Tadra Point
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas — lakeside, hiking
Location: Decatur, TX, TX
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tadra-point to be notified when sites open up.
Tadra Point offers access to the fantastic Grasslands Trail system with wide open grass fields, beautiful scenic views, and Cross Timbers-style trees. The area provides excellent horseback riding and hiking opportunities at an affordable $10/night rate.
Wildlife alert: Broad-banded Copperhead snakes present in area. Also expect Common Raccoon, Barred Owl, Red-shouldered Hawk, and various other wildlife.
Insider tips for Tadra Point: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option Bring $6 cash as backup — no on-site attendant Trail markers are sparse in places; carry map and GPS for navigation
Skip Tadra Point if: Expecting hookups — no hookups available. Needing guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served basis only. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Preferring developed campground amenities — only 1 tent site with fire rings and picnic tables.
Best time to visit Tadra Point: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Black Creek Lake (Decatur, TX), Valley View Group Use (Decatur, TX), Hickory Creek (Tx) (LEWISVILLE, TX), Westlake Day Use (Lake Dallas, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tadra Point
Cell signal at Tadra Point (Decatur, TX): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served only
arrive early to secure a site
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option
Bring $6 cash as backup
no on-site attendant
Trail markers are sparse in places; carry map and GPS for navigation
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests and Grasslands in Texas fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests and Grasslands in Texas before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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