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Fort Clark Springs

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· Brackettville, Kinney, Texas
2700 acres hosted by Fort Clark S.
11 tent sites
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Fort Clark began as a US Army Post in 1852; built beside the Las Moras Springs, to defend settlers along the Pecos Trail.  In service until 1947, Fort Clark was a cavalry fort and home of the famed Black Seminole Indian Scouts; as well as every historic Buffalo Soldier regiment in the US Army.  During WWII, it was headquarters for the 2nd Cavalry Division and it housed more than 3000 German POWs.  The old Army Guardhouse is now a museum.  MOVIE BUFFS:  Movies filmed on the fort and in the surrounding area include:  The Alamo (John Wayne), Lonesome Dove, Streets of Laredo, The Good Old Boys, Barbarossa, Arrowhead & more! Fort Clark Springs is now a 2700 acre leisure living community bordering US Hwy 90 at Brackettville, Texas; approximately 140 miles due west of San Antonio, Texas. The Fort sits at the head of the Las Moras Spring which has been generating millions of gallons of pure, cold sparkling water for over 12,000 years.  It also sits on a portion of the Great Comanche War Trail between Naciamento, Mexico and Oklahoma.  The spring has always been a lifeline for a multitude of cultures and wildlife.  Some of these include a number of different tribes, buffalo, deep antelope and large herds of native mustangs.   The spring forms a stunning little valley and creates a natural habitat that allows native semi-tropical vendure and the finest specimens of Live Oak, Pecans and White Oak trees to flourish.  Today, it also home to large herds of axis and whitetail deer, turkey, javelinas, feral hogs and is a birders' paradise as well; as it sits on the western migratory bird path. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent along the Las Moras Creek under 150+ year old oak trees - exactly where the famed Black Seminole Indian Scouts lived and rode with the US Cavalry; defending settlers and travelers from Comanche along the Pecos Trail.  Explore Fort Clark - home to every historic buffalo soldier regiment in the US Army, the Black Seminole Indian Scouts; as well as almost every US cavalry regiment.  After almost 100 years in service, the army post closed (1852 - 1947) and was eventually rehabilitated into a 2700 acre leisure living community, at the edge of West Texas.  Historical markers dot the 21+ miles of hiking/biking trails on the Fort. The original US Army Guardhouse is now a museum; and along with the largest privately owned historic district west of the Mississippi River, it awaits your exploration.  6 State Parks/National Recreation Areas - all within an hour drive - also await you.  Visit the millions of freetail bats at Kickapoo Caverns, the wilds of the Pecos River and Seminole Canyon, tube the Frio River, bass fish at Lake Amistad, explore 21+ miles of hiking trails on the Fort, or just relax by the 3rd largest spring-fed pool in Texas.  (68 degrees year round).   NOTE:  Over 100 movies/TV shows/music videos have been filmed on the fort and in Kinney County including:  The Alamo (John Wayne) , Arrowhead, Two Rode Together, Bandelero, The Good Old Boys and Bad Girls.  Campsites are named after movies made here and in Kinney County. Although located directly next to the RV Park, the campground is separate, with its own bathhouse and has its own vibe of quiet peacefulness.  Axis and whitetail deer walk and graze through the campground year round, as well as large turkey flocks.  Picnic tables, fire rings and shower rooms are also available. Campers may fish the Las Moras Creek (catch & release) with no license needed.  Tent camping here at Fort Clark is very relaxed with large unstructured campsites and a very peaceful relaxed feel to the entire campground.Pitch your tent along the Las Moras Creek under 150+ year old oak trees - exactly where the famed Black Seminole Indian Scouts lived and rode with the US Cavalry; defending settlers and travelers from Comanche along the Pecos Trail.  Explore Fort Clark - home to every historic buffalo soldier regiment in the US Army, the Black Seminole Indian Scouts; as well as almost every US cavalry regiment.  After almost 100 years in service, the army post closed (1852 - 1947) and was eventually rehabilitated into a 2700 acre leisure living community, at the edge of West Texas.  Historical markers dot the 21+ miles of hiking/biking trails on the Fort. The original US Army Guardhouse is now a museum; and along with the largest privately owned historic district west of the Mississippi River, it awaits your exploration.  6 State Parks/National Recreation Areas - all within an hour drive - also await you.  Visit the millions of freetail bats at Kickapoo Caverns, the wilds of the Pecos River and Seminole Canyon, tube the Frio River, bass fish at Lake Amistad, explore 21+ miles of hiking trails on the Fort, or just relax by the 3rd largest spring-fed pool in Texas.  (68 degrees year round).   NOTE:  Over 100 movies/TV shows/music videos have been filmed on the fort and in Kinney County including:  The Alamo (John Wayne) , Arrowhead, Two Rode Together, Bandelero, The Good Old Boys and Bad Girls.  Campsites are named after movies made here and in Kinney County. Although located directly next to the RV Park, the campground is separate, with its own bathhouse and has its own vibe of quiet peacefulness.  Axis and whitetail deer walk and graze through the campground year round, as well as large turkey flocks.  Picnic tables, fire rings and shower rooms are also available. Campers may fish the Las Moras Creek (catch & release) with no license needed.  Tent camping here at Fort Clark is very relaxed with large unstructured campsites and a very peaceful relaxed feel to the entire campground.
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Angela T.
March 18, 2024
Texas Sunset at Comanche Park
Campfires yes or no?
We made a last minute booking due to weather at our other camp site and headed south instead. There were no fire rings at any of the campsites, and though many sites had grills the one we were assigned to did not. Most of the other sites were empty so we ended up moving and made it work for the night, but ended up heading out a day early for our next destination.
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Calvin B.recommends
March 15, 2024
Texas Sunset at Comanche Park
Fort Clark was a lovely place to visit! People were nice, especially Miss Pat I spoke to at the gift shop, but information on the place is lacking and outdated. The actual camping part went amazingly, and the spring pool was great, but the "tourist" parts are only open Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm which was not stated on their website. Other than not being able to see the museum or art studio, It's a great place for camping!
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Mary B.recommends
February 20, 2024
Texas Sunset at Comanche Park
We liked our stay at Fort Clark; the staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again. We were assigned the campsite for tenting for our sprinter van, but the space did not work for us because of the very low branches on the trees; we could park in a site near the office, which worked out great. The history of the park is quite interesting; exploring the area was fun,
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Lauren C.recommends
April 15, 2023
Texas Sunset at Comanche Park
Locals are friendly, if you’re a naturalist this is a beautiful place to be! If you’re looking for a place to make noise and party, go elsewhere. This place deserves to be protected.
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Anna B.recommends
April 4, 2023
Texas Sunset at Comanche Park
this land was so beautiful! we loved all the tree coverage and getting to choose our own spot. additionally, there are showers in the bathrooms near the tent sites which was a huge perk! as long as you are okay dealing with hot nights and lots of little bugs, this is a great site.
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Abby J.recommends
March 27, 2023
Texas Sunset at Comanche Park
The night that we camped it was supposed to rain and the site was mainly composed of dirt so we opted to set up over by the rv site in a grassy area. The people we talked to over at the rv campground we’re super nice and when we woke up in the morning the hosts were all super nice as well!
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Brackettville, Kinney, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), and Mascogo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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