Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch

Open — Open year-round. Park gates open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Reservations strongly recommended as the park frequently reaches capacity.

About

Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit is a 1,514-acre developed unit on the north shore of Ray Roberts Lake in Cooke County, offering a natural escape just an hour from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The campground features 165 campsites divided between Juniper Cove and Walnut Loop areas, with the majority offering 30/20-amp electric and water hookups, while select sites provide 50-amp service. All sites include picnic tables, fire rings, outdoor grills, and lantern posts, with nearby flush restrooms and showers. The park also offers walk-in primitive campsites in areas like Oak Point, Dogwood Canyon, and Willow Cove. The 29,000-acre Ray Roberts Lake provides excellent fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, and catfish, with boat ramps, fishing piers, and fish cleaning stations available. Anglers can fish from shore or piers without a fishing license. The park features miles of multiuse trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, including connections to the 20-mile Greenbelt Corridor that runs to Lake Lewisville. DORBA mountain biking trails and equestrian trails add to the recreational diversity. The Johnson Branch Nature Center offers interpretive programs, and rangers lead guided hikes and educational programs throughout the year. The park provides ADA-accessible campsites, all-terrain wheelchairs, and beach wheelchairs. With swimming areas (no lifeguards), group pavilions, and an amphitheater, Johnson Branch serves both individual campers and groups seeking outdoor recreation near the metroplex.

Directions

Located at 100 PW 4153, Valley View, TX 76272. The Johnson Branch Unit is on the north side of Ray Roberts Lake in Cooke County.

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