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Schertz Stone Creek RV Park
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As we registered, we met Luza Boehm, the Austrian owner. The staff's friendly welcome and accommodating nature was refreshing. We were given our choice of several sites depending on our preference and ability to situate our 34 foot triple slide fifth wheel. The campground is mostly open with paved interior roads and
gravel sites. Many sites have shaded patios and picnic tables.
There are about 235 closely spaced sites with water, electricity
(30/50 amp), sewer hookups, and cable television. Some sites
have telephone connections available. There is also a laundry,
outdoor swimming pool, hot San Antonio - In 1718, more than a half a century before
the founding of the United States, Spain established Mission
San Antonio de Valero (later called the Alamo). An accompanying
presidio or fort protected the mission. The city's real growth
began in 1731 with the establishment of a civil settlem The Alamo - We easily found parking just one block
from the Alamo ($5.00 per day). We have both been here many years
ago, but it is still an exciting place to visit. It brings back
thoughts and images of the frontier and early settlement of America.
Legendary frontiersman like Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie were
key figures in the battle. We strolled through the chapel and
about the grounds. We listened to a ranger talk about the day
the fort was overrun by the Mexican army and General Santa Anna.
The Alamo fell on March 6, 1836 and all 189 defenders were killed.
Santa Anna's Army was later We left the Alamo and walked several blocks to River Walk which is located one level below the street. River Walk consists of numerous shops and restaurants along an extremely well designed and landscaped series of canals. We strolled along the canal and had lunch in a Mexican Restaurant (Café Ole) overlooking the canal. After lunch, we rode one of the barges on a 30 minute cruise along the main canal. This was a very enjoyable experience and highly recommended. |
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were looking for a campsite reasonably close to San Antonio,
Texas. As we approached from the east on Interstate 10, Sharon
noticed an ad in the Trailer Life Campground Directory for Stone
Creek RV Park in Schertz, Texas. The information provided piqued
our curiosity (especially the reference to "Austrian Management")
and we decided to check out the campground. The entrance is at
Exit 177 of I-35 about 24 miles north of downtown San Antonio.
Access is gained from the frontage road along a fenced drive
that directs the visitor to the park office and store. At this
point, there was a huge banner welcoming us to Stone Creek.
tub,
shuffleboard, basketball, horseshoes, and several recreation
buildings. Stone Creek flows through the campground and separates
the main campground from an area which contains a mixture of
mobile home and RV sites. The store offers convenience items
and some RV supplies including LP gas. A telephone line is available
in the store for Internet access. We stayed for a week and our
cost was $105 per week (02-00). The campground's location is
convenient to San Antonio and numerous tourist attractions. We
spent several days touring the sites of this unique city.
ent
(villa). The original colonists were Spanish Canary Islanders.
Today many Texas families still proudly trace their ancestral
roots to these settlers.
defeated
at the battle of San Jacinto near Houston on April 21, 1836.
Sam Houston led the attack on Santa Anna. With this victory,
Texas became a independent country. Experiences SavvyCamper Homepage Related Sites About Us |