Inks Lake State Park
April, 2005
Location: 8 miles west of Burnet, Texas on SH 29 off of Park Road 4
Campground's website:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/inks/
Number of and types of sites:
Full Hook-Up: None
Water & Electric Only: 130 (50 amp service)
Water Only: 50
Primitive (Hike-In, Water nearby): 13, in 2 areas
Others (Specify): 22 “Mini-Cabins”, 1 “Sponsored Youth Camp”
Cable TV: No
Telephone hookup at site: No
Modem hookup in office: No
Shade trees: Yes
Waterfront sites (lake, river, ocean): Yes, lake
Pull Thru sites: Yes (limited number)
Big Rig access: Yes
Swimming Pool: No (Swimming in lake allowed. No Lifeguard, Swim at Your Own Risk)
Hiking: Yes (Moderately extensive)
Clean restrooms: Yes Clean showers: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes (on lead)
Tents allowed: Yes
Nightly rate: $8-16, depending on facilities requested
Overall Rating: (1=poor 10=excellent): 8
Got another chance to spend a week in the Texas Hill Country. Can’t think of a better place to be in April and Inks Lake State Park is a great place to be at most any time. This was our second trip to this park but this will be the first review I’ve done for this area.
We followed our normal route to the Hill Country; Ft. Worth to Cleburne on 67 and then through to Glen Rose. Then on to 220 and left to Hico where we caught 281 and then south. No road problems or detours to worry about. Travel was great and we made it to the park in less then 4 hours, including a long stop for breakfast in Glen Rose. We’ve stopped at “Debbie’s Restaurant” for breakfast 3-4 times now. It’s a small place on the east side of the road as you go through Glen Rose. We recommend it highly! If your pulling a rig, you can park on the side street just south of the restaurant.
LOCATION, FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
Inks Lake State Park is located approximately 8 miles west of Burnet, Texas off of State Highway 29. Follow Park Road 4 about 3 miles to the park entrance on your right. If you continue on Park Road 4, you will come to Longhorn Caverns and then reconnect to 281. We did tour Longhorn Caverns a number of years ago and had thought about doing it again on this trip. Unfortunately, we did not find the time. I won’t say anything about it except that I recall it being well worth the time and money invested.
Inks Lake is 803 acres in size making it the smallest of the 4 lakes being fed by the Colorado River in that area. It is located just below Lake Buchanan and we have found that the water tends to remain clear to lightly stained at most times. It is listed that the lake’s annual water level fluctuation is 1 foot. Our experience is that the water level can easily fluctuate as much as 2 feet in less then 24 hours. This is due to the hydroelectric dam on Lake Buchanan. We’ve been told that the level can fluctuate more then this but this is what we have observed. Doesn’t seem to cause a problem but it can be a bit of a surprise if your not aware of it.
Inks Lake State Park encloses slightly over 1200 acres. Park facilities are extensive with four different types of camping available; Primitive (hike-in), Water Only, Water & Electric and “Mini-Cabins”. The mini-cabins are a fairly recent addition, taking the place of the screened houses that were there on our last visit. These cabins are approximately the same size as the screened houses but are constructed of concrete block and fully enclosed. They are equipped with AC, heat strip, two bunk beds, a table and 4 chairs. The heat strips are only functional down to 40 degrees. You may furnish and use your own electric heater but gas heaters are not allowed. Outside, the mini-cabins have a fire ring, water spigot and a picnic table. These seem a great option for those who wish to spend some time at the park but do not have an RV or camping equipment. At this time, cabin rent is $45.00 per day with a $25.00 “cleaning” deposit.
The varied facilities at this park offer campers a wide range of options. There are many lake front sites for those interested in water sports. With our recent addition of a pair of kayaks, having a site on the water saved us a great deal of time that would have been spent just transporting the boats. There are also many sites further away from the water for those who wish it. After two stays at this park, we have found that the sites further away from the water tend to attract a larger proportion of the parks deer population. Also, sites further from the water are often better shaded and less visited by “day use” patrons. All sites are in good repair and fairly level with blacktop parking. They are equipped with picnic tables, fire/BBQ rings and lantern standards. No matter what type of camping you wish to do, this park will do a good job of filling your needs.
Shower houses vary from a new one near the park store to one that is a number of years old at the eastern end of the park. All are fairly clean and have more then an adequate supply of hot water. Cleaning is done under contract from an outside agency and they appear to do a pretty good job.
The only type of camp site that Inks Lake SP does not offer is “full hook-up”. With the exception of the “Park Host” sites, no sites have sewer hook-up. The park does offer a dump station situated just prior to entering the “Water & Electric” camping area. I found this facility to be well located with fairly easy entrance and egress from any direction. As in most parks, this area can be very busy on certain days and at certain times of any given day. The station has been situated and constructed so as to make it as easy as possible to use.
No review of this park would be complete without a mention of the Park Store. This is the only store in the system owned and operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Having been in many other stores in Texas State Parks and elsewhere, I sincerely wish that they were all owned and operated by TPWD. The store is managed by a Miss Linda Strong. I must say that she does an outstanding job of seeing to it that the store is stocked with the things that campers want and need. The store is well equipped, neatly arranged and maintained. Pricing is well within what I find acceptable given the location and rate of stock turnover that must be considered. In my opinion, Miss Strong is due accolades for running a store that should be a shining example for all park stores.
The Park Store also offers canoes, kayaks and paddle boats for rent on an hourly and daily basis. All boats and equipment are in good condition and rental includes paddles and life preservers. Though the rental rates seem high to me, I’ve been assured that these rates are a good bit below the norm for the area.
Adjacent to the park store you will find a pair of boat launch ramps and parking for cars and boat trailers. Having previously owned a bass boat, I can say that the launch ramps are more then adequate for the size and type of boats that would be used on this lake. Ramp angle, length and texture have been designed for ease of launching and retrieval. Dock/pier space is limited but stills seems adequate for the need.
Additional park amenities include five playgrounds, two lighted fishing piers (each with a screened-in fish cleaning station), a group picnic area w/shelter, an amphitheater and 4-5 miles of hiking trail. There is a wonderful scenic overlook on Park Road 4, approximately one mile prior to getting to the park entrance. This overlook will give you a beautiful view of the lake. Unfortunately, there is only room for 2-3 cars so you may have to return a time or two to get an opportunity to enjoy this view. The Highland Lakes Golf Club is also located inside the perimeter of the park. Knowing little about golf, I will leave a review of this course to those with more expertise. I will furnish the following site:
www.highlandlakesgolfclub.com/
The city of Burnet can supply most of what you may need while staying at Inks Lake State Park. There is a large grocery store (HEB) about a quarter mile east of 281 on Hwy. 29, a Laundromat near the same location, a number of different churches and a fair assortment of places to eat. There is also a bait shop on Hwy 29 as you leave Burnet heading west. Surprisingly, I found fuel costs to vary little, if at all, throughout the whole town with gasoline costing about 7 cents per gallon cheaper then what I was accustom to in the Ft. Worth area. If your needs are greater, you can find a Wal-Mart Super Center in Marble Falls. It can be reached by driving approximately 20 south on Hwy. 281. Wal-Mart will be on your right side as you enter Marble Falls.
Now that we’ve covered the park and it’s facilities, let’s cover the trip and how DW and I filled eight wonderful days.
Day 1, Thursday
As I said earlier, we had a pleasant if uneventful drive from Ft. Worth to Inks Lake SP. The day was clear and sunny and the traffic was light. As some may know, we like to start very early and this trip was no exception. By 9:00am we had arrived at the park, registered and were at our chosen site. Of course arriving that early, we always run the risk of having to wait for another camper to vacate the site we have chosen. It happened again but this time we were ready! Since we were slotted into a site on the water (#287), we used the time to get our two, new kayaks unloaded and ready to go. When we had completed this operation (about 20 minutes), we still couldn’t get into our site. Not wanting to waste a moment and with DW’s blessing, I quickly changed into swim wear and got ready to test out one of the new ‘yaks! Having had prior experience with these boats (Wilderness System, “The Ride”, 13’ SOT‘s) I was able to quickly adjust everything to fit me and I was off! I spent nearly an hour just paddling around the eastern part of the lake, getting used to my new toy. Found everything to be working as expected with no surprises. Don’t believe there was a day over the next 8 we didn’t have the kayaks out for at least some amount of time. Really believe that the investment in these two boats rates right up there with our investment in our “5th”. If you like paddling any kind of boat, you’ve got to try a kayak!
After a bit, our site was vacated and we were able to get set-up. No problems and everything went as it should. Spent the balance of the afternoon playing on the water with the new ‘yaks. Got to say that DW really surprised me. She had been as anxious as I to get the boats and try them out. Usually though, she doesn’t have quite the fervor and drive that I have (in other words, I have a tendency to go a bit overboard!). I had expected that after 30-45 minutes she would be ready to head for the beach, fearing a loss of energy or some such. Not that day! She kept right up with me, stroke for stroke, even when I came up with the idea of crossing the lake! Across we went and returned a bit later, none the worse for wear. She does really well in that ’yak of hers! She says that it’s the only thing “athletic” that she’s found she’s good at! Not sure I’d agree with that but it’s for darn sure that she does well in that boat!
Decided a trip into town for dinner, groceries and fuel would not be a bad idea. Also needed to call home and check on our kiddos (both grown and on their own but we still worry about them and our SIL). Returned to camp and ended the day a bit early, knowing the next day was going to be busy.
Day 2, Friday
Friday was another beautiful, sunny day promising clear skies and warm temperatures. One of the great parts of this trip was that we were to share the weekend with seven other camping families! We were having what could only be called a Mini-Rally and I had the honor of being “Wagon Master” for the group. This being so, it was up to me to get the best camp sites possible for the rest of the group who would be arriving later that day. Knowing how busy Inks Lake State Park can be on any weekend, I planned on being at “Mr. Ranger’s Station” early so as to grab the best spots. Up early, quick breakfast and ablutions and on my way to be at the “Station” 20 minutes prior to opening. Wanted to be first! WRONG! There were already eight other people ahead of me with the same idea! Sheeze! Well, after all was said and done, and after a few “adjustments”, by about 11:00am I had all of our group slotted into the same loop (#281-289, less 285&288). From there on, I just hoped that all would be pleased with my decisions.
Later that day the early arrivals started to pull in and the fun began! One of our members had graciously volunteered to cook Sunday breakfast for all of us. To make things convenient for her, I had slotted her family into the only “Handicap” site in the loop. This offered them a slightly bigger site, a larger pad and a bigger picnic table. Naturally having the bigger site, theirs ended up being the center of most of the group activity. It had not been planned that way but I do thank her and her husband for being so welcoming to so many people.
We used up most of the afternoon and early evening in setting up, chatting and checking out each other’s rigs. We had made no plans for that night and just seemed to break into small groups for dinner. Later in the evening, we all gathered at the “Handicap” site and got a fire going. About 9pm, the last of our group pulled in. Seems that they had had some electrical problems on the way and had been forced to stop for some quick repairs. Fortunately, repairs had been accomplished and they had completed the sortie. After helping/watching them set-up and a bit more chat, all wondered off to their respective rigs with thoughts of plans for the next day in every one’s minds.
Day 3, Saturday
Saturday dawned warm and sunny. A perfect day to get the boats out on the water and have a good time. Not only did we have our 2 ’yaks, one of the other couples had brought a pair and a third couple planned to rent a canoe! We ended up making quite a little flotilla!
After getting all of our boats together, we headed out onto the lake. Now, if I haven’t mentioned it yet, Inks Lake SP gets VERY busy on the weekends! This is particularly true in the spring time. All “day use” areas are going to be in use and full to capacity. That’s the only thing wrong with the loop we were camped in; it is adjacent to a lake front “day use” area. Better yet, this area had been taken over by a very large and exuberant group of scouts, all intent on getting some kind of water craft badge! They had so many canoes, kayaks, 2-man sailboats and tubes in the water that at times you could have walked across the lake and never gotten your feet wet! I mean to tell you that these kiddos turned the water into a froth!!! Not bad. Just REAL busy. I don’t recall ever having that much energy. DW and I found ourselves giving out a bit of instruction to some of the kids who were really struggling. As the day progressed, you could see that beyond all the fun some serious instruction was going on and the kids were getting training that would keep them safe on the water. My compliments to their leaders who did a great job in keeping these kiddos under control, safe and on track.
About mid-morning the six of us headed out for the Devil’s Water Hole at the eastern end of the lake. This area is favored by the younger people who love to dive off of the rocks. Got to say that in my younger years I would have been doing the same. I’m at the point now where I just break too easily and take way too long to mend. I think Ill just watch.
At one point, DW and I traded boats with the couple in the canoe so they could get a feel for kayaks. DW and I haven’t been in a canoe for a number of years and we never did handle one together with any skill. Things have gotten no better over the years. At one point, I saw that we were headed for a rock jutting out of the water about one foot. I started to try to steer around it and thought I just might clear it. At this point, DW hollered “Captain! Iceberg right ahead!” at which point we hit the rock dead on and came to a shuttering halt! After all the laughter died down, I remembered why I’d insisted on two, “single” kayaks rather then one “double”!
The last time we were at this park we paddled to this same place with a scheduled tour. We didn’t get to spend as much time in the ’Hole as I would have liked. We made up for that on this trip by returning a number of times. It’s hard to tell much about the Devil’s Waterhole on the weekend as there are just too many people around. At other times you can observe the great, granite rock formations that have been lying there for eons. You can look into the clear water and see these same types of rocks showing different colors. At most times, fish of different types can be observed and during the afternoons, turtles of all types line every exposed rock and floating tree branch. This is where a kayak comes into it’s own. I was able to approach these turtle-covered rocks within feet with out “spooking” the occupants. They either didn’t know I was there or didn’t see me as a “threat”. As you sit in your boat at the far eastern end of the ’Hole, you can hear the water running over the falls that you can’t see. These are located a bit further up stream and I will speak of them later. During the week, this is a great place to find a bit of peace from a mad world.
Also while paddling, we were able to observe a portion of the parks population of Blue Heron. These birds tend to roost in the trees on the northern shore of the lake. They can often be observed “fishing” along the any part of the shore in the morning and late afternoon into evening. During the middle of the day they tend to stay in the trees. These are rather pretty birds with a kind of iridescent blue color. I’m not a bird “expert” but I do enjoy these and the many other birds that frequent this park.
After a return to camp for a quick lunch, five of us headed out in the boats again. At this point, DW was in need of a break and I can’t fault her for that. This time we headed west, out of the protected cove that’s encircled by the main part of the park. This brought us out onto the main part of the lake, running along the southern shore. It took us away from all of the commotion created by the scout troop and allowed us to enjoy about two hours of quiet paddling. We observed nothing special and ended up paddling around to the western fishing pier and then out to the center of the lake, just talking back and forth as we went. By this time we figured it was time to head back. Guess it was best as, being new to my boat, I was really beginning to know I’d had a bit of a workout. Being a near-novice to kayaks, I had expected to be pretty sore in the shoulders and back after my first few trips. Surprisingly, I had none of this and felt nothing but a bit tired after each excursion.
After returning to camp for a short rest, we started to get set up for one of the main events of our gathering; POTLUCK DINNER! There really isn’t much better then getting a group of people together for a meal that every one contributes to. This one was as great as any I’ve been to. We partook of everything from wienies and beans to some outstanding tamales. I never am sure if these gatherings are great because of the food or the folks who make or contribute it. Which ever it is, I always enjoy these meals and wish I could participate more often. After being thoroughly sated and getting everything cleaned up, we again got the fire going and spent the balance of the evening reflecting on a great day and wishing the trip could last longer.
Day 4, Sunday
Sunday started a bit overcast and this seemed fitting being as our “mini-rally” was scheduled to break up this day. None the less, we did start the day with a gathering for breakfast at our “Handicapped” site. I cannot thank these friends enough for putting up with all the congestion around their camp site. They welcomed all and were more gracious then anyone could have asked for. Not only did they allow us to use their site as a base of operation, they took care of the lion’s share of the cooking for Sunday breakfast. Better friends cannot be found.
After breakfast a number of us drove over to see the Llano County Bald Eagles, locally known as “The Llano Nest“. Below is a site that will give you an idea of what can be seen. You'll need to enter the home page and then scroll down a bit to get to the heading for the eagle pictures. Be aware that this site is “graphic intense” and can take a while to load.
http://cottonwoodphotography.com/index.htm
The nest is located a few miles west of FM 1431 on Hwy 29. The area is well marked with the nest being about 100 yards south of the highway. While we were there we observed the two young eagles that had already fledged and were nearly ready to leave the nest. I would suspect that all of the eagles have left the nest by now to head north. If nothing changes, the adults should return this fall to re-build over the old nest in preparation for laying new eggs.
Would like to issue a word of warning for those who wish to visit this area. The observation area for this nest is just off of Hwy 29. There has been fencing added to keep observers off of private property and signs are in place to give needed information about the eagles. Unfortunately, due to heavy traffic, the roadside has eroded away a good bit from the blacktop. This causes a bit of a hazard for the more low-slung vehicles. It is suggested that extreme care be used as you pull off of the blacktop. While there, I saw a large motor home pull off at what I would have considered a safe speed. As he left the highway, the back right quarter panel struck the blacktop as the tire on that side left the pavement. This caused the panel to break away from it’s mounts and rip the fiberglass up the back center of the coach for a length of about 12 inches. The tail lights were also damaged in the accident. Not a pretty sight and I’m sure the owner’s insurer was not pleased. It’s hoped that local government will do something about this hazard but care in this area is recommended.
Well, all good things have to come to an end. The time came for all of the members of this rally to break camp and head for home. You would have thought that since DW and I were to remain until Friday, we could have taken the departure of the rest with a certain amount of ease. This was not at all true! One of my best friends said to me that we were going to be pretty lonesome after all had departed and I found this to be very true. Even though DW and I are well accustomed to being in state parks by ourselves, Inks Lake felt very empty by about 3pm that day. I want to thank all who were there for helping to make this one of the best vacations DW and I have ever had! We look forward to another gathering just as soon as one can be put together.
Day 5, Monday
Day 5 started a bit dreary and looking a lot like rain. We decided that this would be a great day to do some running around. We are never too sure where these side trips will take us but have found that they can turn into great fun. On this day, we decided to head toward the city of Llano. On the way, we stopped for another look at the Llano Nest. None of the adult eagle were in sight but the two young birds were in a tree much closer then the one they had been in the day before. Gave us a great chance for some close observation.
After this stop, we drove on into the city of Llano with plans for lunch at Cooper’s Bar-B-Q, a restaurant that we had read much about. Cooper’s is located on the south side Hwy 29, about ½ mile west of Hwy 16. We had originally read about this eatery in one of DW’s gourmet magazines. Seems Cooper’s is rated in the Top 5, nation-wide, for BBQ. Having sampled their wares, I’m not the least bit surprised! Cooper’s offers everything from BBQ goat to pork chops, with brisket being at the top of the list. They even produce BBQ prime rib which I could not help sampling.
You enter Cooper’s by joining the line forming outside of the restaurant. This line proceeds to the pits were an expert on Cooper’s fine meats is stationed. He opens the pit and you select what you would like. If required, your selection is sliced to order and all is placed on a tray and transported inside. At this point, you are given a selection of Cooper’s many side dishes and deserts. You can also select your choice of beverage at this point and your bill is totaled and collected. From there, you proceed to the dining area where you will find counters along the wall decked out with a selection beans, onions and peppers for your choosing. Beverage machines are also located here for the refilling of glasses. Now the real fun begins; you get to sit at one of the many picnic tables and enjoy the best BBQ you have ever eaten! As I said earlier, I could not pass up the idea of BBQ prime rib and neither could DW. We each had a very large slice, cut about 1½” thick. I must say I have never had better prime rib and the price for these two pieces of meat (a bit over $18 for both pieces) could not be beat! I have paid a good bit more for a single prime rib dinner and have had nothing to compare with this.
In addition to the prime rib, we also purchased ½ BBQ chicken and one of the largest BBQ pork chops I have ever seen! It’s said on Cooper’s web site that their pork chops have been mistaken for T-bones and that would not surprise me! All of this plus some left-over prime rib was packaged for us to take back to the camp site. For the price of a bit over $33, we received two great meals plus a bit left for lunch. Can’t ask for better value then that. You can bet that the next time we are in the area, a stop at Cooper’s will be a “must”. Here’s a site to whet your appetite further:
www.coopersbbq.com/
Our next stop of the day took us to Enchanted Rock State Park. This park is located about 14 miles south of Llano off of Hwy16. You then go west on Ranch Road 965 to the park. From Fredericksburg, the park is 18 miles north on Ranch Road 965. We have been intending to visit this park for many years but it’s limited camping facilities (no “Water & Electric” sites) had made this park less then attractive to us.
On this day, we spent about 2 hours exploring the park to see what it had to offer. There are some nice camping sites and any number of hiking trails that will take you to the top of the rock. I’m not going into great detail here as a separate review of this park is in process. Suffice it to say that though this park doesn’t have some of the amenities that we require, we found it to be well worth the time to visit. Below is a site that will furnish a bit more information:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/enchantd/
A trip to the Hill Country is never complete without at least a short stop in Fredericksburg, Texas. This trip was no exception and though we didn’t have a lot of time, we didn’t want to say that we hadn’t been to The Fredericksburg Brewing Company. I don’t consider myself any kind of expert on beer but I do know what I like and the beer made here suits my taste fine! Add a hot pretzel with mustard for dipping and I’m pretty well satisfied. If you get down this way, be sure to plan a day for Fredericksburg and an hour or so at The Fredericksburg Brewing Company. Here are a pair of sites that I hope will be of some help:
www.fredericksburg-texas.com/
www.yourbrewery.com/ (Have your sound “on” for this one!)
Day 6, Tuesday
Took another side trip today to have a look at Canyon of the Eagles Lodge and Nature Park. We had heard and read a good bit about this place and were interested in it not only as a place to camp but also because it offers the Vanishing Texas River Cruise. As luck would have it, we picked the one day per week the boat doesn’t run. We did spend about 2 hours in the park just seeing what it had to offer. Though it does seem nice and has the facilities we need, we find that we prefer Inks Lake State Park and probably will not return except to take the cruise. Again, I will do a review on this park under it’s own heading so I will limit the detail here. Here’s a couple of sites for now:
www.canyonoftheeagles.com/
www.canyonoftheeagles.com/vanishing.htm
Days 7 & 8, Wednesday and Thursday
Spent the last two days of this trip pretty much just hanging around the park and enjoying being lazy. On Thursday we did hike the eastern most trail in the park. This took us up past the Devil’s Waterhole and back towards a small waterfall that we had heard was there. Sure enough, we found it along with a couple of small pools that we were not aware of. Nice little hike with only one other person that we had to share the trail with.
We also spent a good deal of time paddling around the lake. On Wednesday evening I took my boat out just prior to sunset. The lake was flat calm and the sun was lowering in the west. The beauty and serenity of the moment was one of the big reasons I had wanted to get these boats.
On Thursday, we paddled clear around to the western border of the park where a slough runs back southeast to Park Road 4. I’ve fished from that point and it was fun to paddle back that far. Also took our boats across to the northwestern edge of the lake and explored the boat houses along that shore. I don’t really know why but these structures have always held a great interest for me. Not only do I like looking at the different boats, I find the different types of structures and mooring/hoisting systems used in them to be fascinating.
As Thursday wore on, we decided that it was time to get the boats loaded onto the truck in preparation for our trip home. As I said earlier, these boats are one of the best investments DW and I have ever made. We’re looking forward to a lot more time exploring different waterways.
Day 9, Friday
Well, like all good things, this trip had to come to an end. By 9:00am we had hooked up and were on the road for home. Took the same route returning that we had taken down and ran into no surprises. We were home and in the driveway by about 1:30pm with nothing to do but unpack and clean things up.
This, like all of our trips to the Hill Country was outstanding! I always come back refreshed and ready to get back in the groove. DW and I have both spoken of the idea of moving down to this part of Texas. As much as we love it, I’m afraid the joy of being there would wear off in time and it just wouldn’t mean as much. Also, I don’t think I could pry DW (or myself) away from our grandchildren. Oh. well. Guess I’m sentenced to live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area, wishing I were in the Texas Hill Country. Could be a lot worse. I could be somewhere north of the Red River!
If you’ve plowed your way to this point in my ramblings, I congratulate you and hope that you’ve gotten something out of it. I know that I always enjoy writing these reviews and hope that they are of some help to my fellow campers/travelers. I’ve added a new twist to my reviews as of this trip. I have some pictures available for those who are interested. I don’t have the computer savvy at this point to set-up and use something like Web Shots so if your interested, e-mail me and I’ll try to send them back to you. May help if your planning a trip to Inks Lake State Park. Also, if you have any questions about this park, feel free to e-mail me and I’ll be glad to try and help.
Until then and always, Happy Camping!
Note: All links in this review were valid when posted I apologize in advance if some no longer work. If you let me know, I will attempt to correct them.