Brazos Bend is definitely a great S.P. and you were correct in your description but you missed a couple of super important points. One would be the telescope available (I believe you have to have tickets for now) and the great little museum with fabulous displays. The rangers were also super!
As the time of our visit the nature center was closed for the season and the observatory was only open on Saturdays and you had to have a ticket. Thanks for the insider info and thanks a whole bunch for watching!
We absolutely love your videos and can't count the times we've used your recommendations and have been so pleased! Thank you for taking the guesswork out of finding the perfect camping spots!
Years ago a group of friends and myself camped at Lake Mineral Wells state park. During the night on our stay we kept hearing voices that sounded like an intercom and we got curious. The next morning my buddy,my brother and myself got close to where we thought these voices were coming from. We saw a huge building and people walking in and out so my brother walked thru some brush and approached a lady who was coming out. She got alarmed and pulled a gun on him saying "what are you doing here??" My brother responded with," we heard voices all night and we traced it to here, what is this place?" Her response was---"this is a minimum security prison facility".... So yeah--- ill never forget that. Thank God we all didnt get shot...
FYI. Calaveras and Braunig lakes on the edge of San Antonio are full of blue tilapia. You can also catch red drum a saltwater fish 🐟 that can get pretty big.
Thanks for the info! I did not even know there were campsites in that area! I have added them to my list. Do you know if the same rules for salt water apply to the Red Drum?
I’m at Fairfield State Park now, and so are you. The power plant has been closed for several years and the Talapia are gone. Bass fishing is excellent.
First and foremost, thank you for your service. Your videos are great and I used them to reserve a specific spot at Lake Corpus Christi State Park because the pics on their website aren't very good and don't show the full view of the surroundings. I wanted water and electricity and your reviews on Opossum's Bend in the park was awesome. We do tent camping, but one day I will get a popup when the prices for new or used are not as ridiculous as they are now.
It makes me so happy to hear that my videos are helping Yall go camping! That is why I do what I do! We really enjoyed our brief stay at Corpus Christi SP and look forward to a return. It is funny, I am kinda regressing and enjoying spending time tent camping! Thanks for watching!
bob,,,you've gotta go back to brazoria in the warm,,,summer time,,,you will have a ball videoing the alligators here,,,alligators there,,,,alligators,alligators, everywhere,,,, you will be amazed to see them everywhere, and stay over the weekend for the observatory which is a fun thing,,,just be careful walking back in the dark....for an update on fairfield,,,the Big Brown power plant opened in the 70's but closed down in 2018,,,,, it was and still is a popular fishing spot,,,, but may be losing its favor since the plant's warming waters may deminish in the coming years, thanks for the video,,,,always a good show !
WE do plan on a return in warmer weather. Yappy really wants to go back because she spent all of our visit with her sprained ankle on ice and did not get to see anything. I did not know that the Power Plant had been closed, Im not surprised but I am sad to hear that. Thank you so much for watching!
I recently retired and have been following you on the tube. Thank you brother for what you do. My wife and I are making a list, so far we have 4 down and more to go. We are trying to do 1 or 2 parks per month. Keep up the good work.
I am excited for you! This thing started out as kind of a lark but quickly turned into a mission! Have you checked out you map?....duderv.now.site/your_campground_map Will Yall be attending the first annual "Dillo Daze" at Lake Whitney State Park in Feb? I do hope to see you there!
@@DudeRV we might be on our to California in February. I’ll check out the website. It’s our first go at it. We are trying to staying within a 4 hour radius of Big D. Thank you for your service brother. I also retired from Uncle Sam. 36 years with US CUSTOMS🙏🇺🇸🍺. See you on the tube. I’ll look into your website
absolutely love your channel, so glad we found you.. mom and I are going full time next year and your videos have been such a blessing!! my only request would be to know what the cost of each site runs.. thanks again for all you do!!!
fun history fact at the time of the mineral wells lakes creation the state didnt have the money so my Grandpa loaned them the money to have the lake built. And my great Grand father was actually born in a dug out just north of where the lake now resides.
HI Bob. I'm glad you enjoyed Brazos Bend State Park and put it on your list. Too bad you only saw one gator. Most of the time on a sunny day they are sunning up on the trails. Plus meeting one of your fans was also a plus I bet, lol. Take care.
I have been working on that video today! That is such a beautiful park! It is always great to meet my tribe! Especially when they take the time to come find me eating wings! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for these excellent recommendations Dude!! We've only been to one of these parks so we look forward to exploring places we haven't been to before!
You had better get on the ball man! It has taken me almost 7 years to get to all of these parks! Just you wait for the next three Texas State Park videos! absolutely beautiful! Thanks for watching!
When are you doing a 2022' TOP 5???!!! Excited to see this year's top 5. Now that you have been to more park on the Texas map! Thank you for what you do Dude. I appreciate you video reviews.
hello from the sunny vibrant ozarks dude rv!! are going to do a corp of engineers top 5 too. i enjoyed another 2 cups of fresh roasted hot columbian while seeing your reviews of precious time and great effort to entertain and be informative! ive been to all your top 5 with bob sandling being my favorite. tight lines and cheers!!
Dude! that is like 4 cops today! I am kicking some coffee butt!! LOL! I have considered a COE top 5 but am kinda on the fence. I have quite a few left to visit before I can consider myself even close to expert on the subject. Thanks so very much for watching!
Retiree just bought my annual pass, I have 50amp (can camp anyplace really) fall season, I’m asking for a list of parks to visit, hope for a cluster of them to avoid massive gas bill. Thanks for this great video
That is awesome! I have just the thing for you! I created a Google map just for you! here is the video and map on the DudeRV.com web site... duderv.now.site/your_campground_map I hope this helps you have fun and thanks for watching!
we really appreciate all of the effort and info that you provide with your videos. However, could you include the types of hook-ups the various parks have when you tour them. I know hardly and COE campground has full hook-ups, but not sure of what each state park has. Thanks and keep up the great videos-- stay safe out there
I do my best to cover all of the details that is why I create two different videos for every campground that I visit. The Virtual tour will most always have that type of information as I am cruising through the camping loops. Thanks so much for watching!
Love your channel and most of your top 5. Would disagree on #1. I went there last year and since I have a popup camper, I have to rely on facilities. Mineral wells probably had the worst I've encountered. But like you said, to each his own. Keep up the good work!
I am so sad to hear that! on my visit the facilities were dated but clean and serviceable.. I hate nasty restrooms so I get where you are coming from! Thanks so very much for your support and most of all thanks for watching!
Mee Too! thanks for watching! Have you seen "Your Map"? www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1WNK4xTQ4w_25GTzXRSOAash31ArFcvyY&ll=33.0581412790453%2C-93.09227815&z=6
Went to a Bazos Bend several years ago, saw several gators including one that grabbed and swallowed a guys fishing bobber. Only issue is that on top of the camping fee you have to pay a separate day use fee
Those two are very beautiful and are nice but they are very crowded, too crowded for my tastes. Who knows, maybe they will make the list next year! thanks for watching!
What are you basing your opinion on for top 5 parks? Quietness/solitude, camping sites/distancing, fishing, hiking/accessibility, flora/fauna, wildlife, etc. just curious!
I did not use a specific set of variables for my selection. I went down the list of Texas State Parks that I have camped in and selected the parks that I really enjoyed when I was there and the ones that I would love to return to. All of the points you mention contribute to making a great RV experience and always factor into getting excited about going back. Thank you so very much for watching!
Yes the "Big Red" has been closed and torn down. Lake temps are back to normal levels and I believe the Red Drum and Tillipa are no longer in the lake.
according to the TPWD web site 50AMP sites are $26, 30AMP sites are $26, water only sites are $14 and primitive sites are $10. There is a $5 per day entrance fee per person unless you have an annual parks pass. the Annual pass cost around $70 and waives entrance fees, gives you a discount on merchandise and even includes some free nights camping, you will need to check the web site for specifics here...tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-mineral-wells/fees-facilities/campsites
Most of your Texas state parks are going to be crowded on the weekends and very much so when school is out. Week days they are all pretty slow except when school is out. Martin Dies Jr is more busy during the winter than in the summer. Right now many campgrounds are very slow due to low lake levels. Thanks for watching! P.S. here is your camping map.... duderv.now.site/your_campground_map
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We have got to get to TX
Yes sir you do! LOL! We will be passing through your neck of the woods in late June this year
@@DudeRV We will actually be in Michigan and stopping at a conference in Chicago in June or I'd like to meet up with you.
@@GimpyCamper Perhaps next time! What state or national campgrounds would you recommend along I40?
Brazos Bend is definitely a great S.P. and you were correct in your description but you missed a couple of super important points. One would be the telescope available (I believe you have to have tickets for now) and the great little museum with fabulous displays. The rangers were also super!
As the time of our visit the nature center was closed for the season and the observatory was only open on Saturdays and you had to have a ticket. Thanks for the insider info and thanks a whole bunch for watching!
We absolutely love your videos and can't count the times we've used your recommendations and have been so pleased! Thank you for taking the guesswork out of finding the perfect camping spots!
You are so welcome! I am so happy to hear that I am helping Yall go camping! Thank you so much for watching!
Years ago a group of friends and myself camped at Lake Mineral Wells state park. During the night on our stay we kept hearing voices that sounded like an intercom and we got curious. The next morning my buddy,my brother and myself got close to where we thought these voices were coming from. We saw a huge building and people walking in and out so my brother walked thru some brush and approached a lady who was coming out. She got alarmed and pulled a gun on him saying "what are you doing here??" My brother responded with," we heard voices all night and we traced it to here, what is this place?" Her response was---"this is a minimum security prison facility".... So yeah--- ill never forget that. Thank God we all didnt get shot...
That is a crazy story! Thank you so much for watching!
5. Camp rock
4 Brazos bend
3 Lake bob sandlin
2 Fairfield lake state park
1 lake mineral wells state park
Thanks for watching!
Fairfield was a favorite for us! Driving over to Brazos Bend for the day tomorrow actually!
I know you are going to enjoy Brazos Bend! such a neat place! thanks for watching!
ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR SHOW
I am honored to hear that! Thanks for watching!
Jack You work hard doing these and we appreciate it. Keep RV ing.
I appreciate that! thanks for watching!
I grew up by Brazos Bend, love it. I am headed to Lake Bob Sandlin soon and I am so excited. Glad my next stay is on your top 5.
We love Bob Sandlin! You are gonna love it too! Thanks for watching
FYI. Calaveras and Braunig lakes on the edge of San Antonio are full of blue tilapia. You can also catch red drum a saltwater fish 🐟 that can get pretty big.
Thanks for the info! I did not even know there were campsites in that area! I have added them to my list. Do you know if the same rules for salt water apply to the Red Drum?
Great reviews! Thanks, Bob & Tessa
Thanks! Thank you so much for watching!
Great Video and Information as always! I will have to check out Lake Mineral Wells State Park.... I only live a couple of hours from there!
It is well worth the drive! Thank you so much for watching!
We just got our card for the Texas State Parks, looking forward to seeing Texas. I will see them all!!
Fantastic! It is such a fun journey! A long one but a fun one! thanks for watching!
Hey I just met you at Lake Tawakoni State Park in my Skoolie
It was great to meet you! I know you are going to love traveling in that skoolie!
I’m at Fairfield State Park now, and so are you. The power plant has been closed for several years and the Talapia are gone. Bass fishing is excellent.
did the red drum also die off? it was really great talking with y'all! thanks for watching!
Awesome Brazos Bend made the list, just down the road from my house. It really is a great park.
So cool! I really enjoyed my visit and look forward to a return when the weather is more favorable for gators! thanks a bunch for watching!
First and foremost, thank you for your service. Your videos are great and I used them to reserve a specific spot at Lake Corpus Christi State Park because the pics on their website aren't very good and don't show the full view of the surroundings. I wanted water and electricity and your reviews on Opossum's Bend in the park was awesome. We do tent camping, but one day I will get a popup when the prices for new or used are not as ridiculous as they are now.
It makes me so happy to hear that my videos are helping Yall go camping! That is why I do what I do! We really enjoyed our brief stay at Corpus Christi SP and look forward to a return. It is funny, I am kinda regressing and enjoying spending time tent camping! Thanks for watching!
bob,,,you've gotta go back to brazoria in the warm,,,summer time,,,you will have a ball videoing the alligators here,,,alligators there,,,,alligators,alligators, everywhere,,,, you will be amazed to see them everywhere, and stay over the weekend for the observatory which is a fun thing,,,just be careful walking back in the dark....for an update on fairfield,,,the Big Brown power plant opened in the 70's but closed down in 2018,,,,, it was and still is a popular fishing spot,,,, but may be losing its favor since the plant's warming waters may deminish in the coming years, thanks for the video,,,,always a good show !
WE do plan on a return in warmer weather. Yappy really wants to go back because she spent all of our visit with her sprained ankle on ice and did not get to see anything. I did not know that the Power Plant had been closed, Im not surprised but I am sad to hear that. Thank you so much for watching!
I recently retired and have been following you on the tube. Thank you brother for what you do. My wife and I are making a list, so far we have 4 down and more to go. We are trying to do 1 or 2 parks per month. Keep up the good work.
I am excited for you! This thing started out as kind of a lark but quickly turned into a mission! Have you checked out you map?....duderv.now.site/your_campground_map
Will Yall be attending the first annual "Dillo Daze" at Lake Whitney State Park in Feb? I do hope to see you there!
@@DudeRV we might be on our to California in February. I’ll check out the website. It’s our first go at it. We are trying to staying within a 4 hour radius of Big D. Thank you for your service brother. I also retired from Uncle Sam. 36 years with US CUSTOMS🙏🇺🇸🍺. See you on the tube. I’ll look into your website
absolutely love your channel, so glad we found you.. mom and I are going full time next year and your videos have been such a blessing!! my only request would be to know what the cost of each site runs.. thanks again for all you do!!!
Whoa! That is a big step! I know Yall will love the adventure! Im so glad to hear that my videos are helping Yall live the dream!
fun history fact at the time of the mineral wells lakes creation the state didnt have the money so my Grandpa loaned them the money to have the lake built. And my great Grand father was actually born in a dug out just north of where the lake now resides.
That is some cool family history! Thanks for sharing!
HI Bob. I'm glad you enjoyed Brazos Bend State Park and put it on your list. Too bad you only saw one gator. Most of the time on a sunny day they are sunning up on the trails. Plus meeting one of your fans was also a plus I bet, lol. Take care.
I have been working on that video today! That is such a beautiful park! It is always great to meet my tribe! Especially when they take the time to come find me eating wings! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for these excellent recommendations Dude!! We've only been to one of these parks so we look forward to exploring places we haven't been to before!
You had better get on the ball man! It has taken me almost 7 years to get to all of these parks! Just you wait for the next three Texas State Park videos! absolutely beautiful! Thanks for watching!
When are you doing a 2022' TOP 5???!!! Excited to see this year's top 5. Now that you have been to more park on the Texas map! Thank you for what you do Dude. I appreciate you video reviews.
Not sure yet. I have quite a few projects on my plate but I will see about adding into me schedule for 2023.
Thank you Sir! Safe travels!
Thank you too! and Thank you so much for watching!
I'm so happy I found you. You're awesome ❤️ So informative, so detailed, and so entertaining to watch!
Wow, thank you! Thanks a bunch for watching!
hello from the sunny vibrant ozarks dude rv!! are going to do a corp of engineers top 5 too. i enjoyed another 2 cups of fresh roasted hot columbian while seeing your reviews of precious time and great effort to entertain and be informative! ive been to all your top 5 with bob sandling being my favorite. tight lines and cheers!!
Dude! that is like 4 cops today! I am kicking some coffee butt!! LOL! I have considered a COE top 5 but am kinda on the fence. I have quite a few left to visit before I can consider myself even close to expert on the subject. Thanks so very much for watching!
Retiree just bought my annual pass, I have 50amp (can camp anyplace really) fall season, I’m asking for a list of parks to visit, hope for a cluster of them to avoid massive gas bill. Thanks for this great video
That is awesome! I have just the thing for you! I created a Google map just for you! here is the video and map on the DudeRV.com web site...
duderv.now.site/your_campground_map
I hope this helps you have fun and thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
we really appreciate all of the effort and info that you provide with your videos. However, could you include the types of hook-ups the various parks have when you tour them. I know hardly and COE campground has full hook-ups, but not sure of what each state park has. Thanks and keep up the great videos-- stay safe out there
I do my best to cover all of the details that is why I create two different videos for every campground that I visit. The Virtual tour will most always have that type of information as I am cruising through the camping loops. Thanks so much for watching!
Love your channel and most of your top 5. Would disagree on #1. I went there last year and since I have a popup camper, I have to rely on facilities. Mineral wells probably had the worst I've encountered. But like you said, to each his own. Keep up the good work!
I am so sad to hear that! on my visit the facilities were dated but clean and serviceable..
I hate nasty restrooms so I get where you are coming from! Thanks so very much for your support and most of all thanks for watching!
I love Texas
Mee Too! thanks for watching! Have you seen "Your Map"? www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1WNK4xTQ4w_25GTzXRSOAash31ArFcvyY&ll=33.0581412790453%2C-93.09227815&z=6
Caprock Canyons looks very pretty!
I really love Cap rock Canyons! thanks for watching!
Went to a Bazos Bend several years ago, saw several gators including one that grabbed and swallowed a guys fishing bobber.
Only issue is that on top of the camping fee you have to pay a separate day use fee
Im jealous! I only saw the one! If you have the Texas State Parks Pass the fee is waived for you and everyone in your car,
I’m sitting in Fairfield Lake St Pk right now and I agree that it is a great place to camp. Now the secret is out….
I am bad about doing that!😀 I cant say that I am sorry for it either! Thanks for watching!!
I like Daingerfield State park and Tyler State Park as 1 and 2 and then maybe Mineral Wells (IMO)
Those two are very beautiful and are nice but they are very crowded, too crowded for my tastes. Who knows, maybe they will make the list next year! thanks for watching!
Caprock is my favorite!!!
Caprock is fantastic! Thanks for watching!!
What are you basing your opinion on for top 5 parks? Quietness/solitude, camping sites/distancing, fishing, hiking/accessibility, flora/fauna, wildlife, etc. just curious!
I did not use a specific set of variables for my selection. I went down the list of Texas State Parks that I have camped in and selected the parks that I really enjoyed when I was there and the ones that I would love to return to.
All of the points you mention contribute to making a great RV experience and always factor into getting excited about going back.
Thank you so very much for watching!
Love this video Jack
thanks for watching!
Hoorah Go Navy! Navy vet here too!
Thanks for your service! thanks a whole bunch for watching and subbing👍!!
I like Caprock Canyon over Palo Duro. My preference!
Man after my own heart! thanks for watching!!
Pretty sure they closed the power plant in Fairfield and it’s normal temp again. Have you heard or do you know?
Yes the "Big Red" has been closed and torn down. Lake temps are back to normal levels and I believe the Red Drum and Tillipa are no longer in the lake.
Good video í hope more videos, little by little i'm Learning English my name is Juan
You are doing great Juan! I have plenty of videos for you to watch! thanks for stopping by!
Can you talk about the cost of staying in the Mineral State park?
according to the TPWD web site 50AMP sites are $26, 30AMP sites are $26, water only sites are $14 and primitive sites are $10. There is a $5 per day entrance fee per person unless you have an annual parks pass. the Annual pass cost around $70 and waives entrance fees, gives you a discount on merchandise and even includes some free nights camping, you will need to check the web site for specifics here...tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-mineral-wells/fees-facilities/campsites
Where did you get that map? It is a great size
I found this one at a Texas Travel Stop. Sometimes they can be found at the state parks store. Thanks for watching!
What rv state park near Fort Worth do you recommend?
I love Lake Mineral Wells State Park!
Not there anymore !
I know! that was such a nice one too! Thanks for watching!
Sounds like most of these locations may be crowded, is this true?
Most of your Texas state parks are going to be crowded on the weekends and very much so when school is out. Week days they are all pretty slow except when school is out. Martin Dies Jr is more busy during the winter than in the summer. Right now many campgrounds are very slow due to low lake levels. Thanks for watching!
P.S. here is your camping map....
duderv.now.site/your_campground_map
Fyi, Poor sound quality
I shall strive to do better, thanks for watching!