CAMP WOOD

Population 608

Altitude 1,450

General

Community grew around U.S. Army post of same name established in 1857. Site was abandoned location of Spanish mission San Lorenzo de la Santa Cruz, founded by Franciscan missionaries 1762. Army abandoned post in 1861, but Texas Rangers used facilities for a number of years following the Civil War. Historical markers just north of city on Texas 55 give details of fort and mission. Town is at edge of Nueces River Canyon in area of Hill Country camps, sparkling streams.

Additional information the city and area attractions can be obtained from the Tri-County Tourism Association, Box 606, Camp Wood, Texas 78833.

Attractions

• LAKE NUECES PARK - On picturesque Lake Nueces, offers camping facilities some with full hookups, swimming, boating (two boat ramps), and fishing. Take Texas 55 south. 3.5 miles.
• SCENIC DRIVES - A series of highways in a loop to the northeast span some of the most spectacular Hill Country - a land of massive timbered hills, steep cliffs, small secluded valleys and streams. North on Texas 55 and F.M. 335, east on Texas 41, south on F.M. 336 and U.S. 83 to Leakey, then west on F.M. 337 back to Camp Wood. That last leg on F.M. 337 is a sample of the route's continuing grandeur all the way east to Medina.

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