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Other Camping Sites

Non council sites recommended by fellow troop leaders.

• Camp Tonkawa
  • A non-profit Nature Awareness Learning Center for Children and Adults that gives "hands on" experience in the great outdoors. It's a 35 acre tract of land 45-60 minutes North of Dallas and 20 mins. northeast of Denton Tx. The property is a certified wildlife refuge. The woods of oak and junipers have plenty of trails, a small creek, fishing pond, swimming pond, pasture area, organic garden, barn, a "long house" where most all the classes are held, outdoor showers, and our classic soilettes (composting toilets).
• Cleburne State Park
  • I took my 2 Juniors to camp at this park (Oct. 2004). I really liked it. We stayed in a "screened shelter", which is a cabin that has screens from half way up the wall to the ceiling. It rained Friday night, but the eves on the roof were good enough that we didn't get wet or have much water get in through screens. No cots - bring an air mattress or cot or sleeping pad. You can latch the door from the inside and padlock on the outside. Each "shelter" has a water faucet and electricity, as well as a fire circle. Next to the screened shelters, they have a group camp area with 2 bunk houses that have bunk beds for 24 people. Also within the group camp area is a nice, large activity room/ dining room. There are bathrooms located in this area (but if you look at the on-line facilities map - those bathrooms are not marked - but they ARE there!) It would work great for a large group stay. We went to Fossil Rim Wildlife Preserve on Saturday (see review below), so we actually didn't get to see a lot of the park. I would like to go back there - it was very pretty and it's a large park. State parks - you can reserve months in advance with a deposit of the first night's stay, and you can cancel within a few days of your reservation and you are charged only $5.00 per site (cancellation fee). Review by Lisa Barger.
  
  
• Eisenhower State Park
  • This park is on Lake Texoma (next door to the council's Rocky Point Camp). They have over 30 screened shelters, as well as traditional campsites. Near the screened shelter section is a a group activity hall (didn't see the inside though). We enjoyed the hikes and looking at Texas wildflowers (went in May). FYI - Since it was a 1st grade Brownie troop - I made it mother/daughter. With 3 shelters for 8 girls and their moms, we had plenty of room and even the non-campers said they enjoyed the weekend, and would do it again! Review by Lisa Barger.
  
  
• Dinosaur Valley State Park
  • Located in Glen Rose, Texas. A state park close to Fossil Rim Wildlife Preserve. Campsites feature electric hook-ups and water. No shelters. The campsites were well shaded - lots of trees! There was also primitive camping areas. There's hiking trails - and even some dinosaur tracks!
  
  
• Turner Falls Park
  • Located in Davis, OK about 2 hours north on I-35, this park is home to a breathtaking 77 foot falls, the largest in Oklahoma, and beautiful Honey Creek. The park is accented with beautiful picnic areas, nature trails, caves, geological wonders, and two natural swimming pools very unique in nature. There are tent camping facilities as well as cabins and teepees to rent. There is a 24 hour police patrol at the park as well.

If you have camping sites you'd like to recommend, please send an email to coppellgirlscouts@yahoo.com.