James Howell texas questions

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Wife and I want to find a place for next winter. She is from the Atlantic coast, however just near water is ok. My farm pond will not do. She is thinking lots of water as in the gulf . We are thinking Texas east side , rather warm, not hot. We would like to pull our fifth wheel camper. We do not like crowds, rather solitude. How far down the coast should we be thinking? Thought about just placing a snow shovel on front of pick-up, driving till someone asks what that is, stopping there for the winter!! What is your recommendations??
 
Many, many years ago spent time down on Padre Island.

First trip down there an old man asked where we were going.

Told him Padre Island and he replied "[i:654c4848f0]Ain't nothin' to do down there but fish.[/i:654c4848f0]"

Quite a long trip, but plenty of solitude.
 
There is a state park east of Houston called Sea Ram State Park. You could google it and find out if it would fit your needs. Looks like its right on the coast. I would also contact the chambers of commerce for Sabine Pass. High Island and Gilchrest. That would be a good starting point. You might also check wit KOA to see if they have any facilities that fit what you want.
 
Sea Rim state park is what Nancy wanted to say I think. A lot depends on what you plan to do. In general, the sand near Louisiana is brown, plus they can get some freezes in the winter. As you go down the coast, the sand gets closer to white, and the number of frosty spells usually lessens. Used to be the greatest numbers of "winter Texans" were down by Harlingen/South Padre where winters are so mild they grow citrus down there. Back in the days of cheap gas, folks would drag their trailers back up north in spring. Nowadays, I know many that just buy or lease a spot and leave their rig down there. It would be fun to explore the whole coast to follow the warm weather south until you hit something with the features and/or folks you liked.
 
I was born and raised 50 miles from the coast. If you go down around Corpus Christi the weather is better and the water much clearer than up around Galveston. Additionally the barrier islands are about 10 miles off shore down that way and offer excellent fishing on the lee side. Additionally, the summer breeze is predominately from the south which means you travel in a N-S direction out to the fishing grounds and back. Check out the locals to see what kind of boat works best.

Mornings are tranquil. Early afternoons usually contain at least one squall somewhere in your vicinity which is a 5 minute hurricane of sorts; high wind, heavy rain, and some lightening. 5 minutes later all is tranquil. Additionally, squall or not, in the afternoons the wind picks up and 15 mph is probably about the norm.

My granddad had a house in Rockport (about 30 mi. NE of Corpus) which was just right. Today it's a lot larger and has more amenities but still a great place to think about. Seldom do you get hurricanes that directly impact the area but you have to understand that hurricanes are part of living on the Gulf Coast.

Take a trip and check things out, talk to the locals, see what others are doing and get your ideas accordingly.

The humidity and mosquitoes are definitely there and you have to decide if you can tolerate that or not. I found the humidity to be less down there than around Galveston or farther East over in the Mississippi area where I spent several years. Mosquitoes can be avoided if you plan your activities.

Good Luck,
Mark
 

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