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That's ok just a lack of fore thought on my part. We'll try it again sometime.

Well...it's Now Sunday morning and I have had time to reflect on Friday's catastrophe.

# 1. Even tho cell phone was sketchy...I should have published my number well in advance...then folks...

Attention Caddo National Grasslands campers...I am at the Coffee
Mill Lake campground near ramp and entry road. Bois d'Arc is closed due to high water we think.

Call me at 210-860-9106. John...

Where are you ? I'm near the boat ramp at the campground at Coffee mill lake about a mile from Boise darc. Have big Kelly tarps over picnic table.

I don't know what happened to my replies to these last to posts but I answered both yesterday and don't see them now...Oh well..Will see you all later today.

John B

THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN !

cTall,

I was so glad to see you're going to bring the young uns. I hope you see the reply I just did for Mentatix about our new dorm tent and extra hammock. Maybe we can figure out a way for you...

Mentatix.....

As far as I am concerned there are never age limits on a camping trip of any kind. The younger the kid in camping, hunting and fishing the better the grown person product.

If you...

This a reminder and correction.... The North Texas Hang will be next weekend beginning on Friday evening the 12th of June and running thru Sunday the 14th. Previously I screwed and said it was the...

I like that tractor disc idea. Can't wait to see it in action.

Has anyone been down to Coffee Mill since all the rain hit ??? I'm wondering if there were any washout problems ?

Less than two...

Sounds very good. Lets work on it.

jb

Hey everybody interested in the June 10-12 Caddo National Grasslands Hang.....

There are lots of great hanging trees in the Bois D'Arc Horse Camp but the Coffee Mill Lake site is prettier and...

Csquared,

It's both. Bring your own stuff to cook unless like Rockport there are good restaurants nearby. I am planning on cooking hot dogs for whoever wants them on Friday night just so we can...

Hope to see you there. Rain ...who knows ?

JBB

Hi Chad,

Will you be joining us ? We could sure use an experienced hand especially in the crappie department.

Thanks for the advice on widow makers. I'm afraid it's not something I think about...

Sarge,

I hope you can join us on June 10-12 at the Bois D'Arc Camp Ground in the Caddo Grasslands. I look forward to meeting and hanging with you.

John B.

Hike Hunter,

We've got a date set for the weekend of June 10-12 at Caddo Grasslands. Coffee Mill Lake has good crappie and bass potential for those interested in fishing. The camping area at Bois...

cTall,

Good idea since we don't know what the bug situation is going to be....I would bring it.

jb

Mike,

So what will yo do...add velcro tape around the openings ? Then bug net to that ? This lake looks like it has a pretty good shallow area with underbrush so the people I talked to were...

cTall,

That sounds like good life lessons but just know the offer stands if needed.

JBB

Mike,

Check out the REI Kingdom 6. It should have a good bit of room for lawn chairs during a serious bug attack yet not too stuffy. It will serve as additional hotel space for those without other...

Ctall,

I have an extra Clark Jungle hammock you can use. Also have a new 6 man REI tent I was planning on using as a day time mosquito free lounging area. some of your boys might sleep there if...

Good report. What brand dehydrated food were you using ?

John B

Phil,

I am in North Dallas and would love to meet you for coffee anytime. John W. and I just came back from Lake Murray this afternoon. We would love to get a bunch together to go check out the...

Hey Mike,

Question....I remember you having a "day tent" of some sort. I know the rain made it come in handy at Goose Island but I was wondering if you use it to escape skeeters as well ? REI is...

Csquared,

The Coffee Mill Lake looks just right for a kayak or Canoe. I'll probably wade as will the other two guys in my group. Just to be optimistic I'll bring a dutch oven for a possible fish...

Good Deal Csquared. Do you fish ? as well as hang ? If it's not too hot I think you will like the Bois D" Ark and this little lake.

After we do that how bout you taking the lead on a Ouachita...

Well I'm glad to hear about a good hanging spot at Black Creek Lake. The place was pleasant enough but we were looking for not only a place to hang hammocks but catch a few fish as well. Thanks for...

cTall,

Good deal ! I will keep this thread informed if there are any changes. Thanks

North Texas off Highway 287 between Decatur and Bowie. About and hour and 45 minutes north west of North Dallas.

There are several small lakes in the LBJ Grasslands. The local fishing report on...

5-6-15 Update

While scouting LBJ Grass Lands today we stopped by the Regional Forest Service office. The lady at the desk said she and her husband drove all the way to Coffee Mill Sunday, the same...

Mike and Csquared,

By all means 20 or 50 horses could pretty well pave an area but they have nice little areas near the camp sites for the horses to be tethered. I guess they probably do a little...

Thanks Mike,

I always appreciate your advice.

LBJ wasn't as good as Caddo.

JBB

Thank you Spidey,

that helps a noobie......

Senor Old Gringo,

I sure wouldn't want to be up north around Moore tonight. Man those folks really get hammered. Gotta pray for that whole area this week.

John W. and I tried to find all those...

That's the general idea hanggirl. So the three Johns intend to camp at the Bois D' Arc TRail Head on June 12-14 if no one else comes or not. That's not to say we won't fish camp somewhere else in the...

Freedom Van,

It's been suggested I move the dates to June 12-14. I hope this works for you as well. I'm hoping to make this the first of a series located in either North Texas, Southern Oklahoma...

Sooz,

Yes, I can do that. Thanks for the reminder. I went back trying to find opposing dates but missed that one I guess. Naturally I was trying to stay as close to spring weather as possible yet...

Just posted surveys on the three camping facilities in Caddo National Grass Lands. Of the three I really liked the Bois D' Arc Trail Head Campground on FM 409.

If you are interested in a North...

May 2, 2015

Caddo National Grass Lands are located just a few miles south of the Red River and the Oklahoma line. The route through the camping areas is Farm Market Road 409. Bois D' Arc is the...

May 2, 2015

Caddo National Grass Lands are located just a few miles south of the Red River and the Oklahoma line. The route through the camping areas is Farm Market Road 409. The grasslands lay...

May 2, 2015

Caddo National Grass Lands are located just a few miles south of the Red River and the Oklahoma line. The route through the camping areas is Farm Market Road 409. The grasslands lay...

Well North Texans and Southern Okiahomans...let's pick one of these low traffic camp sites and name a date.......It's obvious to me the two parks I've researched won't be good again until mid fall...

Sarge,

I agree the two state parks are probably gong to be goners for weekend camping till mid September. I haven't been to the grasslands in many years. I can't remember anything but some open...

Well we did our little all day drive from Dallas to Eisenhower to Lake Murray and back to Dallas last Monday. I have posted reports on both State Parks in the trip report section. I hope they help. ...

Lake Murray...Exit 24 Interstate 35 just north of the Casinos.....

April 2015 A camping buddy and I did a drive thru hammock survey of all the camping facilities in Lake Murray State Park and met...

April 2015...We did a drive thru and had a quick meeting with the State Park folks as to which areas of the park would be best suited for hammock camping. What we found was $20 per night plus entry...

Dave,

That is the drawback with state parks. From what I can gather they are afraid of the "stay over" problem and don't seem to have the hotelier's knack of being able to shift a reservation once...

We'll work it out. Looks like we may have a few North Texas folks who are interested.

Thank y'all for speaking up. It's helps me to have an idea of how many sites or trees I will be looking for.
...

Thank you and yes I figured he was kidding "gruffly" but then I can do the same back right ?

Cross Timbers sounds good. I have always wondered about that regional name and it's historical...

Thanks for the info.....that was an excellent report.