🥾 ActiveDay trip · from Dallas, TX
Lakeside Trails & Wildflower Shores
Discover pristine lakeside trails and vibrant wildflower meadows at Ray Roberts Lake State Park in a perfect escape from Dallas.
Day 1 — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Day 1 — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Day 1 — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
🚗 2 hr 53 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Dallas, TX → Ray Roberts Lake State Park
1 hr 18 min
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Ray Roberts Lake State Park
★ Reviews →Escape the city for pristine lakeside camping, hiking, and water sports surrounded by scenic Texas countryside.
~2 hrs📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
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Uncle Betos Mexican Resturant
A down-to-earth Texas Mexican spot with housemade salsas and generous portions — the kind of roadside find with a fiercely loyal local following.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Ray Roberts Lake State Park → Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
7 min
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Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
★ Reviews →Hike scenic trails through oak-dotted terrain to sweeping lake vistas, paddle calm waters, or fish for catfish and bass. Launch kayaks from the boat ramp and explore peaceful coves surrounded by native prairie and woodland.
~2.5 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit → Ernesto's Fine Mexican Food
12 min
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Ernesto's Fine Mexican Food
★ Reviews →Savor authentic, award-winning Mexican cuisine that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico directly to your Dallas dining table.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Drive
Ernesto's Fine Mexican Food → Dallas, TX
1 hr 16 min
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