Schreiner Park — Attraction in Junction

This park is a jewel! It's a free place to camp for up to three days. The sites are level and large with picnic tables and grills provided. And the local people are as accommodating as anyone could want. We arrived about an hour before dark and, while trying to decide where we would set up, a man in a truck pulled up bedside us, got out and approached. He identified himself as being responsible for the park. He informed us that there are no hookups (we had read that online) and that the bathrooms are closed (for obvious reasons). Lately, with seasonal high winds, several pecan limbs have fallen in the park. He warned us to park away from limbs that might fall onto our rig. He also made us aware of the seasonal displays that attract locals to drive thru the park after dark and invited us to fully enjoy the facilities. There is currently a drought in this part of Texas and some people had been using the free water from this park to supplement their supplies so the park has had to outlaw hose hookups to any spigots within the park. We carry our freshwater supply which we get when we fuel at truck stops and we run a generator, when needed, to supplement our solar system. We create no black water so we have no need of sewer hookups. There is a spillway on the river which runs adjacent to the park. The sound of the water is soothing. This morning, when we went out around 8am, there were three deer crossing a shallow place in the river and coming straight at us. Even when they saw us, they kept to their path and ran within feet of us as they crossed this small peninsula and disappeared into some trees. We would love to return here if our...

We stayed in the Park Cabin, which is twice the price of a mini cabin. Completely secluded, tons of outdoor space and piece of road that nobody can enter. Simple bathroom with shower, kitchen area. One queen bed and 2 bunk beds, sheets and cover provided, otherwise empty (it’s camping, after all). I’d give a solid 5-star, yet there were cigarette butts and pieces of trash everywhere. “Leave no trace” means nothing to some people. The biking trails are awesome, all a little different from each other, some rockier, some hilly, some wise, some narrow. We went the week before Labor Day during Corona times and saw maybe 5 people. Great stay if you’re looking for relaxation and solitude, good hiking and biking. Renting a kayak, canoe or SUP is fun as well, although it’s just a 2-mile piece of the river to play in. Swimming is...

Very nice spot by the River, and FREE to camp. We parked in the first spot after the dam (the closest allowed camping spot). The water was super warm, and the locals like to swim late at night at the dam, but didn’t bother us too much except for their bright headlights shining across the River for hours aimed at us. Lots of car traffic, but nothing stolen. Water is an “aqua-green” color, and Very interesting color for a fresh-water River. Kayaking is great here, plenty of turtles and easy current. We plan to stay where again, if we pass through. Deer and armadillos are abundant! The park has a...