Question by abbi: Wherever are some very good primitive camping internet sites on the brazos river?
Im wanting to go tent camping on the brazos river, tx, but am acquiring a difficult time finding extremely a lot of locations to do this. I study on a couple web sites that there are some private camp areas but can’t come across any on the net data about them. I would like to come across a spot that there won’t be people correct following to you, and is close to excellent swimming regions of the water. Any suggestions? Please only answer if you’ve been to the brazos and have encounter on the river.
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Solution by MountainMan
You are in the incorrect component of Texas for National Forest Campgrounds. Nevertheless, there is a single Texas State Park on the Brazos River.
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Query by jess l: What are some catalogs for camping gear that I can go on line to order?
We want to acquire some camping gear and go tenting at camping resorts all summer. We have totally no gear at all and want to start off buying. Thanks!
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Answer by JJ
For affordable name brand gear, try Sierra Trading Post. Also, consider REI for all kinds of outside gear, Sportsmans’ Manual, or Cabelas. They all have internet sites which are just the organization names.
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5 Responses to “Where are some very good primitive camping web-sites on the brazos river?”
I know of a Girl Scout camp that has some primitive camping property very near the Brazos. You may call the council and see if they will let unregistered Girl Scout adults camp on their land. Or you can call Rhodes Canoe rental. They have a location right at Hwy 67 and the Brazos. They may know of some place in the area you want. Rhodes rents inner tubes for floating down the river. I would think they would be a good resource. Call 254-897-4214 for Rhodes Rental
After a quick search, I found 2 places with primitive camping,
Fort Griffin Historical Park
Fort Griffin State Historical Park is administered by the Texas Historical Commission and has 28 campsites as well as primitive camping available on a 5-acre area along the Brazos River northeast of Abilene. The park has an access fee of $ 4 for adults and $ 3 for students. Fishers have access to the Clear Fork of the Brazos River but are required to have a state fishing license.
In July 2010, primitive camping was $ 10 per night, campsite camping was $ 12, sheltered camping was $ 27, RV camping was $ 22 for full hookup and $ 15 for water and electric only.
Besides fishing and camping, the site is a historical location featuring an 1867 U.S. military fort. Reenactments and museums are a key draw to this site.
Lake Mineral Wells State Park
This 3,200-acre state park is located east of Mineral Wells and is situated along the Rock Creek, a large tributary of the Brazos River. The campground facilities feature restrooms with showers, *backpack campsites*, campsites with water and electricity, screened shelters, park store, amphitheater, boat ramp and fishing piers. It also has picnic sites with water faucets, lake access, tables and grills. Area activities include horseback riding, bicycling, hiking and boating.
Lake Mineral Wells State Park
100 Park Road 71
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
940-328-1171
tpwd.state.tx.us
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Most of the primitive camping in Texas is done west of Austin-San Antonio line. There are some to the east of Houston, but your fighting mosquitoes and other biting bugs and higher humidity. These are not fixed lines, but you get the idea. Stay west of Houston. The only times I would go East was to canoe Village Creek north of Beaumont.
Check out Lost Maples State Park or Inks Lake State Park. Usually, primitive camping areas in Texas are not going to be near a large water source like a lake or river. You’re lucky if there is a creek and it has any water at all.
Probably the best online camping gear place is Cabelas. I order all kinds of stuff through them and its fast shipping.
http://www.campmor.com
http://www.backcountry.com/
http://www.backcountrygear.com/index.cfm
http://www.backpackinglight.com/
http://www.gossamergear.com/
http://www.prolitegear.com/index.html
http://www.mgear.com/
http://www.simblissity.net/
http://www.titaniumgoat.com/products.html
http://www.antigravitygear.com/
http://www.thru-hiker.com/
http://www.minibulldesign.com/
http://www.bearvault.com/bearvault_details.php
http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/shop/
http://www.ula-equipment.com/
http://www.backpackingdeals.com/
http://www.wildernessdining.com/
http://www.ray-way.com/backpack/index.shtml
I refuse to shop at Sierra Trading Post because I disagree with their philosophy of business.
My hat is off to Schnurrbartträger! That is quite a list, some that I was not even aware of.