13speed Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 We are going to leave Hot Springs on Sunday heading down to Austin. We want to split the drive into 2 days. Does anyone know of a good spot to stay about half way? It could be an affordable RV park or even just a safe place off of the highway as it will be a quick overnight. Also I have heard about some issues with 30/35 but can't remember where the worst trouble areas are. One person did say to go through Fort Worth instead of Dallas on the 35W but that looks to be much farther. I really don't care how we go as long as we avoid tight 2 lane's. Chris, Tracey, Aria & Lola 2018 Volvo VNR 400, D13 I-Shift 2018 NH 48' Majestic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEasy Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 I can't help you with the 30/35 route or way around Dallas. No experience traveling that route or using any overnight campgrounds. I went to the Heavy Hauler Resource Guide and found two RV parks for big rigs. Still Meadow RV Park Mt Vernon, TX Shady Pines RV Texarkana, TX Then I went to the Big Rigs site and found some more. MT. PLEASANT KOA www.koa.com MT. PLEASANT, Texas Paved sites #37 and 38 are 80 footers while #46 is at 75 feet and #39 is in the 65 foot range. Thirty amp sites #35 and 36 are also paved and at 70 feet while #34 is a gravel 70 footer. FF: #37, 38 & 46. Wi-Fi. Directions On I-30, exit Business 271—eastbound Exit #162, westbound #162A. Proceed north on Business 271 to the first light and take a right on Greenhill Road. You will see the park on the right just a few hundred yards ahead. Address 2322 Greenhill Road, 75455 Phone 903-572-5005 - 800-562-5409 Email mptxkoa@gmail.com DALLAS NORTHEAST KOA www.dnekoa.com CADDO MILLS, Texas Overnight stop only. Sites #1 & 58 are 75 footers while #59, 60, 61 & 66 are 85 feet. Spaces #58 & 59 are a straight shot in. FF: All sites listed. Wi-Fi. Directions On I-30, Exit #85 and go north on FM 36 for ¼ mile to the park on your left. Address 4268 FM 36, 75135 Phone 903-527-3615 Email dnekoa@1starnet.com Chet & Deb '01 Volvo 660 w/ Smart '19 Forest River Columbus 320RS 5th wheel 2022 Chev 2500HD Long Bed Retired CWO4, USN and federal service Electronics Tech/Network Engineer/Welder/Machinist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13speed Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Yes I could have done that and thanks for posting that. Since I was asking about the roads as well as a place to stay I did not look there. I was also hoping that maybe someone knew of a place to just stay quickly like a safe rest area or similar. Chris, Tracey, Aria & Lola 2018 Volvo VNR 400, D13 I-Shift 2018 NH 48' Majestic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 I never traveled it but, US79 looks like it would be a nice secondary route small towns and open spaces? Steve 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 As far as places to stay in the Dallas area, Cedar Hill State Park and Loyd Park are both good options. I've been at both in the last few months. 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Define tight 2 lanes, is that 2 lanes on the interstate with concrete barriers for shoulders? Other wise the 2 lane roads I try to drive have wide lanes or great paved shoulders. I know Mt Pleasant has some good spots but always stop at Tyler for friends.Tyler has some nice spots but length can be a problem Last December I got a pull-thru but had to back out of the space. I travel Memphis to Austin quite often and most of the time I30 to Texarkana and south to Marshall and Tyler, or Mt Pleasant and south to Tyler. From Tyler either take Route 31 to Waco then south to AUSTIN on a heavy traveled hiway with construction but I don't know the present status. Also from Tyler go south on Route 69 to Route 79 towards Austin, going this way positions you better if you are going to south Austin avoiding the I35 Parking Lot.. Clay with 2015 FF M2 106 Sports Chassis2016 41 foot FW Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Steve from SoCal said: I never traveled it but, US79 looks like it would be a nice secondary route small towns and open spaces? Steve We took US79 from Tyler to Austin a couple of years ago. Pleasant drive, and several inexpensive campgrounds along the way. You can probably still see our skid marks, between Keechi and Buffalo, where the brake controller locked down. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13speed Posted November 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Well that gives me a bunch of options. Thank's guys! Chris, Tracey, Aria & Lola 2018 Volvo VNR 400, D13 I-Shift 2018 NH 48' Majestic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavymetal Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 On 11/15/2017 at 6:21 PM, Steve from SoCal said: I never traveled it but, US79 looks like it would be a nice secondary route small towns and open spaces? Steve 79 to 21 is a good route we travel it all the time. 21 to 290 right into Austin very little traffic if any. 2016 Western Star 5700xe (Pathfinder) DD15 555hp w/12 speed automatic 3:05 diffs 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire 38RLPK 2 Great Danes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13speed Posted November 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Well I think we will stay somewhere around Tyler as it is almost exactly half way. Park suggestions? I will check the HH guide and Google maps. Chris, Tracey, Aria & Lola 2018 Volvo VNR 400, D13 I-Shift 2018 NH 48' Majestic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Gladewater, tx. Antique Capital RVResort. Plenty of spaces and we are here also. About 12 miles from Tyler. Got my Freightliner here also. Just finished a job in Tyler. Everything full there 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEasy Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 3 hours ago, GlennWest said: Gladewater, tx. Antique Capital RVResort. Plenty of spaces and we are here also. About 12 miles from Tyler. Got my Freightliner here also. Just finished a job in Tyler. Everything full there That looks to be a nice park. How about making a submission to the HHRV Campgrounds Directory at http://hhrvcampgrounds.com/campsubmission.php Chet & Deb '01 Volvo 660 w/ Smart '19 Forest River Columbus 320RS 5th wheel 2022 Chev 2500HD Long Bed Retired CWO4, USN and federal service Electronics Tech/Network Engineer/Welder/Machinist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I did. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13speed Posted November 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I will call them in the morning. That is just what we needed. a affordable place that is quick and easy to get to. Thanks! Glenn Are you going to be there tomorrow night? Chris, Tracey, Aria & Lola 2018 Volvo VNR 400, D13 I-Shift 2018 NH 48' Majestic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Yes, be here till Dec. 1. Headed then to Livingston Escapees 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEasy Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 1 hour ago, GlennWest said: I did. Super, thanks! Chet & Deb '01 Volvo 660 w/ Smart '19 Forest River Columbus 320RS 5th wheel 2022 Chev 2500HD Long Bed Retired CWO4, USN and federal service Electronics Tech/Network Engineer/Welder/Machinist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 8 hours ago, GlennWest said: Yes, be here till Dec. 1. Headed then to Livingston Escapees Glenn, I am heading to Herrin welding in Kilgore to pick up my truck the Friday after Thanksgiving, I will be driving 271 to Paris so will pass close to you, If your up to it and I got the time I will stop in on my way down or on the way back, having Thanksgiving dinner with friends in the Gainesville area and then headed down to get the truck. Hope to meet up with you then, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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