Camping near Fort Chadbourne?

[TexasShadow]

Anyone know of camping area(s) near Fort Chadbourne (closer than San Angelo and Abilene)?

[rangerdw]

I lived in Abilene for a long time....used to go camping at Oak Creek Reservoir in Blackwell. We used the primitive camp sites. I think they have a website...just google it.

[TexasShadow]

I lived in Abilene for a long time....used to go camping at Oak Creek Reservoir in Blackwell. We used the primitive camp sites. I think they have a website...just google it.These supposedly have camping. Both are privately owned. One has restrooms (not a big deal as long as at least one tree is nearby ;) ).

Either sound familiar?

Sportsman's Lodge

* Located on the south side of the lake off Texas 70 near the dam
* One-lane concrete boat ramp
* Fee required
* Open all year
* Privately operated

Live Oak Lodge

* Located on the north side of the lake off Texas 70
* One-lane concrete boat ramp
* Fee required
* Open all year
* Privately operated

[TexasShadow]

Awesome. LOokie what I just found: Texas Public Campgrounds (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=5&url=ftp%3A%2F%2Fftp.dot.state.tx.us%2Fpub%2Ftxdot-info%2Ftrv%2Ftxcamp_gde.pdf&ei=yCbtSd_FDqPYMNG7pfEP&usg=AFQjCNHWcoxF8f4AQGuZnAWruwgyN8E1Ow) (pdf).
(I hope the link works.....)

[rangerdw]

I remember seeing the Sportsman's Lodge. Never stayed there though. Always camped at the primitive sites. It's been at least ten years since I've been there.

DW