Population: 800+ Altitude: 1,450 Feet
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Just 40 miles north of Uvalde in southwest Texas, Camp Wood is located in the western edge of the Texas Hill Country Trail along the the western border of Real County.
Situated near the headwaters of the Nueces River, Camp Wood is located in one of the most picturesque areas of the Texas Hill Country Region.
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For orienters, Camp Wood, TX is located at 29.40.09N 100.00.43W (29.6875N 100.042W) in Grid Square DL99XQ |
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FM 337 between Camp Wood and Medina has been called by Texas Highways,
"One of the fifteen most scenic spots in Texas." (Texas Highways, Nov., 1998) Other writers have also acknowledged the natural beauty of the area. Randy Eads in My Favorite Texas Backroads writes about the loop from the LBJ ranch west through Camp Wood.
The Loop
Originally published in the April 1997 issue of the BMW MOA Owners News.
Map by KellyGraphics - 6 Danville Rd Plaistow NH 03865
Phone: (603) 382-3396My favorite way to ride The Loop is to take Ranch Road 337 all the way to Campwood. At Campwood, you may begin to realize that you are only about 60 miles from the Mexican border. The land is a little more rugged looking and it always seems a little drier and dustier than it is Leakey only 21 miles to the east. Turn right on SH 55 and in four miles at the town of Barksdale veer to the right on RM 335 and head into Nueces Canyon.
After a run up this little road, you will feel like you've ridden the world’s longest roller coaster. Mile after mile you alternate between bottoming out your suspension in the dips and exploring zero gravity as you crest the hills. An interesting sight along RM 335 is a ranch a few miles north of Barksdale. You will see a variety of exotic animals, including a couple of Camels. The wall around the ranch is like a fortress. The top of wall is covered with broken bottles embedded in the concrete. It looks like it might be a little tough to climb over the wall.
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Just a few miles from the Lost Maples State Natural Area and Garner State Park, Camp Wood offers year-round activities for the outdoor minded individual. Swimming, camping, and hiking are favorite activities for the entire family.In addition, the area is rich in fossils, Native American artifacts. Other attractions include Lake Nueces Park and Scenic Drives
Tinker,
the pre-historic T. Rex, has found a new home in Camp Wood. Tinker was found in
the Hell Creek Formation of western South Dakota. This is an area that suffers
extremes of climate, blistering summers and vicious winters. There aren’t a lot
of people living here; in fact, there isn’t much of anything including trees.
There are a lot of fossils.
"The Tinker Discovery Team is headed by Ron Frithiof. T. rex fossils have traditionally been nicknamed and "Tinker" was chosen based on Ron’s own nickname.
"It just seemed the right name. There wasn’t ever any doubt," said a team member, "but to name it Tinker."
"About five years ago, Frithiof began buying and collecting fossils after considerable prodding from his younger brother Rick, who had already been collecting fossils for several years. But soon he went from purchasing them to actually going out to find fossils in the field.
"Ron is 52 years old, married with two daughters. Before Ron became a dinosaur hunter he built custom homes, condominiums and apartments in Central Texas. In addition to fossil hunting he is a land developer in the Austin and Hill Country areas of Texas. Ron also raises and sells exotic game such as axis, fallow, sika, and red deer on his Hill Country ranch."
Held annually in November (This year it will be held on November 27), the fair includes kid's turkey shoot, bow shoot for adults, live entertainment, barbecue lunch. Bruce Park Rodeo Grounds. Phone 830/597-6241 for more information.
Yuletide Twilight Festival
There will be homemade candies, singing, burning of the Yule Log, a live nativity and Santa. Held in the City Park from 5 to 7 p.m.
Christmas in the Canyon
Merchants Open House, night parade, live music, Ballet Folklorico. Shop at home; Shop the Canyon.
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| Rast's Peak - just outside Camp Wood |
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White-tail deer, wild turkeys, lizards, and armadillo are just are few of the many species of fauna that can be found just outside |
Camp Wood. In addition, almost 200 bird species visit the area each year . Birders seeking the golden-cheeked warbler, black-capped vireo, and green kingfisher should visit between April and May. The flora include oak trees, juniper (cedar), mountain laurel, prickly pear and many other species of cacti.
What To Do If You Find a
Fawn
Located near the edge of the subtropical Chihuahuan desert of Mexico with its parched terrain and rapid evaporation, Camp Wood is warm and dry in the summer and mild in the winter. Spring and fall are the best times to visit the area, but summer activates such as camping and swimming bring visitors from all over. For the current weather forecast in the region, check the Weather Underground link.
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"Stoking the Fire for Breakfast" - Camping in Camp Wood, Texas |
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05/27/09
