Valentines Day / President Day FROG Campout February 11 thru 15th, 2016 Fairfield Lake

[jkaspar20]

Anyone interested in joining us for this weekend please make a reservation thru the Texas state parks web site.
Only negatives about park is: no sewer hookup and 30 amp electric.
Park is first come on sites but most are shaded. Cooks ferry loop is newly renovated. Please post if you're coming so I can make arrangements with office to keep us in same area

[dcheatwood]

I'll check it out and let you know. Thanks.

[Iwannacamp]

Where at in Texas?


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[Iwannacamp]

Got it. Google is good


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[Texas LT and LL]

Way to Go JC!!

[jkaspar20]

More info on lake,: Power plant lake, has Red fish, Tilapia , crappie, blue gill and catfish. Bike/ hiking trails.

[popinfresh2]

Really need more information on area and what is available for recreation?

[jkaspar20]

Here you are popinfresh2;
Area Attractions
Nearby points of interest include Texas State Railroad; Fort Parker State Park; Old Fort Parker (operated by the city of Groesbeck) and Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site; and the cities of Rusk, Palestine and Fairfield (where the Freestone County Museum in the century-old jail is located). While you are in the area, visit the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, a unique TPWD facility showcasing aquatic life and sportfishing in Texas.
Things to Do
Activities include camping, backpacking, hiking, horseback riding on approximately 15 miles of day-use equestrian trails, nature study, bird watching, boating on a 2,400-acre lake, water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, and lake swimming in a large, buoyed sandy area.
Note: Equestrians are only allowed to use the Big Brown Primitive Camping Trail until they reach the bridge. Riders are not allowed to cross the bridge until it is replaced. We apologize for any inconvenience.
In addition to campsites for tents and RVs, the park also has group facilities.
Fishing
Fairfield Lake is warmed by the TXU Big Brown power plant. Because of the warm water, people come from all over Texas to enjoy fantastic winter fishing opportunities. From November through February, tournaments are held every weekend. Fishing clubs from the Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Waco, Austin and Tyler areas host tournaments here.
Why drive all the way to the Texas Gulf Coast to enjoy fishing for red drum? Fairfield Lake is stocked with red drum (aka redfish)! The state record holder for inland red drum was taken here at Fairfield Lake (44 inches, 36.83 lbs).

[pgslatter]

New members would like to join group, Fairfield one our favorite parks

[jkaspar20]

pgslatter, Load up and join us. We will arrive on Thursday early afternoon , will work with gate house to keep the FROG group together.
Plan on sharing camping experiences, a meal or two, Hang out by the campfire.

[Brim1162]

Wow we would have loved to come along we are excited about meeting other FROGs we already reserved that week end at Cedar Hill State Park....😩


Brim & Dee Cary
Arlington Texas
Flagstaff 8528IKWS
GMC 2500

[jkaspar20]

Due to lack of confirmation of attendance. Weekend FROG campout cancelled. Although we will be camping.

[jkaspar20]

Great weather, , great view. Any FROGs here come by and visit