Sites at LBJ Lyndon B Johnson National Grasslands run $5 to $10 per night, require no reservation, and are first-come, first-served. Access can be tricky enough that reviewers recommend dropping a GPS pin when you find a spot you like, since the grassland's dispersed layout makes re-locating sites difficult. Roughly seven sites are spread across the area, several of them at least 300 feet apart, which tends to keep things uncrowded even on weekends.
The terrain is open and hilly, with enough tree cover at several sites to hang hammocks. Ground conditions run hard and rocky, so driving tent stakes takes extra effort. Stocked ponds and creek access draw anglers, and multiple trails cross the grassland for hikers and equestrians alike. One reviewer notes the area works well for "hitching up a high line for your ponies." Cattle roam the property, which is worth knowing if you're camping with dogs.
Facilities are minimal. There are no water hookups at individual sites, and water must be hauled from a trough. A restroom is reportedly located near the group site, though individual sites may not have one nearby. Pack out all trash. One 1-star review from 2021 reported finding the campground gated and locked, so arriving during daylight and having a backup plan makes sense. A park ranger does patrol the area periodically. Campers wanting a more structured setup nearby can look into Tadra Point Trailhead & Campground, less than a mile to the southwest, or browse places to camp around Alvord for additional options in the area.
Description
The LBJ is comprised of more than 20,250 acres with one developed recreation area located at Black Creek Lake. The recreation area consists of seven picnic units, seven walk-in camp units, one improved boat ramp and an accessible fishing bridge. No drinking water is available. The lake is approximately 30 acres in size. The discharge of firearms and hunting is prohibited on and around the lake. There are nearly 75 miles of multipurpose trails which run in the Cottonwood Lake vicinity. These trails are used by hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. TADRA Point is a designated trailhead camping facility that is a primary access point for the 75 mile LBJ Multiuse Trail system. Restrooms and parking facilities are provided. Valley View Group Use Campground is available by reservation on weekends. Call the Caddo-LBJ district office at (940)-627-5475 for reservations. Weekend reservations are $150.00. This money is used to maintain the facility and improve the campground. Facilities include restrooms, parking spurs, fire rings, lantern posts and group pavilion. Other popular lakes include Clear Lake and Rhodes Lake. Clear Lake is approximately 20 acres in size and has a concrete boat ramp and a 50-foot wheelchair accessible fishing pier. Rhodes Lake is approximately 15 acres and has no facilities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLBJ Lyndon B Johnson National Grasslands is located in Texas near Alvord
Public CampgroundCoordinates
33.38362655 N
97.57335197 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 2/14/26- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/12/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 2/14/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 12 min from Wichita Falls, TX
- 1 hr 14 min from Dallas, TX
- 2 hrs from Lawton, OK
