Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Activities, Area Attractions & Directions
Activities include picnicking; camping; hiking; biking; equestrian, roller blading; swimming on a beach area (unsupervised); boating; and fishing. Johnson Branch also offers backpacking.
More Information on outdoor activities from the Experience Texas page.
The Ray Roberts Lake/Lake Lewisville Greenbelt Corridor is a 20 mile multi-use trail system (12 miles for equestrian and 10 for hike and bike use) that begins at the Ray Roberts Dam and ends at the headwaters of Lake Lewisville. This unique trail corridor meanders along the heavily wooded banks of the Elm Fork Branch of the Trinity River. Equestrians, hikers, bikers, canoeists, birdwatchers, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts can access the trail at one of three trailheads, located at FM 455, FM 428 and Hwy. 380. Canoe and kayak rentals are available by calling Greenbelt Canoe Rentals (817/228-9496).
Greenbelt
Corridor Map 
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Fishing: Ray Roberts Lake has emerged into a very productive fishing lake, growing in popularity among anglers. The current lake record for largemouth bass is 14.06. Crappie, white bass, and catfish are also a good catch. Please check the "TPW Outdoor Annual Official Hunting and Fishing Regulations" or click Freshwater Fishing Regulations for length and catch limits.
Detailed fishing & lake information for Ray Roberts Lake.
Tours: The Ray Roberts Lake SP Outdoor Classroom offers guided nature hikes and educational programs to school groups and other youth groups. Contact the park interpreter for information or tour reservations.
Check the Calendar for Events and Tours:
Lake Ray Roberts Marina
The Lake Ray Roberts Marina at the Sanger Unit is a full-service marina. They have a repair shop and boat storage; sell and rent boats and motors; sell fuel; and rent boat slips. They also sell fishing licenses, bait, groceries, and deli-snacks. The Huck's Catfish Restaurant, located adjacent to Lake Ray Roberts Marina, is now open. For more information on the Lake Ray Roberts Marina go to their web site at www.rayrobertsmarina.com or call them at 940/458-7343.
Area Attractions: Nearby attractions include Eisenhower
State Park and Eisenhower Birthplace
State Historic Site; Tioga, a railroad town that enjoyed prominence as
a mineral water and health spa in the 1880s; Gainesville: Morton Museum, antique
shops, Frank Buck Zoo, factory outlet mall;
Denton
Chamber of Commerce: visit the County Historical Museum, University of
North Texas, and Texas Woman's University, including Ladies Gowns Museum and
Little Chapel in the Woods, Camping World, and factory outlet mall; Collinsville:
the restored downtown area, antique shopping, and historical landmarks; Sanger:
Heritage Sellabration, the second weekend in September; Pilot Point: third
weekend in September is Pilot Point County Fair; and Aubrey
Area Chamber of Commerce: known as "Horse Country USA."
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744