How to Plan a Day Trip to Lake Ray Roberts, Texas

Texas is home to Lake Ray Roberts. Lake Ray Roberts is an all encompassing lake boasting of activities from camping and hiking to swimming and boating. It is not necessary to spend an entire week or even weekend at the lake to enjoy it. Plan to spend just one day at Lake Ray Roberts and have a wonderful time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Picnic lunch
• Towels
• Chairs
• Charcoal
• Lighter fluid
• BBQ utensils
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hiking shoes
• Sand toys
• Toiletries
• Change of clothes

1. Plan to go to the lake during the middle of the week when possible. Avoid crowds and enjoy smooth water mid-week.

2. Bring a picnic lunch. Plan to use a barbecue grill and a picnic table at one of the many pavilions.

3. Pack swimming suits and towels for swimming in the lake. Bring towels and chairs for relaxing on the nice sandy beach.

4. Bring money for the entrance fee into the park. Pay a small charge for each person entering the park over the age of 13. Parking is free.

5. Take a hike on one of Lake Ray Roberts tree lined trails. Wear plenty of bug spray on the hike to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, ticks or other Texas critters.

6. Bring sand pails and shovels for digging in the sand and building a sand castle. Use plastic cups and spoons if you forget the sand toys.

7. Bring toiletries, and clean clothing so you can shower before you leave. Wash up the kiddos and yourself for a nice clean car ride home, free from sand and bugs.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear plenty of sunscreen to avoid a Texas-sized sunburn.
• Pack out what you bring in. Throw trash in a garbage can.
• Bring a table cloth to cover the picnic table.
• This is a state park. Destruction of property, wildlife and/or nature is prohibited.

Resources

• For more information on Lake Ray Roberts visit tpwd.state.tx.us.
• For boating information visit rayrobertsmarina.com.