State Park

Ray Roberts Lake State Park offers camping, trails, and fishing near Denton

Ray Roberts Lake State Park sits about 10 miles north of Denton and has three overnight units, a 20-mile multiuse trail corridor, and fishing on a 29,000-acre reservoir.

Denton County The Great Outdoors

The park has three main units with camping and facilities: Johnson Branch, Isle du Bois, and Jordan. Six satellite units have boat ramps but no camping. A 20-mile Greenbelt Corridor connects Ray Roberts Dam to Lake Lewisville for hiking, biking, and equestrian use.

The lake holds largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish, and sunfish. Two marinas serve boaters. Note that zebra mussels are present — boaters must clean, drain, and dry all gear before leaving. Daily admission fees apply for adults; children 12 and under are free. Check tpwd.texas.gov for current rates and reservations.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

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Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Denton County

The Denton Central Appraisal District sets your property value; the county Tax Assessor-Collector sends the bill.

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How to claim a homestead exemption in Denton County

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Farm and ranch land can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for

Qualifying agricultural land in Denton County is appraised at its farming productivity value, which is usually much lower than market value.

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Appraisal Protest

You can protest your Denton County appraisal if you think it is too high

Denton County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value each year through the Denton Central Appraisal District.

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