Valley View Group Use
Valley View Campground has 15 campsites and a 20' x 40' pavilion with grill. There is water for horses.
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.
More like this: first-come in Texas
Amenities & rules
Valley View Group Use Facility is located within the 1,500-acre Designated Bird Dog Training Area on the LBJ Grasslands. 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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas |
| Fees | CAMPING - $10 per night. |
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Decatur, Texas |
| Coordinates | 33.4099° N, 97.5835° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Quality 1 RV ↗ | 23.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 30.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Bass Pro Shops ↗ | 34.9 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.6 miLbj Blue 3 Connector2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miLbj Blue 1 Connector (eureka)2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miLbj Blue3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miLbj Blue 2 Connector0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miLbj Yellow ↗6.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miLbj Red Trail 3 Connector1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.8 miCottonwood Lake: (940) 627-5475 ↗National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
- 2.4 miTADRA Point: (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
- Waggoner MansionBuilding · Decatur · 12.1 mi
- Wise County CourthouseBuilding · Decatur · 12.1 mi
- Texas Tourist CampBuilding · Decatur · 12.5 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Valley View Group Use?
No. Valley View Group Use is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Valley View Group Use?
CAMPING - $10 per night.
Source: Forest Service
Is Valley View Group Use open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Valley View Group Use have?
15 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Is there cell service at Valley View Group Use?
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 Valley View Group Use?
Decatur, Texas. Non-motorized trails and small ponds
Source: Getting there
What if Valley View Group Use is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tadra Point (2.7 mi, first-come), Black Creek Lake (4.7 mi, first-come), and Hickory Creek (37.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby