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Valley View Group Use

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 schedule.

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.

Reservations

General Information

Quiet hours from 10:00pm-6:00 am

For permit information, contact the Caddo/LBJ Ranger office at (940) 624-5475.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night

CAMPING - $10 per night.

 15 First come, First serve camping units, Pay options include cash, check and Scan and Pay QR code on site. 

36 CFR § 261.16

(j) Bringing in or possessing an animal, other than a service animal, unless it is crated, caged, or upon a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. (k) Bringing in or possessing in a swimming area an animal, other than a seeing eye dog

CLBJ Portal sign

Address: 1400 US HWY 81/287 Decatur, TX 76234
Phone: (940) 627-5475
Hours: This office is temporarily unable to offer the sale of passes or maps. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.4099

Longitude: -97.5835

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.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Water for horses available 

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated October 14, 2025