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Title: NGC. Camping in Texas
Post by: Park Ridge Phil on January 26, 2015, 04:27:49 PM

 My lovely wife and I will  be taking a 3 week camping vacation to Texas with the travel trailer in late September. The plan is to hit the state fair in Dallas first and visit some family, then go to Austin, San Antonio, Galveston, then Houston. Basically, looking for  nearby nice campgrounds/state parks in each area. Anyone have ideas or experiences in these locations?

                              Thanks

Title: Re: NGC. Camping in Texas
Post by: davedel44 on January 26, 2015, 05:28:56 PM

Pm sent
Dave
Galveston

Title: Re: NGC. Camping in Texas
Post by: dilligaf on January 26, 2015, 06:47:42 PM

A Texas State Park in January or February.  No idea which one.  ;D
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This is a St Antonio city park called City Park.  At one time it was a US Air Force base that was turned over to the city. Then the AF leased it back.  ::)
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I camped here for a week.  Excellent base to see St Antonio.
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Motorcycle shop in St. Antonio.
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One of the campgrounds at Big Bend National Park.  Try to work it in.  Well worth the visit.
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Reo Grand River or what's left of it.  Most of the water comes from Mexico.
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A Road Runner.
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Good place for breakfast just outside the western entrance of Big Bend.
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 :BEER:
Matt

Title: Re: NGC. Camping in Texas
Post by: ritratto on January 26, 2015, 08:04:27 PM

Just be aware that down Austin, San Antonio, Galveston and Houston way, late September is just as hot as last August. And don't forger the mosquito repellent!

Title: Re: NGC. Camping in Texas
Post by: LowRyter on January 26, 2015, 08:10:27 PM

You might want to ride the 3 Sisters west of Kerrville.


there is Lost Maples State Park and several other camping areas along the river.  You might Google the 3 Sisters.

Title: Re: NGC. Camping in Texas
Post by: davedel44 on January 26, 2015, 08:29:15 PM

RV Parks near Galveston.
Jamaica Beach RV Resort.
Full service.  Privately owned.  Short walk to beach.  West end of Isle 20 min drive into towm.

Galveston Island State Park.  Camping on beach and bay side.  Full facilities. Just East of Jamaica Beach.  State owned. Part of State park system. 

Further east
Dellerna City run.  RV sites beachside.  10 min to downtown.

Sandpiper RV Park.  Privately Owned.  Very near Stewart Beach Galveston ' s  Family beach. Very near to downtown.

PM me or call # in my pm I'll be happy to send you some info on State a park System and Galveston attractions, restuarants etc.

Dave
Galveston

PS have also traveled extensively in TX and lived in Dallas and Austin

Title: Re: NGC. Camping in Texas
Post by: Beaver on January 26, 2015, 09:59:13 PM

DUSTY, BE NICE!   :)

Beaver

Title: Re: NGC. Camping in Texas
Post by: Sheepdog on January 27, 2015, 01:49:59 PM

I've no current advice, but check out this link:
http://www.ohranger.com

Title: Re: NGC. Camping in Texas
Post by: lucydad on January 27, 2015, 07:12:26 PM

I will add this

http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake 

and

http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/brazos-bend

If you end up near to Houston, or in Galveston (highly recommended)--let me and others know.  Hell a sparkly V7R might show up at your camp site!

Still need to get my stuff wired up and get ready to camp myself.  Spring is almost here.  Gorgeous today.

Title: Re: NGC. Camping in Texas
Post by: Park Ridge Phil on January 27, 2015, 10:46:13 PM

 Thanks for the replies. Lots of good info.  👍

Title: Re: NGC. Camping in Texas
Post by: davedel44 on January 28, 2015, 07:42:42 AM

Quote from: oldbike54 on January 26, 2015, 10:07:48 PM

 

Yes Mom , sorry  :-[
  Dusty

That would be yes Mother Superior!  Have some respect!
Forgive him Mother for he knows not what he does.

SE OK is nice, but it ain't Texas.  Some of those Okie boys are OK. 

Dave
Galveston