About Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
Valley View Group Use Facility is located within the 1,500-acre Designated Bird Dog Training Area on the LBJ Grasslands. 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.
- Fees: **CAMPING**- $10 per night.
- Managed by: USFS - National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
- Where: 7 mi northeast of Alvord, TX · 33.40994, -97.58807
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Jan.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lbj Orange | Horse | 0.1 mi | 25.6 mi |
| Lbj Blue 1 Connector (Eureka) | Horse | 0.3 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Lbj Blue 3 Connector | Horse | 0.8 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Lbj Blue 2 Connector | Horse | 0.9 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Lbj Yellow | Horse | 0.9 mi | 6.9 mi |
| Lbj Red Trail 3 Connector | Horse | 1.9 mi | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Rafes Urban Astronomy Center (University observatory), 29 mi.
Dump station: 23.6 mi
Propane: 14.5 mi
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