Ray Roberts Lake Sanger Unit is a satellite park unit on the west side of Ray Roberts Lake, near Sanger, Texas. It’s useful for lake access, boating and marina services, but the Sanger access listing does not identify campsites; overnight stays are available at other units.
- Location: Off FM 455, about 3 miles east of Sanger.
- From Bedford: About 36.0 miles from a two-star hotel in Bedford.
- Access: The boat ramp is open all year, subject to lake-level closure.
- Day-use fee: $7 for adults; children 12 and under enter free.
Understanding the Sanger Unit
Sanger is a satellite access unit rather than one of Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s full-service recreation units. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) administers the park, which has nine units: three with recreation and overnight facilities, and six satellite units with boat ramps.
The Sanger unit sits on the lake’s west side and includes the full-service Lake Ray Roberts Marina. The Sanger Park boat ramp has multiple concrete lanes, a boarding pier and parking for up to 75 vehicles. The marina offers boat storage and repair, sales and rentals, fuel, slips, fishing licenses, bait, groceries and deli snacks.
If you’re comparing access points around the lake, the Elm Fork Unit access and day-trip guide covers a different part of the park.
How do you get from Bedford to the Sanger Unit?
The Sanger Unit is about 36.0 miles from Bestway Inn in Bedford. From Sanger, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gives directions to Ray Roberts Lake as 5 miles east on FM 455; Sanger Park and Ray Roberts Marina are off FM 455 about 3 miles east of Sanger.
When planning the Bedford leg, how to get around Bedford without guesswork can help you consider local transport. The park’s busiest season runs from March through November, so it can help to plan ahead for a day-use visit or overnight stay.
What can you do on the trails and at the lake?
The Sanger Unit’s clearest stated recreation focus is lake access: its boat ramp serves boaters, and the marina offers rentals, fuel and fishing supplies. The park’s Greenbelt Corridor is a separate multiuse route running 20 miles from Ray Roberts Dam to Lake Lewisville along the Elm Fork Branch of the Trinity River.
Within the Greenbelt, 12 miles are open to horseback riders, while 10 miles are for hiking and biking only. These are park-wide trail details, not a description of a trail beginning at Sanger.
Boaters should clean, drain and dry boats, trailers, livewells, bait buckets and other gear to help prevent the spread of zebra mussels. Draining water is required by law, and possessing or transporting zebra mussels is illegal.
Where can you camp overnight?
The Sanger Park access listing does not identify campsites. TPWD identifies Isle du Bois, Johnson Branch and Jordan as units with overnight facilities.
TPWD recommends reserving both day-use passes and camping because the park often reaches capacity. You can reserve online or by calling (512) 389-8900; check availability for the unit you plan to visit before travelling.
What should you know about fees and access?
The Sanger satellite unit is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The adult daily entrance fee is $7, and children 12 years and under enter free. A fee is required at Sanger Park.
The boat ramp is open all year, but it may close when the lake level reaches 639.0 feet. The ramp is operated by a private concession. For marina and ramp contact, the number is (940) 458-7343. Check the official site before you go for current fees, hours and access conditions.
FAQs
Does the Sanger Unit have camping?
The Sanger Park access listing does not identify campsites. Isle du Bois, Johnson Branch and Jordan have overnight facilities.
How much is admission to Sanger Park?
The adult daily entrance fee is $7, and children 12 years and under enter free. A fee is required at Sanger Park.
Is the Sanger boat ramp open year-round?
Open daily. It is open all year, but closure may occur when the lake level reaches 639.0 feet.
What services are available at the Sanger marina?
Lake Ray Roberts Marina offers boat storage and repair, boat sales and rentals, fuel, slips, fishing licenses, bait, groceries and deli snacks.