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Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands

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Black Lake Creek Recreation Area and Boat Ramp Temporarily Closed for Road Improvements
scenic photo of the Caddo National Grasslands
Horseback riders on the Caddo National Grasslands
tadra portal sign with horse trailers in background
sunset over Coffee Mill Lake
portal sign for Coffee Mill Lake
CLBJ - Black Creek Lake Fishing Derby
CLBJ - West Lake Crockett sign

General Information

 The Caddo and Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) National Grasslands are located in two areas northeast and northwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. 

They not only provide grazing land for cattle and habitat for wildlife but offer a variety of recreation. The most popular activities are hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and photography.

 

Passes & Permits

The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT) offer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, from hiking and camping to fishing and wildlife viewing. Whether you're exploring the trails on the Caddo/Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands, the Multi-Use Trail on the Sam Houston National Forest or enjoying the waters of Lake Sam Rayburn, there's something for everyone.

Before you visit, be sure to explore the various passes available to our visitors, including day-use and annual and lifetime senior passes, to make the most of your outdoor experience.

Plan your adventure today and reconnect with nature in the NFGT!

 

For more pass information, visit the USGS Pass Information page. 

Recreation Sites

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Black Creek Lake
Site Temporarily Closed
Fishing Picnicking Water Activities
Located on the north shore of the 35-acre Black Creek Lake, Black Creek Recreation Area has a picnic area and boat launch facility. The area also has 14 walk-in camping sites available. Cash, Check…

Clear Lake
Site Open
Fishing
Located within Unit 41 of the LBJ National Grasslands, Clear Lake is an 18-acre flood prevention lake that was constructed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and provides excellent…

Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Water Activities Fishing
Located on the north shore of the 750-acre Coffee Mill Lake, Coffee Mill Recreation Area was completed in 1968 with additional major construction done by volunteers in the early 1990s. The lake was…

Cottonwood Lake
Site Open
Fishing
Cottonwood Lake is a 40-acre flood prevention reservoir in the Lyndon B. Johnson National Forest that was constructed by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Fishing and duck hunting…

East Lake Crockett
Site Open
Fishing Picnicking Water Activities
Located on the northeast shore of the 450-acre Lake Crockett, East Lake Crockett Recreation Area was completed in 1968. Lake Crockett was built in the 1930s and has provided recreational…

LBJ Multiuse Trail System
Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
There are nearly 75 miles of multipurpose trails in the LBJ Multiuse Trail system. Hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders use these trails. Click here to view the LBJ Multiuse Trail Map.

TADRA Point
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping
Located south of Cottonwood Lake along FS Road 900, TADRA Point Trailhead is at the confluence of the five loops that comprise the 75-mile LBJ Multi-Use Trail System.The trailhead was constructed…

Valley View Group Use
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping
Valley View Group Use Facility is located within the 1,500-acre Designated Bird Dog Training Area on the LBJ Grasslands.  Dog trials begin 10/1 through 3/31- please check bulletin board for…

West Lake Crockett
Site Open
Fishing
Located on the northwest shore of the 450-acre Lake Crockett, West Lake Crockett Recreation Area was completed in 1968. Lake Crockett was built in the 1930s as a recreation site for the area.First…

Last updated July 8, 2025

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