Established Camping
Valley View Group Use — National Forests And Grasslands In Texas
Valley View Group Use is located near Decatur, Texas, within the Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands. The terrain consists of grasslands and scattered woodlands, offering a natural setting for camping. Nearby attractions include the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland and the Wise County Heritage Museum, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 95°F in summer.
Description
USDA Forest Service
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
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.
Nearby Attractions
Non-motorized trails and small ponds
Location
Valley View Group Use — National Forests And Grasslands In Texas is located in Texas
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 __ 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.
Address
Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands
1400 N. Highway 81/287
Decatur, TX 76234
Coordinates
33.4099 N
97.5835 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Wichita Falls
- 1 hr 22 min from Sherman
- 1 hr 33 min from Dallas
- 2 hrs 2 min from Lawton