Valley View Group Use

Federal campground in National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

Location: Decatur, TX, TX

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 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, Restrooms

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/valley-view-group-use to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable group camping at $10/night with fire rings, picnic tables, and restrooms. Highly rated 4.6/5 stars by real campers who praise it as a beautiful facility ideal for group events and water activities.

Wildlife alert: Western Pygmy Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Common Raccoon, Barred Owl, and Pileated Woodpecker present in area

Insider tips for Valley View Group Use: First-come, first-served only — arrive in person to claim site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay option; cell service may be limited Non-flushing vault toilets on-site; bring toilet paper despite availability Direct access to blue trail for water activities from campground

Skip Valley View Group Use if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require flushing toilets. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window. You want advance reservations — first-come, first-served only.

Best time to visit Valley View Group Use: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Tadra Point (Decatur, TX), Black Creek Lake (Decatur, TX), Hickory Creek (Tx) (LEWISVILLE, TX), Westlake Day Use (Lake Dallas, TX).

Cell Phone Coverage at Valley View Group Use

Cell signal at Valley View Group Use (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.

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Decatur, TX, TX★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Restrooms

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available✕ You require flushing toilets✕ You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window✕ You want advance reservations — first-come, first-served only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive in person to claim site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay option; cell service may be limited

Non-flushing vault toilets on-site; bring toilet paper despite availability

Direct access to blue trail for water activities from campground

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Western Pygmy Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Common Raccoon, Barred Owl, and Pileated Woodpecker present in area

Location

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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. Or follow FM 730 north from Decatur for 9 miles and turn left on CR 2461 (Cottonwood Cemetery Road); at the fork, turn right on CR 2560 for 6 miles and t

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Valley View Group Use cost per night?+
Valley View Group Use costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Valley View Group Use open?+
Valley View Group Use is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Valley View Group Use have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Valley View Group Use?+
Valley View Group Use is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Valley View Group Use?+
Valley View Group Use is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Valley View Group Use?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Valley View Group Use is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Valley View Group Use open, and what are check-in times?+
Valley View Group Use is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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