2024-9-22 Inks Lake State Park

 I left a little early and spent a weekend at Inks Lake State Park on my way to a rsally.

It was beautiful and flowers were blooming throughout the park.

I arrived on Friday after reserving my site about 5 months ago. Inks Lake is one of the most popular state parks in Texas. It's a very nice park but, another reason is that it may be the only lake in texas that doesn't fluctuate in water level during droughts. The Colorado River is dammed up at both ends of the lake so water levels can be controlled.

Harley had a nice soft bed next to my chair but he likes to assert his independence.

The park store with kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats was very busy over the weekend.

There are two fishing piers in the park at opposite ends.

The swimming beach provided a great sunset view after the swimmers left.

There were a number of Reserved sites that didn't hold occupants. I don't know whether this was the park rangers doing or people who were too selfish to cancel when they were unable to come. Either way is a shame since so many would love to get a site here. Empty spots were not an issue in my circle. And I have to say I was really surprised to see the huge number of tents throughout the park. While there were a couple of scout groups, there were many families with several tents to a site. All was quiet and serene all weekend.

It was a real surprise to step out of my RV at 10AM on Sunday to see the whole area empty except for one other RV and me. I never heard them pack up, nice neighbors all.

One thought I had while here was this. The areas with water and electricity at each site were very popular with tenters. You can't blame them for wanting power for a fan, electric cooler, or frying pan. One area of the park is equally beautiful with many waterfront sites but only a water connection at each site. It would seem to be a big benefit for campers if just 110 electric was added to each site. That is what tenters use, not the 30 or 50 amp plugs. Instead I noted the big new Visitors Entrance Checkin station with fancy paved routes around it that has been built but not yet opened. Just seems like more useful sites would benefit campers a lot more than a new Checkin center and cost less money as well.