4/5 Kyle D. 10 months ago on Google
My
family
and
I
recently
stayed
at
Guadalupe
River
State
Park
for
a
single
night
on
our
way
to
another
state
park
for
the
4th
of
July.
We
were
excited
to
try
out
the
river
and
overall
had
a
pleasant
experience.
The
park
itself
is
heavily
wooded
and
rocky,
providing
plenty
of
privacy
between
campsites,
which
was
a
major
plus.
Our
campsite,
number
49,
had
a
designated
picnic
table
and
a
designated
area
for
our
tent.
It
was
completely
surrounded
by
large
trees,
creating
a
serene
and
pleasant
atmosphere.
Additionally,
it
was
conveniently
located
right
across
the
street
from
the
restrooms
and
showers,
which
was
a
nice
convenience.
However,
the
check-in
process
was
a
bit
of
an
annoyance.
Having
checked
in
at
many
Texas
state
parks
before,
I
expected
a
smoother
and
more
efficient
experience.
Unfortunately,
it
seemed
like
the
staff
was
not
fully
prepared
or
knowledgeable
about
the
check-in
procedures,
resulting
in
longer
wait
times
and
a
backlog
of
visitors.
We
spent
the
afternoon
on
the
river,
using
an
inflatable
raft
that
could
accommodate
about
four
people.
Unfortunately,
the
water
level
was
quite
low,
so
we
had
to
walk
for
a
considerable
distance
before
finding
a
spot
deep
enough
for
swimming.
This
was
a
bit
disappointing,
as
we
were
hoping
for
a
more
immersive
river
experience.
Furthermore,
the
lack
of
current
in
the
river
meant
that
people
were
just
standing
or
sitting
in
stagnant
water,
which
took
away
from
the
overall
enjoyment.
Upon
returning
to
our
campsite
from
the
river,
my
wife
decided
to
rinse
off
at
the
bathrooms.
She
was
pleased
to
find
that
the
facilities
were
extremely
clean
and
well-maintained.
The
water
was
refreshingly
cold,
which
was
perfect
given
the
high
temperatures
outside.
In
my
experience
with
Texas
state
parks,
the
condition
of
the
bathrooms
can
be
hit
or
miss,
but
in
this
case,
they
were
exceptionally
clean,
and
we
greatly
appreciated
it.
One
downside
of
this
particular
state
park
was
the
lack
of
cellular
service.
I
barely
had
a
single
bar
of
signal,
which
made
it
difficult
to
use
the
internet
or
make
calls.
This
may
not
be
a
major
concern
for
everyone,
but
it
is
worth
noting
for
those
who
rely
on
connectivity
during
their
outdoor
adventures.
Overall,
Guadalupe
River
State
Park
offered
a
pleasant
camping
experience
with
its
wooded
and
private
campsites.
While
the
check-in
process
could
be
improved,
the
well-maintained
bathrooms
were
a
welcome
surprise.
The
low
water
level
and
lack
of
current
in
the
river
were
minor
disappointments,
but
the
beauty
of
the
natural
surroundings
still
made
it
enjoyable.
However,
for
those
who
require
consistent
cellular
service,
it
is
important
to
be
aware
that
the
park
has
limited
connectivity.
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