Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Ray Roberts Lake State Park is a state park located in Denton County, Texas, near Pilot Point, Texas. The park is. It is very popular due to its proximity to the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area – in 2016, it was the 8th most popular Texas state park with 244,193 visitors. The park is divided into nine units: three are developed, and six have boat ramps with lake access.
History
Humans have inhabited the Isle du Bois region for over 11,000 years. Native American tribes such as the Kiowa and the Comanche lived in the area around the 1500s. Settlers arrived in the mid-19th century, driving out most Native Americans. The ruins of a 19th century homestead can be found in the Isle du Bois unit of the park.Recreation
The park offers nature programs throughout the year. The park has facilities for picnicking, nature study, hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, wildlife observation, horse riding, geocaching, and camping. Facilities at the park are picnic sites, playground areas, campsites, an amphitheater, a lighted fishing pier, and over of hiking trails, as well as of DORBA hike-and-bike trails and a greenbelt trail.Also located within the park is the Lake Ray Roberts Marina, a privately operated full-service marina.