As we left Memorial Day from Big Bend National Park, we drove right through the park and enjoyed the scenery. It was a long day of driving, some curves, hills, cactus etc., and a lot of long 2 lane highway. We decided that we would go almost 300 miles to a recommended spot called Fort Clark Springs RV resort.
It was such a welcome surprise to see lots of trees and grass and a VERY historical community. Fort Clark was established on the banks of Las Moras Creek by the US Army in 1852. Virtually all US Calvalry units and many infantry lived, trained or visited Fort Clark while patrolling West Texas and the US – Mexico border. Generals George Patton & Jonathan Wainwright were among the notables who served at Fort Clark. The Fort was closed in 1946, and has since become a haven for those who seek peaceful recreation, resort and residential surroundings.
There are about 300 homes here, some expensive homes and very low income homes. It is an association and all homeowners pay $70.00 a month for the facilities including a wonderful natural spring pool, a 9 hole course and an 18 hole golf course. There is a motel and RV resort with beautiful trees and grass. Our biggest surprise as we entered the resort section is the beautiful deer that live in the area. With more than 1600 acres of wilderness and the Las Moras Creek, it is a natural bird sanctuary. The pool is a consistant 68 degrees temperature, maintained by nature all year around. The 100’ by 300’ pool is the 3rd largest spring-fed pool in Texas.
Needless to say, we hooked up about 4PM and went straight to the pool. My first jump in was a real surprise and very “cool” – took my breath away. But after a couple of minutes it was really refreshing and wonderful. In talking to a resident here, she was telling me that it was a natural mineral pool. We stayed there about an hour and really enjoyed the
Peaceful surroundings.
It was such a welcome surprise to see lots of trees and grass and a VERY historical community. Fort Clark was established on the banks of Las Moras Creek by the US Army in 1852. Virtually all US Calvalry units and many infantry lived, trained or visited Fort Clark while patrolling West Texas and the US – Mexico border. Generals George Patton & Jonathan Wainwright were among the notables who served at Fort Clark. The Fort was closed in 1946, and has since become a haven for those who seek peaceful recreation, resort and residential surroundings.
There are about 300 homes here, some expensive homes and very low income homes. It is an association and all homeowners pay $70.00 a month for the facilities including a wonderful natural spring pool, a 9 hole course and an 18 hole golf course. There is a motel and RV resort with beautiful trees and grass. Our biggest surprise as we entered the resort section is the beautiful deer that live in the area. With more than 1600 acres of wilderness and the Las Moras Creek, it is a natural bird sanctuary. The pool is a consistant 68 degrees temperature, maintained by nature all year around. The 100’ by 300’ pool is the 3rd largest spring-fed pool in Texas.
Needless to say, we hooked up about 4PM and went straight to the pool. My first jump in was a real surprise and very “cool” – took my breath away. But after a couple of minutes it was really refreshing and wonderful. In talking to a resident here, she was telling me that it was a natural mineral pool. We stayed there about an hour and really enjoyed the
Peaceful surroundings.
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