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Turn Key · 02-26-2004, 05:52 AM

Hi 'Tod,

I understand that Fairfield Lake SP is suppose to have some of the best bald eagle viewing in that part of the state. Don't know how true that is. I believe we are on the back side of the prime viewing time. You would want to check on this to be sure.

Would like to warn you about this park. We took a drive down there about 2 years ago to take a look. We found that this was the ONLY park in the system we would not return to. Found the camping facilities run-down and dirty. There were a number of sites occupied by people who had obviosly been there for months. Cars and empty boat trailers were parked everywhere. There had been some tree cutting in the camping area and the cuttings had been left where they fell, willy-nilly, even partially blocking the roads. The shower houses and washrooms were hopeless. Also, we just couldn't help getting the feeling that something was going on in the park that you just didn't want to get wrapped up in.

On our return home, I sent a letter to the state. Got a very nice letter in return stating that our observations would be looked into. Don't know if it's been done and haven't been back to check. May take another look the next time we're down that way but can't see us making a special trip. If you end up going, it would be great if you could post your observations.

No matter what and always, happy camping!

02-26-2004, 05:52 AM	#2
Turn Key Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 512	Re: Bald Eagle Viewing Hi 'Tod, I understand that Fairfield Lake SP is suppose to have some of the best bald eagle viewing in that part of the state. Don't know how true that is. I believe we are on the back side of the prime viewing time. You would want to check on this to be sure. Would like to warn you about this park. We took a drive down there about 2 years ago to take a look. We found that this was the ONLY park in the system we would not return to. Found the camping facilities run-down and dirty. There were a number of sites occupied by people who had obviosly been there for months. Cars and empty boat trailers were parked everywhere. There had been some tree cutting in the camping area and the cuttings had been left where they fell, willy-nilly, even partially blocking the roads. The shower houses and washrooms were hopeless. Also, we just couldn't help getting the feeling that something was going on in the park that you just didn't want to get wrapped up in. On our return home, I sent a letter to the state. Got a very nice letter in return stating that our observations would be looked into. Don't know if it's been done and haven't been back to check. May take another look the next time we're down that way but can't see us making a special trip. If you end up going, it would be great if you could post your observations. No matter what and always, happy camping! __________________ Turn Key, DW & Tilly, The Camping Boston Terrier '03 Chevy 2500HD, 4X4, X-Cab, Long Bed '04 K-Z "Durango", 275RK ("Sunday Haus II") Twin Kayaks, "The Ride" by Wilderness Systems North Central Texas, Where The West Begins! Last edited by Turn Key : 02-26-2004 at 05:35 PM.