Name: YEAR END Camping - Isle Du Bois, Ray Roberts Lake
Start: 2024-12-18T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-22T19:02:00-06:00

1. **WHAT**: ISLE DU BOIS - DEER RIDGE CAMPGROUND:
2. **WHERE**: [https://goo.gl/maps/hTabR35n9UEqJ1ULA](https://goo.gl/maps/hTabR35n9UEqJ1ULA)
3. **WHEN**: Dec 18-22 Weds-Sun, come for one night or 4, anytime you can make it!
4. **RESERVATIONS**: [https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/welcome.do](https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/welcome.do)
5. **Details**: [https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ray-roberts-lake](https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ray-roberts-lake)

**Join us for a camping trip to Ray Roberts Lake State Park, ISLE DU BOIS UNIT:** [https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_137n.pdf](https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_137n.pdf)

**ORGANIZERS WILL BE IN SITE #72, DEER RIDGE AREA**

Bring a bike and a kayak if you have one (or rent one).
BIKING [TRAIL MAP](https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_0137aa.pdf)
PADDLING TRAIL [PADDLING TRAIL](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/texas/ray-roberts-lake-and-lost-pines-trail)

**OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:**
Gate open from 8am to 10pm. If you will be a late arrival, you **must call** the park prior to 5pm on arrival date for **late arrival** **instructions**, gate combination.

Please read through entire posting prior to signing up.

[https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_137n.pdf](https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_137n.pdf)

**ACTIVITIES:**
Hiking/Biking
Paddling
Fishing
Swimming

PADDLING/RENTALS: Paddle sports are popular on Lake Ray Roberts and the Elm Fork branch of the Trinity River that runs through the Greenbelt. Canoe, kayak, and paddleboats are available for rent: [http://www.lake-ray-roberts.com/kayak-rentals/](http://www.lake-ray-roberts.com/kayak-rentals/)

**NOTE:** Paddling River - Beginner can do this. While the river flows North to South, its slow enough that even the beginner paddler can go upstream if they choose to put-in there.[PADDLING TRAIL MAP](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/texas/ray-roberts-lake-and-lost-pines-trail)

**PADDLING TRAIL MAP/GREENBELT FACILTY MAP**: [https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_176a.pdf](https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_176a.pdf)
**MORE, PADDLING DESCRIPTION:** [https://rootsrated.com/dallas-ft-worth-tx/flat-water-paddling/greenbelt-corridor-flat-water-paddling](https://rootsrated.com/dallas-ft-worth-tx/flat-water-paddling/greenbelt-corridor-flat-water-paddling).

**HIKING TRAIL MAP**: [https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_0137aa.pdf](https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_0137aa.pdf)

**WHAT TO BRING**: **Everything you need for camping** from a spoon to eat, chair to sit, food, etc ... if you need a list, contact Cheryl-Organizer

CARPOOLING/SITE SHARE: Please contact members --- directly, as they may not have notifications on to see comments.

Currently, there is NO burn ban at this park (at this posting date), thus, plan on bringing some firewood.

Regulations are STRICTLY enforced by park police, particularly regarding quiet time after 10 p.m., alcohol consumption, and accessing restricted areas.

Isle du Bois Unit - (940) 686-2148
100 PW 4137
Pilot Point, TX 76258-8944
Latitude: 33.365671
Longitude: -97.012150

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REQUIRED TO BRING  SOME FIREWOOD. NO AGRESSIVE DOGS PLEASE.

YEAR END  Camping - Isle Du Bois, Ray Roberts Lake 

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