Texas Tour--Spring Break-- 3-7-14 thru 3-16-14

[jss06]

Just made reservations at Caprock Canyon Honey Flats for the 14th to the 16th.
There were only five 30 amp spots available when I selected mine.

[Cindy]

After hours of research, here is what I found. How about this:
Natural Bridge Caverns Challenge with Zip line
It has a tower with challenges on each level to get up the tower and then at the top, you can zip down.
The weight limit is 300 lbs with a 6 ft height limit.
It is $17.50 for one trip up the towers and one zip line down.
http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/(S(ddwugy45s5fqdbuczvotdd55))/canopyChallenge.aspx
We could also tour the caverns.
The Discovery tour is the original tour and the Hidden Tour is a new one with new rooms. This one would be my choice unless we wanted to do the lantern tour.
Here is a link for tickets.
http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/(S(osua0b45mhk5ofi230cjvena))/hoursPrices.aspx

Where to stay? This place has 12 openings and we can reserve by the space.
Cranes Mill Park is a Corp of Engineer park 20miles from the Caverns.
[url]http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsitePaging.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=108384&startIdx=0
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So, how does this look?

[Woodyperk6]

After hours of research, here is what I found. How about this:
Natural Bridge Caverns Challenge with Zip line
It has a tower with challenges on each level to get up the tower and then at the top, you can zip down.
The weight limit is 300 lbs with a 6 ft height limit.
It is $17.50 for one trip up the towers and one zip line down.
http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/(S(ddwugy45s5fqdbuczvotdd55))/canopyChallenge.aspx
We could also tour the caverns.
The Discovery tour is the original tour and the Hidden Tour is a new one with new rooms. This one would be my choice unless we wanted to do the lantern tour.
Here is a link for tickets.
http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/(S(osua0b45mhk5ofi230cjvena))/hoursPrices.aspx

Where to stay? This place has 12 openings and we can reserve by the space.
Cranes Mill Park is a Corp of Engineer park 20miles from the Caverns.
[url]http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsitePaging.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=108384&startIdx=0
[/url]
So, how does this look?

Do they have dates available for camping that will fit our schedule somewhat?

[Cindy]

Yes, they have 12 openings right now and we can pick our spot. I would say #8, #9, #10 and #11 are close to each other and near the bathroom that has showers. It is on Canyon Lake.

[AceMan]

I'm thinking one would have to reserve soon at cranes mill park. I see the larger camping on Canyon Lake seems to be full already.
Even tho Sonoma is a first come from the looks of the other parks I am thinking that many of the spots are taken for the week, considering Spring Break.
Could end up Walmart camping a couple of nights

[Cindy]

You are so right. I am going to go ahead and make reservations tonight. I'm not fond of Walmart parking and the nearest other park with openings is the L and L campground.
Remember the dustbowl we had there a few years back and the $3 showers???

[AceMan]

I went ahead and made a reservation for Sat & Sunday 8&9th at Cranes Mill. #4 If people decide to go elsewhere then maybe I could meet up later. I still think Sonora might be a tough one to get in.

This should get you to a map of the campsites http://tinyurl.com/omjldds

Gene

Update I just called Sonora and asked about the 10th and 11th of March. I asked him about having space for 4-5 little campers and he said "We'll be able to get you in" Maybe some one else could give them a call to verify. I would hate to have "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" come down on my head.

[jss06]

Last time I was at sonora they let me park the trailer in the tent camping area. you should be able to put 2 trailers in each spot if they are busy.

[jss06]

Fyi they do have electric connections in that area.

[Tiny Tow]

Ok, you guys are about 10 miles from me, now. I have one hookup if needed. Also, a garage apartment, but have to use a handicapped toilet!

Just my 2 cents.

[Tiny Tow]

If you stay at Blanco State Park for the couple nights, then it's about 40 min to the caverns.

[Cindy]

Blanco State Park is full.
I just booked Crane's Mill Park site #7 for Mar. 8 and 9.

[Tiny Tow]

Ok, so everyone is relocating to Cranes Mill instead of Blanco SP.? Great!

[AceMan]

I think only 2 at this time

[linuxmanxxx]

While at Caprock take a jump up to Palo Duro state park just east of canyon. It's quite amazing.