State Park
Valley View Group Use
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland · Decatur, TX
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About
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Valley View Campground has 15 campsites and a 20' x 40' pavilion with grill. There is water for horses.
Facilities
Valley View Group Use Facility is located within the 1,500-acre Designated Bird Dog Training Area on the LBJ Grasslands. This area is available for groups on a first-come, first-served basis.
For permit information, contact the Caddo/LBJ Ranger office. The facility was constructed through a volunteer agreement with local dog training enthusiasts.
The facility includes 15 camp units, a 20-by-40-foot pavilion with a “Texas-sized” charcoal grill, and a barrier-free double restroom.
Nearby Attractions
Non-motorized trails and small ponds
Directions:
Follow U.S. Highway 81/287 north 11 miles to intersection with FM 1655 in Alvord; turn right and go 8 miles and cross Montague County Line; go ½ mile and turn right on Roberts Road. Follow Roberts and turn left on CR 2690 for 1 mile and turn right on Parker Dairy Road at 100 yards; turn left on CR 2777 and follow to Valley View 1 mile on right.
Or follow FM 730 north from Decatur for 9 miles and turn left on CR 2461 (Cottonwood Cemetery Road); at the fork, turn right on CR 2560 for 6 miles and turn right on CR 2675 for 2 miles. Turn right on CR 2777 and follow for 1 mile to Valley View on right.
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Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
Individual Sites (5)
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Trails at Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland

LBJ Grasslands Red Trail
Texas
8.8 mi741 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

LBJ Grasslands Yellow Trail
Texas
9.6 mi787 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

LBJ Grasslands Blue Trail
Texas
14.6 mi1,063 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Lyndon B. Johnson Grasslands Orange Trail
Texas
7.9 mi653 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

LBJ Grasslands Orange Trail
Texas
24.3 mi1,804 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

LBJ Grasslands White Trail
Texas
12.7 mi1,066 ftgain
Difficulty: Expert
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Trails near Valley View Group Use

LBJ Grasslands Red Trail
Texas
8.8 mi741 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

LBJ Grasslands Yellow Trail
Texas
9.6 mi787 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

LBJ Grasslands White Trail
Texas
12.7 mi1,066 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

LBJ Grasslands Orange Trail
Texas
24.3 mi1,804 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

LBJ Grasslands Blue Trail
Texas
14.6 mi1,063 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Lyndon B. Johnson Grasslands Orange Trail
Texas
7.9 mi653 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
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