2023 RV/Camping Thread

[chrisk]

My wife has help several people find lots for rv/campers in our area.
I sometimes think this area(Rockport area) is the Mecca for campers and RV’s.

[Bill M]

Just returned from Choke Canyon SP. It was our first trip since early June and since we moved into the new house. We really enjoyed the trip but it was a bit strange after having lived in this thing for 300 days. We had gone through the RV and performed maintenance since we moved out and it was no worse for wear.

There was a lot of shooting Saturday morning since the General season opener and Duck season opener. No sleeping in with the boat and gun noise.

Nice view from our campsite





Ended up having to put the dish on the ground a little further out to have a clear shot.



Friendly critters



Power plant across FM 791 from a lease we were on in the 1980s. Half was in McMullen Co. and half was in Atascosa Co.



One of many birds photographed. Harris Hawk

[DaveC]

Last week we stayed at the COTA track to watch the MotoAmerica races.
Had I known then what I know now I would have stayed on the back stretch instead of near the S's- where they had it fenced off and had to be ferried back and forth via shuttles.




After that it was 2 nights at Forth Clark Springs- next to Brackettville for some deer lease chores- what an interesting place. They have full hook up spots with a lot of linemen living there while working in the area.
Scary part is the states 3rd largest natural spring feeds a swimming pool there that (according to our land owner) has quit flowing water for the first time since 1964.
They even offer day style hunts there for deer and Axis. The axis were thick, but I didn't see any bucks, plenty of rubs though.

https://www.fortclark.com/history

[JakeWalts]

Your current approach of having vents open, an interior fan, and external fans for air circulation sounds like a proactive solution. As for your upcoming adventure, since you're based in League City, Tx, there are some fantastic destinations within a 4-6 hour drive. You might consider exploring the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, with its charming towns like Fredericksburg and the stunning Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Another option is the Gulf Coast, where you can enjoy beachside camping and relaxation.Remember, proper maintenance and care of your camper are essential for smooth journeys. Also, check out this truck parts provider if you ever need to do some repairments. Wishing you safe and joyful camping experiences ahead!

[Sahelian Jeep]

We’re at Stillwater RV Resort close to Tyler this weekend. Very nice park, all concrete, pools are cold, and lots of kids.

[kry226]

Also hit Fort Niagara on Lake Ontario after the Falls. Very interesting history.




Just happened to catch some reenactors.








Looking across Lake Ontario from the fort. You can see Toronto in the distance.




Adjacent to Fort Niagara, is the smallest military installation I've ever seen... U.S. Coast Guard Station Niagara. That's Canada on the far side of the river.




And then this B&C beaver wanted to say adios to us as we were leaving Fort Niagara.

[kry226]

A few pics. We had a great day.







The calm before the storm...we got completely soaked.



While we were waiting to get on the boat, I caught some vintage aircraft passing overhead.

[kry226]

Sounds like a great place to be.

Haha, too funny on the neighbor.
Makes you wonder what was going through his head.

Part of me wants to know what was in his head, the other part of me... not a chance in hades...

The Canadian side of Niagara is like a more multicultural Branson. And we got completely soaked on the boat! Way fun, though. Pics later.

[DaveC]

Hola from the Niagara Falls area!

SITREP from the campground... We're camped about an hour from Niagara in the middle of beautiful NY farm country. Hitting the falls first thing in the morning, riding the boat, and will likely drive over to Canada as well.

Currently sitting in my camp chair on the patio having a bourbon and people watching. This place is like Rednecks with Paychecks. My very large neighbor came out of his MH with a plate of food about 2:30 this afternoon as we were getting to our site and proceeded to sit in a lawn chair, eat his food, and stare at me sitting up camp. He watched every move. Talk about awkward....

It's a balmy 64 degrees and should hit 55 tonight. Y'all stay cool down there!

Sounds like a great place to be.

Haha, too funny on the neighbor.
Makes you wonder what was going through his head.

[kry226]

Hola from the Niagara Falls area!

SITREP from the campground... We're camped about an hour from Niagara in the middle of beautiful NY farm country. Hitting the falls first thing in the morning, riding the boat, and will likely drive over to Canada as well.

Currently sitting in my camp chair on the patio having a bourbon and people watching. This place is like Rednecks with Paychecks. My very large neighbor came out of his MH with a plate of food about 2:30 this afternoon as we were getting to our site and proceeded to sit in a lawn chair, eat his food, and stare at me sitting up camp. He watched every move. Talk about awkward....

It's a balmy 64 degrees and should hit 55 tonight. Y'all stay cool down there!

[ColinR]

On another note- this Blackstone wanna be does not work worth a filp with a side wind. Had to finish burgers inside.

Put some tinfoil in the gap on the wind blown side. Works like a champ.

[DaveC]

On another note- this Blackstone wanna be does not work worth a filp with a side wind. Had to finish burgers inside.

[DaveC]

Quick laugh- if you park your trailer on the beachside slot (I was second in but first slotter no-showed) you get to enjoy the all day festivities of cars and trucks getting pulled out of the thick stuff- that the lack of rain has made durn near impassable.

[DaveC]

We parked ours after an early June trip, and I'm glad we did. We weren't going anywhere for a while after living in it for 300 days anyway. Choke Canyon SP in early November to get back at it. A trip to Pedernales Falls SP in July of 2022 started our new adventure as that is when we listed our house and all showings happened while camping. It was dry as a bone then too. Hardly a trickle at the falls and people walking all over the rocks there. Great park. I hope to see the falls falling one time.

By the time we made it there we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves . Heat and drought are/were terrible.

back to Surfside (for a moment) - wholly tarballs- someone’s had a spill they got away with. Crazy amount of tar /oil on the beach and now on our feet.

[DaveC]

Double post oops