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/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
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 261.17
(j) Bringing in or possessing an animal, other than a seeing eye dog, 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
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
Restrooms are available at this site.
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
Horse Riding and Camping
Horse Camping
Horseback Riding