Texarkana, TX - 12/06/17

December 6, 2017 - Wednesday
Rocky Point COE Campground
Texarkana, Texas

It is so nice to be getting further south into some warmer weather. Temperatures in the low 60s is still better than the mid 30s back in Illinois. This is a repeat visit to Rocky Point campground. Army Corps of Engineering campgrounds are at the top of our list of places to camp. Whenever we travel to Texas this is the first campground we stay at when we arrive in Texas from the northeast.

The majority of Rocky Point campground is shaded by lots of trees, so getting a good satellite signal can be difficult. However, the Loop C section of the campground has some less tree-shaded campsites that allow for a good satellite signal to be received.

We will rest up here for two nights before continuing on further into Texas.

Texarkana, Texas is a city in eastern Texas, with a twin city across the state line in Arkansas. The population of the Texas city was 37,679 (2016 estimate).

Places of Interest:
1894 City Market
Built in 1894 this unique Architectural structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is reported that more pictures are taken here than anywhere else in the area.

Perot Theatre
This building has been a landmark since 1924. It has been fully restored by the City of Texarkana.

State Line Post Office
The Texarkana Post Office sits on the state line of Texarkana and Arkansas. This is the second most photographed Post Office in the United States.

Draughon-Moore Ace of Clubs House
Built in 1885, this Victorian home is uniquely designed in the shape of a club. Legend has it the money to build the house was from the winnings of a poker game with a lucky draw of the ace of clubs. The house is filled with furnishings from the 1720s to the 1940s from the last occupants of the house. It is regarded as one of the best attractions in the country.

Four States Auto Museum
This museum is home to approximately 15 classic vehicles. Admission is free.

Tomorrow another adventure begins..

Travel Details:
Departed: Pocahontas, AR
Departure Time: 9:00 am
Arrived: Texarkana, TX
Arrival Time: 3:00 pm
Miles traveled: 305

Campground: Rocky Point
Type: Army Corps of Engineering
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.28800 N
Longitude: 94.17100 W

Camping Fee: $13.00 ($26.00 without Senior Pass)
Campsite: C12
Campsite Hookups: Electric & Water
Campground Amenities:
Flush Toilets, Hot showers, Water Spigots, Trash Dumpster, Sewer Dump

Verizon Cellular Service: 4G-2 Bars
Verizon Internet Service: 4G-2 Bars (JetPack)
Dish TV Satellite Service: Excellent