This post will bring us up to date as we are still camping at Potter Creek Park at Canyon Lake Texas. We originally had reservations for 13 nights and then planned to move on over to College Station for a much longer stay. We were really hoping the Coronavirus wouldn’t change our plans.
Well we hadn’t been at the lake for 5 days when we received word they were going to close all the Corps of Engineer Lake Campgrounds at Canyon Lake. We made a call and found out that those of us already in the park could stay to the end of their reservation even though the park would close to all others.
Well, we dodged that bullet and were allowed to stay as originally planned. However, we had a reservation at Lockhart State Park and the main reason we go there is to gorge on their wonderful Texas BBQ.. With four really good BBQ joints we annually go there to sample the wares and get our fill on Texas BBQ but with the virus all over the place these BBQ places have shut down so we decided to cancel our reservations at Lockhart.
Next we called College Station and asked if we could move up our reservation there and add another month just in case. They agreed so we were set for when we had to leave Canyon Lake. So why are we still at the COE park in Canyon Lake now?
Well a few days ago we received notice the four RVs in the park (there are also two workcampers) would be allowed to stay until May 15th if we wanted to so as to ensure our safely and not require us to travel with so many places on lockdown. Therefore we called College Station and told them we would delay our arrival until we felt it would be good to travel there and have decided to stay here until then. They were very understanding for which we were very thankful.
It sure was nice, and unexpected, that the Corps of Engineers would allow us to stay longer but we are sure glad they did. While we would have been fine over in College Station, by staying here we have better views and better access to nice walks not to mention it is also very easy to social distance here. Staying at this beautiful location brings a more calming effect on our psyches, much more than had we been locked down in College Station and fortunately we are well stocked on Texas craft beer!
So here we are until either May 15th or whenever we feel it is right to move to College Station. Stay safe everyone and social distance to prevent the spread of this nasty virus…
NOTE: We are currently sheltering in place at Canyon Lake, Texas…
Seems your sheltering plans are working out in your favor so far. Altho the COE is closing things down I assume the FHU will remain for those few that have been able to stay. Stay Safe and enjoy a beer for us!
ReplyDeleteyes they are letting us stay but we only wish we had full hook ups - will have to dump soon but at least they have a dump site on premises...
DeleteThat is a great opportunity being able to stay so long. I lived in San Antonio for many years with friends in Canyon Lake. They had told me last week that things were shutting down. Enjoy your stay.
ReplyDeleteYes we are very fortunate that they are letting us stay longer.
DeleteThought something like that had happened since I keep seeing FB posts from Canyon Lake. Our park won't open till at least 5/15, just wish they had opened in time for us to get there, though the beach isn't a bad place to stay at home.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope they can all reopen on May 15th!
DeleteSounds like a plan. The COE parks are the best. Stay healthy and wash your hands.
ReplyDeleteIf we only had sewer it couldn't be more perfect...
DeleteNice move on t he part of the CoE. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteWe thank them every day...
DeleteHere's hoping for May 15. If people would just stay home.
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
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