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The 17,796-acre Caddo and Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) National Grasslands are located in north central Texas, northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Before they were purchased by the federal government in the late 1930s, these grasslands were mostly abandoned farms and ranches suffering severe soil erosion from poor agricultural practices. Since 1970, the national grasslands in Texas have been managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
These grasslands are sparsely forested, but they do provide grazing lands for privately-owned livestock and habitat for wildlife.
The most popular recreational activities are hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing and photography.
White-tailed deer, small mammals, coyotes, bobcats, red fox, waterfowl, bobwhite quail, turkey, and songbirds thrive in the diverse habitats.
Largemouth bass, blue and channel catfish, and various sunfish species are common catches at the many lakes that dot the grasslands' landscapes.
The recreation areas on the Caddo and LBJ offer a variety of facilities for camping, picnicking, and other outdoor activities. All are open year-round .
Horses are not allowed in Forest Service developed recreation areas. When using undeveloped sites, do not tie horses to trees or where they can damage the trees. The use of picket lines between trees or trailers is permitted.
Camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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