Tadra Point
TADRA Point Trailhead has 20 parking spurs and 6 pull thoughs with numerous hitching posts available. There is water for horses and a pavilion with grill.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
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 through the volunteer efforts of local equestrian groups and is used throughout the year as headquarters for various non-commercial group events, including equestrian endurance rides.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Decatur: North on FM 730 for 10 miles, left on CR 2461 (Cottonwood Cemetery Road), at fork turn right on CR 2560 for 3 miles then left on FS 900 for 2 miles. TADRA Point Trailhead will be on the right.
| Nearest town | Decatur, Texas |
| Coordinates | 33.3715° N, 97.5866° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Quality 1 RV ↗ | 23.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 31.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Bass Pro Shops ↗ | 32.6 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miLbj Red Trail 1 Connector1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miLbj Yellow ↗6.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miLbj Orange ↗25.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miLbj Blue3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miLbj White ↗10.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miLbj Red Trail 3 Connector1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miTADRA Point: (940) 627-5475 ↗National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
- 1.3 miCottonwood Lake: (940) 627-5475 ↗National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
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- Wise County CourthouseBuilding · Decatur · 9.5 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tadra Point?
No. Tadra Point is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
Is there cell service at Tadra Point?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Tadra Point?
Decatur, Texas. Cottonwood Lake and Little Cottonwood Lake
Source: Getting there
What if Tadra Point is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Black Creek Lake (2.1 mi, first-come), Valley View Group Use (2.7 mi, first-come), and Hickory Creek (36.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby