Eagle Nest Hidden Lake RV Park, Garrison, TX is a small rv park developed by the owners of a large land tract off Hwy 59 not far from Nacogdoches. The affable Texan owners, Renee & Don purchased this property with the express purpose of establishing a B&B in their home located down the hill overlooking a beautiful 14 acre pond. The rv park came later and sits on the top of the hill overlooking their stocked pond with a covered dock. This park is still a work in progress and is awaiting some refinements to the sites themselves. There are two cabin rentals and canoes and paddleboats for rent. On the top of the hill sits a steel butler building, nicknamed ‘The Nest’, originally envisioned as a focal point for weddings and social gatherings. Renee indicated that they are considering changing the purpose to incorporate a café in the near future. Note, that this building is not open and does not have bath/shower, nor laundry facilities. More specifically they have a beautiful gazebo on a concrete apron and walkway tastefully landscaped overlooking the lake which has become a stylish setting for weddings. They are also adding additional rv sites to the expansive land tract on the hilltop.
The gated entrance from Hwy.59 is framed by flowering crepe myrtles that leads to the rv sites just ahead to the left. Upon entering it was obvious that our size, 13’ height, was too large and we heard the trees scraping against the coach (no damage nor scratch marks fortunately). A day later when the owners stopped by to chat we mentioned this to them and they were appreciative of the constructive criticism. The next day the trees were trimmed up and back-what a positive response!.
As mentioned the level sites are still a work in progress regarding the fill and gravel; the FHU is new and standard with water spigots supplying good water pressure. The 50 amp service was stable and allowed us to draw a continuous 60 amps without issue. Again, another rv park cognizant of the need for broadband WiFi; the signal was 95%, -35dBm (more than adequate to stream quality music and HD movies with no buffering nor stuttering). Our OTA (over the air antenna) received several HD channels form nearby Nacogdoches and Lufkin.
Our trip was taking us from eastern LA to Galveston via I20, to Hwy.79, and then Hwy.59 which is a good 4-lane state highway (part of NAFTA Corridor Highway System). Nacogdoches was a good midway stop-over, and for several reasons. Nacogdoches has evolved into the motorcoach capitol of eastern Texas and we relieved our curiosity by visiting several of the motorcoach businesses and manufacturers. However, the area has more to offer than just kicking tires at motorcoach sales offices. Historic Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas, provides an interesting venue of shops and restaurants within a compact footprint along brick-paved streets. As with many small western and midland communities businesses are open only Thursday-Saturday. In addition there are restaurants and a fine dining (mid-century décor) experience in Nacogdoches as well as historic sights to visit.
The Takeaway: Eagle Nest Hidden Lake RV Park is a relatively new rv park located on an expansive hilltop with the owners B&B down by the 14 acre pond replete with canoes and paddleboats. The park is a work in progress and promises to be a destination campground in an area populated by otherwise boorish rv parks. The owners are receptive to constructive criticism and responsive to guest’s suggestions. Standard FHU providing stable 50 amp service and exceptional broadband WiFi. Numerous area attractions, motorcoach sales&manufactures, historic district, and quality restaurants will entice the guest to spend time at Eagle Nest Hidden Lake RV Park. Go to www.rickpicks.com for other reviews, critiques and essays with links to area attractions and a more detailed review of this park as well as reviews of restaurants, etc.
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