|
02-25-2016, 05:43 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 265
|
Recommend PRIVATE parks, TX Hill Country
Hi all,
We've camped several times at Inks Lake State park, and have a trip planned to Blanco on Mar. 4th. We've also day-tripped to check out a few of the State Parks that we can drive to easily.
However, I thought it might be fun to solicit your recommendations on the best
PRIVATE
parks in the area.
Please educate us on your favorites, and why you like them.
(Within 1-day drive of Cedar Park, is what we're looking for)
|
|
|
02-25-2016, 07:41 PM
|
#2
|
Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 81
|
I'm not sure exactly where all you're considering the TX Hill Country but one of our favorite places anywhere is Buckhorn Lake RV Resort. It's in Kerrville.
|
|
|
02-25-2016, 08:29 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 265
|
Not sure why the forum made that word Private read, underlined, and capitalized. I didn't write it that way...
|
|
|
02-25-2016, 08:32 PM
|
#4
|
Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas Hill Country
Posts: 72
|
Canyon of the Eagles on the northeast side of Lake Buchanan. Beautiful place, miles of trails, and an observatory on-site
__________________
Susan & Jim
2014 Ford F-150 (white, of course!)
2015 Rockwood Mini Lite 2104s
|
|
|
02-26-2016, 09:39 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Benbrook, Tx
Posts: 508
|
We had planned on staying at Canyon of the Eagles but at that time access to the lake was not that great seeing as how the lake was many many many feet low and we kayak. We just stayed at Inks Lake State Park. It worked fine for us but the Canyon of the Eagles looked very promising other than the lake level issue. Loved Inks Lake by the way. Right on the water, pretty crowded place though. Devils Waterhole was cool.
__________________
Dwayne and Susan
Jiro and Phoebe-4 legged family members
Mike and Dana - Traveling buddies
2016 Ford F350 XLT 6.7 Powerstroke DRW 4X4
2016 Brookstone 395RL
|
|
|
02-26-2016, 10:41 AM
|
#6
|
Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas Hill Country
Posts: 72
|
We have day camped at Inks many times and while the lake itself is beautiful the crowds are not. Buchanan is way, way up now, within 10 or so feet of full, do the kayaking should be fine. We are going there for our first trip of the spring in a couple of weeks. I can give you a report then if you like. FYI, we have a place just northeast of Burnet so we're practically neighbors.
__________________
Susan & Jim
2014 Ford F-150 (white, of course!)
2015 Rockwood Mini Lite 2104s
|
|
|
02-26-2016, 02:43 PM
|
#7
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Waco
Posts: 18
|
We have stayed at Inks Lake one time during the winter. One of the camp host told me it was the 2nd busiest state park in the state. I was told the busiest is Cedar Hill state park near Dallas. Have not tried any private parks yet maybe someday.
__________________
2015 Phoenix 32RE
2002 F250 V10
|
|
|
02-26-2016, 02:51 PM
|
#8
|
Professional Texan
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 366
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by papasqms
We have stayed at Inks Lake one time during the winter. One of the camp host told me it was the 2nd busiest state park in the state. I was told the busiest is Cedar Hill state park near Dallas. Have not tried any private parks yet maybe someday.
|
I DO like Texas State Parks.
__________________
Texas Bob
2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD2500 Z71
2013 Prime Time Tracer Executive 2640 RLS
|
|
|
02-26-2016, 02:55 PM
|
#9
|
Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas Hill Country
Posts: 72
|
So do we. We stayed at East Llano River SP in early November and will be at Guadalupe River SP Memorial Day weekend.
__________________
Susan & Jim
2014 Ford F-150 (white, of course!)
2015 Rockwood Mini Lite 2104s
|
|
|
02-26-2016, 03:07 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 265
|
Thanks for the recommendations.
Hey if there happens to be a moderator reading this...
I started two threads. One for TX Private parks and one for TX State parks. Maybe at this point they should be merged?
Thanks,
|
|
|
02-27-2016, 09:54 AM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 301
|
Have stayed in Texas state parks love them, if you are a disabled vet. You can get a pass that waives entry fees so you only pay camping fee. Every one we have stayed in the Rangers and park workers was was helpful and friendly.
|
|
|
02-27-2016, 10:21 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 150
|
Big Chief in Burnet is on the lake and has clean, family friendly facilities.
|
|
|
03-01-2016, 12:52 PM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 265
|
Thanks, all, for adding to our list.
__________________
Family of six, camping in a Grey Wolf 26DBH LTD pushing a 2010 Armada via 10k/1k HaulMaster WDH stopped by a Prodigy P2 brake controller
Tug: 2010 2wd Nissan Armada Titanium with tow package.
Specs: Max Trailer Weight 9,100, Tongue Load: 910, GCWR: 15,100, GVWR: 7,150, Payload: 1,592
|
|
|
03-02-2016, 08:45 AM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Greer, SC
Posts: 106
|
Garner State Park. We camped in many in the Hill Country...Garner was one of the best!
|
|
|
03-10-2016, 10:40 PM
|
#15
|
Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas Hill Country
Posts: 72
|
Well, we cancelled our reservations for this weekend at Canyon of the Eagles. Too much rain. We're going to try again in April. Rats!!
__________________
Susan & Jim
2014 Ford F-150 (white, of course!)
2015 Rockwood Mini Lite 2104s
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|