

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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Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
Individual Sites (5)
In this park
Trails at Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland

LBJ Grasslands Red Trail
8.8 mi741 ftdifficult

LBJ Grasslands Yellow Trail
9.6 mi787 ftdifficult

LBJ Grasslands Blue Trail
14.6 mi1,063 ftmoderate

Lyndon B. Johnson Grasslands Orange Trail
7.9 mi653 ftdifficult

LBJ Grasslands Orange Trail
24.3 mi1,804 ftmoderate

LBJ Grasslands White Trail
12.7 mi1,066 ftexpert
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Valley View Group Use

LBJ Grasslands Red Trail
Texas
8.8 mi741 ftgain
TrailDifficult

LBJ Grasslands Yellow Trail
Texas
9.6 mi787 ftgain
TrailDifficult

LBJ Grasslands White Trail
Texas
12.7 mi1,066 ftgain
TrailExpert

LBJ Grasslands Orange Trail
Texas
24.3 mi1,804 ftgain
TrailModerate

LBJ Grasslands Blue Trail
Texas
14.6 mi1,063 ftgain
TrailModerate

Lyndon B. Johnson Grasslands Orange Trail
Texas
7.9 mi653 ftgain
TrailDifficult
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