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Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

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· Glen Rose, Somervell, Texas

5 acres hosted by Paul B.

5 RV/tent sites

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Pitch your tent or boondock your RV on the Paluxy River under giant pecan trees. Enjoy the scenic view of our beautiful river. Our private property is located near the historic square of glen rose but feels like you are miles away in the country. Have fun kayaking, swimming, fishing, or just sit back and enjoy the views. We have 5 different spacious sites to choose from. Most have a tree break area in-between for privacy. Or rent all 5 and have the entire property to yourself. Updated river photos will be posted on our Facebook page, or message me for updates. Unfortunately, I'm not able to control the river. It goes up and down depending on rain and temperatures. The river gets pretty low during July and August. Wheeler Branch Reservoir(only a few miles from camp) is a great spot to swim and fish when the river water levels are lower. Very small lake that is good for swimming and kayaking with a dock, clear waters. We have 5 different sites. All of them overlook the Paluxy River, have rock fire pits, seating areas, patios, and stairs down to riverbed. You will have access to one of the most beautiful parts of the Paluxy River. During drought conditions and high temperatures I always recommend keeping your head above water and avoiding stagnant areas in the river. In order to reserve a spot you must be 21 or over. This is not a extremely remote place where you can party and go crazy. We want everyone to be able to sit back, relax and enjoy the views. Site Big Pecan: This is the farthest site upriver and has one of the largest pecan trees I've ever seen. The trees provide great shade cover during the summer. This site has an awesome rock patio seating area with 2 wooden Adirondack chairs overlooking the river with stairs to provide easy access down into the water. It also has a rock firepit with 2 wooden Adirondack chairs on a rock patio. Also includes a kids sand box, and a picnic table with shade umbrella, and numerous extras available to rent. Site 1 Limestone ledge: Firepit seating area overlooking the river with 4 Adirondack chairs and a shade umbrella, separate rock patio closer to the water overlooking the river with 2 wooden rocking chairs, stairs down to riverbed, huge pecan trees, kids play set with sand box, 1 picnic table, shade umbrella, and a 10' x 10' raised tent deck platform overlooking the river. Site 2: Firepit seating area overlooking limestone riverbed with 3 Adirondack chairs, picnic table with a shade umbrella, 10' x 10' raised tent / deck platform, stairs down to riverbed and shallow area of the river for kids to play. Awesome view of the river with trees / shrubs on each side for privacy. Site 3: Firepit seating area overlooking the riverbed, 2 wooden Adirondack chairs, 2 picnic tables, 1 shade umbrella, 2 sets of rock stairs to the riverbed, shallow area of the river for kids to play. Awesome view of the river with trees / shrubs on each side for privacy. Site 4 Farthest site downstream. Nice rock patio overlooking the river with two wooden rocking chairs. Easy access for RVs and trailers. Rock stairs to the river for easy access. Fire pit with rock patio around it with 4 wooden Adirondack chairs. Picnic table with shade umbrella. Kids sand box. Shallow areas for kids to play in the river. Deeper fishing hole about 100 feet down river. Great area to sit in the river with a lawn chair. Awesome view of the river with trees / shrubs on each side for privacy. A lot of people buy two sites for more privacy and room for larger groups. For example, many purchase Big Pecan and site 1 together. Or sites 2 and 3. kayaks, wood, outdoor games, frisbee golf baskets and disc, grill and utensils, propane firepit, and other extras available for rent. Please select those during checkout Tips: Bring river shoes, nose plugs, swimming essentials. Parts of the river can be very slippery. Bring life jackets, especially for children. Bring the essentials for any camping trip including: sunscreen, bug spray, anti-itch meds, etc. Chairs and sunshades to sit in the river are always popular. The Paluxy river ranges from just a few inches deep to 5 feet deep in our camping area. There are more swimming holes a little deeper up and downstream. Water is available at the entrance. No restroom - pack in, pack out. Bring your own potty and water. If you are not familiar with dry camping do some research. There are all types of methods for restrooms, heating, cooling, etc. available now to make it enjoyable. Dogs are allowed on leash. Please do not allow your dog to roam freely if they are aggressive in nature. Clean up after them. Cancellation Policy: You may cancel up to 3 days before your stay for a full refund. Weekends during peak seasons (March - June & September - November) are non-refundable unless canceled and another camper reserves the site. I do offer partial refunds for extreme weather conditions. Activities Nearby: Dinosaur Valley State Park (Hiking, Biking, Swimming) - 4.5 miles Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (Drive through the park) - 3.9 miles Historic Glen Rose Square (Eat, shop) - .5 miles Big Rocks Park (Free, Kids love to crawl on the huge boulders and wade in the river) - 1.3 miles Oakdale Park (Swimming pool, playground) - 1.4 miles Paluxy Heritage Park / River Walk (Free, Pretty walk, Connects to Big Rocks dam)- 1.2 miles Somervell County Museum (Free, donation) - .7 miles Wheeler Branch Reservoir - (small lake, good kayak fishing, clear)Expo Center (Rodeos, dog shows, different events depending on schedule) Places to eat:*Hammonds BBQ - 2 miles*Sexton Feed Mill Grill/Bar (River View) - .7 miles Los Primos Mexican Food/Bar - 1.7 miles*Mama Mia Mexican Cuisine -*Riverhouse Grill (Lil more upscale) - .4 miles*The Green Pickle (Hamburgers) - .7 milesLa Vita Italian Food - .7 miles*Big Cup Eatery (Breakfast, Dinner) - .9 miles* Storiebook Cafe (Sandwiches, wraps)- .8 miles Beehive Cafe - (hamburgers, Mexican food)Simple Simons (Pizza, calzones) -Snyder's Tavern Bar - .5 miles Blackies Bar/Grill - .7 miles Bull Lion Ranch Winery - .7 miles*Shoo-Fly Soda Shop (Ice-cream, pies) - .7 miles*Loco Coyote Grill/Bar (BBQ) - 8.8 miles Crave Bakery (coffee, pastries) - .8 miles*Grounded Coffee Shop (Coffee, salad bar)Debbie’s Restaurant (Breakfast) -Tiger Corner (Pastries, Sandwiches) -Subway -Sugar Biscuits (Lil Everything) -Teriyaki Chinese Food -Sunshine Doughnuts - *Rough Creek Lodge (upscale reservations, lunch $25, Dinner $125) - 15 miles*Overlook Cafe Fossil Rim (Free by bypassing main entrance, hamburgers, awesome view, petting zoo, gift shop) - 4 miles 7-Eleven Laredo Taco -Tacote (breakfast burritos, lunch)

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Alyce H.recommends

July 12, 2024

Site 4 - Patio w/ River View

Perfect little spot for everyone.

From huge lightening bugs to bird watching; great place. Perfect family spot as well. If you have little ones, the walk into the water spots are shallow, clear & wide open. The stars at night as so bright as well. If you love small town charm & shopping; this is your spot as well. Glen Rose is full of charm & history.

Chris Y.recommends

July 11, 2024

Site 3 - Patio w/ River View

Spacious, Clean, and Beautiful

We had a great time. Stair access down to the river was excellent. The water was low so the steps closest to the wooden deck didn’t quite get you down to the river but the access by the picnic table was perfect. Couple of things to watch out for with the sandy soil are ants, stickers and the prickly bull nettle. I’m wicked allergic to the nettle so I just paid attention and never had a problem. We didn’t get any bites and we moved our grill over to the wooden deck and never had any big problems at all. The site was the most spacious I’ve probably ever been to and we had tons of room for games and to spread out. Another nice benefit is that we were always able to pick a side of the site in shade. We were here for the 4th of July weekend and, while all the campsites were booked, we hardly noticed our neighbors. From the site we were about 5 miles to dinosaur valley. The list provided by Paul was super helpful and, given the busy weekend, he even came by to collect trash. Overall, we couldn’t have been happier with our stay and will definitely be back.

Nicole H.recommends

July 10, 2024

Site 4 - Patio w/ River View

Site 4 is fantastic

We stayed at site 4, it was great! The site is large, comes with chairs, fire pit, sandbox and a plane for the kiddos to use. While we were here the water was up, it came up to our knees and had a great current for kayaking or floating the river. Since the water was up there was no bank to fish from but there are areas nearby you can walk to or kayak to if you wanted to fish. We ordered some wood bundles and the hosts put them out so they are there for your arrival. Rain was forecasted so I was worried about them getting wet before we got there but the host had them sitting in the chairs and covered! They truly think of everything! There is a trashcan and water at the entrance. Site 4 is secluded from the other sites but connected to site 3 by a little walkway if you wanted to reserve both for a bigger group. We weren't able to see or hear the campers at the other site but it would be easy to get to the rest of your group. When we needed to do an ice run there are 2 grocery stores about a mile away, David's and Brookshires. For ice I recommend going to Brookshires, they sell a 20 pound bag for $5. There is a dollar general just over a mile away in case you need other supplies.

Chire C.recommends

July 9, 2024

Site 1 - Pecan Trees & Patio

We had so much fun! It’s a beautiful spot, we will definitely be back one day!

Jessica L.recommends

July 9, 2024

Big Pecan - Patio w/River View

Perfect Getaway: Camp on the River

We had such a fabulous time at Big Pecan 2. Paul was super responsive when we needed more firewood. We enjoyed the hammock, fire pits, and the two kayaks we rented. The chairs were super comfortable with a view of the river. We loved exploring the river and bird watching. The swimming hole was great! We can’t wait to go back when the water isn’t muddy from the rain. Such a fabulous find! So close to DFW. It’s going to become a favorite getaway weekend spot for sure.

Shannon L.recommends

July 9, 2024

Site 1 - Pecan Trees & Patio

The view of the river was beautiful. The access to the river was a great and the site was comfortable and easy to access- perfect for families.

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Glen Rose, Somervell, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Wichita, Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking