground. Having horses is not a requirement to camp in the equestrian area and that is hany when the "regular" area is filled. The sites are pretty close together and the entire park feels packed together when it comes to camping space.

    The facilities are extremely outdated but there are new bath/shower combos coming online very shortly in the equestrian section. In the meantime there are 2 shower stalls available for men and 2 for women in the entire camp. There are pit toilets in the equestrian area and only 1 flush toilet for men located in the "regular" area until the new ones come up in the equestrian area. Possibly only 2 for women available.

    The worst thing was the traffic. People would drive to swim, fish, use the restroom, visit others in adjacent campsites or just cruise around with no aim from 8 AM to 10PM Thursday thru Sunday afternoon. The outer gates close at 10 PM but some drove around inside the park after that anyway. The equestrian camp area has dirt/gravel road and all the traffic creates a dusty environment. The Main road to the entrance which runs along the south side of the equestrian area also leads to the Platter Flats Recreation area which has no gates nor closing time so there is activity on the road all day and night.

    There is a long equestrian trail that goes over to Lakeside Park across the lake that can also be hiked pretty easily that has a couple secluded spots to swim along the way. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. There are large map signs on each end of the trail and markers along the way.

    I would not recommend visiting this park on a weekend unless traffic doesn't bother you. It should be noted there is a rail freight line and siding not far from the camp and once the vehicle traffic slows down, the trains seem to start. The train horns at crossings may be a bother to some.

  • R
    May. 11, 2021

    Platter Flats

    Love! So fun for kids!

    Half of the campground is an equestrian camp. There are great hiking trails and beautiful views. Good shady spots.

    We had two kids with us and we loved walking around the campground and seeing all the horses! But remember it will also smell like them so camp on that side at your own risk.

    Also there was no attendant and we switched sites for the weekend with no issue 🤷‍♀️🤫

  • 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.

  • D
    Aug. 23, 2019

    Brockdale Park

    Not a campsite

    Equestrian trail and boat launch. This is big parking lot for a boat launch on Lake Lavon and a large Equestrian trail. No camping sites but we have done a picnic here. It’s a few minutes from our home.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2021

    COE Lake Texoma Platter Flats

    Trail Ride Anyone

    Amazing and Great for trail riding 

    Sites: 26 family with electric and water 

              35 equestrian with hookups 

                3 equestrian tent sites no hook ups 

                1 day use shelter with electric 

    Reservations only: 877-444-6777 or recreation.gov 

    No camp host Flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, trash, picnic table, dump station, boat ramp, dock 

    Great for horseback riding, fishing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and boating. Beautiful rolling hills with mature trees. Great shade especially in the equestrian area. Well maintained. Wonderful lake views with amazing sunsets. 

    LNT 

    BTYFI 

    Travel safe.

  • 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 😊

Guide to Valley View

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 that cater to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to saddle up and hit the trails.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

Tips for equestrian camping near Valley View, Texas

  • When visiting Lone Oak RV Park, take advantage of the nearby ranch that features a small zoo and a restaurant, making it a fun stop for families.
  • At LBJ Lyndon B Johnson National Grasslands, enjoy the vast open spaces ideal for practicing your riding skills while being close to nature.
  • Pilot Knoll Park Campground is a great option for those who want to combine horse camping with water activities, as it provides easy access to the lake for cooling off after a ride.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and water access

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Valley View, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Valley View, TX is Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 35 reviews.

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