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Wise County LBJ Grasslands (continued)
shot, is allowed from Nov. 1 through Feb. 28 for legally hunting
game birds and animals during state designated seasons. Skeet
shooters can enjoy a place all their own at Unit 3 on the west side
of U.S. 81/287 — it’s the only place in the grasslands where any
type of target shooting is allowed.
While much of the acreage is open to hunters, families looking
for a place to picnic and camp can venture out to the popular
Black Creek Lake or Cottonwood Lake.
“We have about 450 ponds and lakes,” Weldon said. “They range
from small ponds to the 45-acre Cottonwood Lake.”
While Cottonwood has one improved boat ramp, there are no
recreation facilities. But Black Creek Lake provides restroom facilities,
seven picnic units, seven walk-in camp units, a boat ramp
and a fishing bridge. A 4-mile trail connects the two lakes. The
10-acre Windmill Lake north of Alvord is designated for fly fishing
nly.
TADRA point is a popular place for equine enthusiasts, with restrooms
and parking facilities and access to the 75-mile multi-use
trailhead.
There is also a unit in the grasslands designated for dog training
and events.
Park fees range from $2 at Black Creek for day-use to $4 at
TADRA point and Valley View group use facility.
“We use that money for maintenance,” Weldon said. “There are
self-service pay sites at those locations. Anywhere else you go is
free.”
A visit to the Ranger District Office, located at 1400 U.S. 81/287
North, will provide a visitor with much more information. The office
is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, visit www.fs.fed.us and search for the LBJ
Grasslands.
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