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Dallas Tx Camping question

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:29 am
by Lynn Coleman
Hi all,

I have a conference in Dallas this fall and I'm wondering what kind of camp areas there are in that area. I've been on google searching but to no avail, can anyone help?

Lynn

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:35 am
by Miriam C.
Here you are Lynn. The group had a great time here.

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=14235

Enjoy

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 1:02 am
by Lynn Coleman
Miriam C. wrote:Here you are Lynn. The group had a great time here.

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=14235

Enjoy


Hi Miriam,
Thanks. I've scanned half the posts, do you know if that park has electric hook ups?

Lynn

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 1:04 am
by Laredo
There's more info about Cedar Hill here, and my son has camped there during Renaissance Faire for three years running, and he loved it.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/cedar_hill/

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 1:23 am
by Lynn Coleman
Laredo wrote:There's more info about Cedar Hill here, and my son has camped there during Renaissance Faire for three years running, and he loved it.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/cedar_hill/


Ah, thanks. That had the information I needed. The park is 30 miles from the conference but very doable imho.

Thanks all.

Lynn

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:55 am
by davel
Lynn,

Cedar Hill has everything you would need and it's close to I20 which will get you anywhere you need to go in the Metroplex. Where is you conference going to be held?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:56 am
by jplock
Lewisville Lake has a nice camp area in Lake Dallas Texas. I have camped ther 5 or 6 times it has showers, I am not sure about hook ups though.

http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/lewisville/hickorycreek.htm

jplock
:) :) :)

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:33 pm
by Lynn Coleman
davel wrote:Lynn,

Cedar Hill has everything you would need and it's close to I20 which will get you anywhere you need to go in the Metroplex. Where is you conference going to be held?


Hey Dave,

This is the hotel and address where I'll be.

Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria
14901 Dallas Parkway - Dallas, Texas 75254 USA

Lynn

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 4:17 pm
by davel
Lynn Coleman wrote:
davel wrote:Lynn,

Cedar Hill has everything you would need and it's close to I20 which will get you anywhere you need to go in the Metroplex. Where is you conference going to be held?


Hey Dave,

This is the hotel and address where I'll be.

Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria
14901 Dallas Parkway - Dallas, Texas 75254 USA

Lynn


Lynn,

Check out the one jplock posted it might be a little closer for you. I've never been there but if he suggested it, it has to be good. You might have less traffic to fight from Lewisville. In any case let us know where you'll be and we'll come out to see you.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:36 pm
by Sonetpro
This is a nice campground. Just west of the airport. We have stayed there,
Traffic in Dallas is real bad. Traffic from Lewisville or Cedar Hill to the Galleria will be a bear.

http://www.campingfriend.com/TheVineyar ... Facilities

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:57 pm
by Laredo
Lynn, 14901 NORTH Dallas Parkway??

That's in Addison, right?

IF that's where the conference is, and you want to stay in Grapevine, Belt LIne Road is nearly a straight shot.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:52 pm
by Lynn Coleman
Laredo wrote:Lynn, 14901 NORTH Dallas Parkway??

That's in Addison, right?

IF that's where the conference is, and you want to stay in Grapevine, Belt LIne Road is nearly a straight shot.


I honestly don't know. I don't know the area well enough. I'm hoping all you Texans can help me make the right decision.

The conference is Thursday evening, Friday all day and evening, Sat same as Friday and Sunday 'til lunch.

So is Grapevine a better choice?

Lynn

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 11:46 pm
by Todah Tear
Hi Lynn,

Hickory Creek campground is right off of I-35 (north of Dallas) on Lake Lewisville. I like it because most of the electrical/water sites are right on the Lake or provide a good view of the lake. They are on Reserve America.

My other absolute favorite is Lake Ray Roberts - Dubois Branch. They are on Reserve America, but you can't reserve a specific site. They just garantee that you will have a site.

If you need any more specifics, PM me.

Have fun!

Todah

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 12:40 pm
by sauljordan
I think travel wise the Lewisville and Grapevine campgrounds will be much easier. From the Cedar Creek campground you would have to drive through all of Dallas and lots of traffic. I haven't camped at any of them so I can't give recommendations.

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:00 pm
by caseydog
I work about a mile from that hotel, and live up near Lake Lewisville.

None of those campgraounds will be "convenient" to your conference. You will be driving at least 30 minutes from any of them.

Cedar Hill is going to be a good hour or more in traffic.

Lewisville is closer, but you have to go around the south end of the lake to get to it, across 121, which is a construction mess right now.

Grapevine might not be too bad, but still 30 minutes or more.

The campground at Ray Roberts is quite nice, but there again, it's a good hour drive into Addison in traffic.

Addison is in the heart of North Dallas, so it's pretty far from any camping.

Oh -- there is a Wal-Mart SuperCenter about three miles from the Marriot. :D