Cross S RV Park

The Great Outdoors

To the south is the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area, a protected area that is open to the public between April and August each year. While the main reason to visit the area is to try to see some of the wildlife, such as deer, feral hog, and Texas tortoise, there are also recreational facilities. Wild camping is allowed in the area in tents, and there are two hiking trails.The Camino de Fiero Nature Trail is a 2.5-mile loop that should allow you to spot some of the local flora and fauna. Alternatively, the shorter Arena Roja Nature Trail is just a half-mile long and is fully ADA accessible. Remember to bring some water with you and take care out on the trails. Keep a proper lookout for the diamond-backed rattlesnakes that are quite common here!A little further east from the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area is the Choke Canyon Reservoir that incorporates Choke Canyon State Park. The reservoir covers over 25,000 acres and is a popular place for fishing. It is well-stocked with several species of fish, including alligator gar, white bass, white crappie, and catfish. Something to watch out for is the population of alligators in the park, but so long as you follow the park ranger’s advice, you will be fine.Swimming and boating are also both popular here, with two boat ramps in the park and three additional ramps around the reservoir shoreline. It’s a beautiful lake to get out on the water and explore, particularly in a canoe or kayak. There are many small inlets and coves that you can only really explore in small craft, and of course, that also gets you away from the rest of the public!

Exploring the Area

The nearest town near Cross S RV Park is Crystal City, where you can find most things you need. It’s not a large town but does have a good selection of restaurants to choose from.While in Crystal City, there are some interesting places to visit. The town has become known as the World Spinach Capital, and in 1937, they even put up a statue of Popeye in tribute. The statue was allowed by the cartoon creator, E. C. Segar, who also drew a special cartoon of the Popeye characters visiting the town’s annual Spinach Festival.The four-day Spinach Festival takes place in November every year, with the first festival being held in 1936. Over the years, the event grew until 1942 when World War Two saw it sadly canceled. It was revived again in 1982 and has continued ever since, growing in popularity. Along with anything to do with spinach or Popeye, the event features live entertainment and music, a carnival, carnival queens, cooking, and sporting events. There’s something for everyone and definitely worth a visit if you are RV camping close by in November.Talking of World War Two, Crystal City was home to one of the largest internment camps for Japanese, German, and Italian citizens living in America during the war. The controversial camps were seen as necessary at the time, and there is a memorial in the town that people can visit.When you are RV camping this close to the border, it would be strange not to head into Mexico and the local town of Piedras Negras. This border town is adjacent to Eagle Pass, and an easy border crossing point. While in Mexico, don’t forget to sample the local cuisine and pick up some great souvenirs.Close to San Antonio, near the town of Devine is the Devine Acres Farm, the perfect full-day country theme park for kids and adults alike. With over 35 separate attractions, learning how a farm works, visiting the farm animals, and much more, this is sure to be a memorable experience.