LBJ National Grasslands
Decatur, Texas
Camp and Horseback
The Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (of the Caddo-Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands) is located in central Texas about 43 miles north of Ft. Worth and covers 17,784 acres. There are three developed campgrounds, two of which meet the selection criteria Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (LBJ), of the Caddo-Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands, is the most southernly of the national grasslands and has a rich history. The land we now call LBJ was the home of great herds of bison, antelope, deer, and elk and a favored hunting ground of the Native people. The Caddo Indians, the largest Indian culture in Northeast Texas, were the first cultivators of this land. They were forced out around the mid-1700s by the more aggressive Apache and Comanche people.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Decatur, Texas
- Head west on E Main St toward N Trinity St (115 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto FM730 N/N Trinity StContinue to follow FM730 N(8.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Pvt Rd 2448 (0.4 mi)
Located in central Texas about 43 miles north of Ft. Worth.
