r/TXoutdoors

Howdy folks, so back a couple years ago there used to be this small campsite down the road to the entrance to E rock that we'd use whenever we would go out for a climbing day out there, but for the life of me I cant recall what it was called or its address.

It was a small spot with a handful of camp 'bays' of packed dirt, pretty small and out of the way. The guy that owned it liked to find out if you did any music cause he liked to play with people that were staying. Ring any bells for anyone?

So I am going on a group trip to the San Marcos area within the next couple of months, and would really like to go hiking with a few people in the area one of the days that I'm there. I would love something with moderate to challenging trails, and preferably with some elevation (if possible) and pretty views (either a beautiful overlook, waterfalls, lots of flowers, etc.). What is nearby San Marcos that best fits this overall experience? I'm open to doing multiple trails as well, as long as it's all within the same state park.

Willing to drive about an hour (give or take) from San Marcos.

Hi, Im organizing a nature walk at Sam Houston Trail for some elementary students and I'm making a little scanvengar hunt where they need to find specific plants/trees/objects, but I don't want them to look for something that is not there.

I havent been to the area, and wont be able to go and scope it beforehand, so I'd appreciate it if anyone who has been there could tell me what the most common types of fauna are there.

Residents of Texas, have you ever encountered giant toe-biters in the state? If so, what region of Texas did you see one in? I live in the piney woods and I've trying to find giant toe-biters to put into my aquarium, but so far have only come across the ordinary, smaller species of toe-biters. Appreciate any replies!