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Category: 2018

Longhorn Caverns

Longhorn Caverns

A day trip to Longhorn Caverns State Park in Burnet, TX.  The park is a remembrance of the history of the area and our country as well as a National Natural Landmark. We explored the park with structures built during the CCC and appreciated the natural beauty.  The caverns are amazing massive underground caves.  We went on a cave tour and learned all about the history and legends as well as enjoying the cool temperatures on such a hot day.

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Rio Bonito Cabin and RV Park

Rio Bonito Cabin and RV Park

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Location:  Liberty Hill, Texas
Site Quality:  Nice large spots most having cedar trees to provide shade.
Type:  Almost all long term
Access:  Only one of the three routes to get to the park is good for a larger unit (3405 to 257 to 256). Once in the park access via the middle entrance allows good access to all of the sites.
Staff:  The staff here was fantastic and took good care of us throughout our stay.
Amenities:  Laundry room(2), Pool, Community Center, Walking trails, Playground, Picnic Tables at Site
Cellular/WiFi:  AT&T and Verizon was Ok in certain places. From site 36, a cellular booster was needed. WiFi seemed slow and we never used it.
What we liked:  Sense of community, friendly neighbors. Mail and package service for longer term visitors. Quiet, peaceful atmosphere. Secure, gated park.
What we didn’t like:  Cellular service is sporadic.

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Brooks Mill RV Park

Brooks Mill RV Park

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Location:  Bertram, Texas
Site Quality:  Tight, narrow spaces, large trees. Level gravel sites.
Type:  Almost all long term (maybe 1 short term site)
Access:  Easy access off of highway 29 then on the Brooks Mill road. Once in the park there is a single loop with some tight spots due to trees.
Staff:  The staff here was fantastic and took good care of us throughout our stay.
Amenities:  Laundry room, Common area with tables and fire rings was being built (early 2018).
Cellular/WiFi:  AT&T and Verizon was Ok. WiFi seemed slow and we never used it.
What we liked:  Mail and package service for longer term visitors. Lots of trees.
What we didn’t like:  Our site was narrow and there was a trailer close by on our awning side so there was no place there for chairs. We did have some space under trees on the other side however. The largest issues involved noise –  we were less than 100′ from a train track (2-8 per day) as well as being beside a busy highway. No picnic tables at site. Not gated (although we felt secure).

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