Winnie Stowell Park

We called around 11pm and left the info requested on the recording, got there as a party was just ending in one of the event spaces and police were monitoring, we felt safe with that. Plenty of variety in the spaces to choose from, some more well lit than others. We only have a tent (not a camper) so we opted for somewhere darker and grassier. Only downside is there were some feral cats running around the area, so definitely lock up food and probably leash your pets. Overall, we had a quiet night and a peaceful morning awaking to some birds and a slight hum of traffic on the smaller road.

Slight confusion as to where to get park. I called ahead to register. Was told to not use hookups and don’t park on grass. Arrived about 4 pm to see about 5 or 6 other campers in the park. Some parked on grass and some with hookups. So I called again and was told just make sure that surface was mostly rocky even if in the grass and she would send a deputy ( that was not my goal) to check on the others but never saw a deputy. Found a spot. Walked around a good bit and had a nice night of sleep. Pulled out about 6:15 am. Very good stop.

We parked in the grass area near the playground. It looks like a campground set up, but the electric is only 120 Volts. There is water but we didn’t use it. We sat in our chairs outside our camper and charged our phones, that was nice. It’s a very nice, quiet park with trees. We needed a place off I-10 for one night and it sure beat listening to traffic at a Cracker Barrel, same price.😊

First, the areas available for parking here are VERY large. You will not be skunked. Grass under oak trees for shade in the hot months, an acre of asphalt if you need solar. Not a wit of humdrum interstate or road noise. If traveling with a pooch, the grassy areas are vast with tight grass & no stickers. You will pass a Market Basket (on the right) on your way in from I-10. The change, no doubt driven by the park's popularity, is that now a phone call will get you a recording. If you plan to stay in the park, just furnish a few details requested in the recording (later passed on) on the phone, and you are 'registered'. Call ahead if staying for a weekend or planning a past-business hours arrival, as before. There were 6 of us on our visit and we almost didn't now the others were there. Thanks, Winnie!

We pulled in about 5:00 pm on a Saturday and we’re the only ones here. Parked across from an Arena where there was a horse show for young people going on. We enjoyed watching the kids ride for an hour or so before dinner. After the dinner hour the event ended and everyone left. We found ourselves completely alone and we had a very quiet and restful night. Rest rooms available but no showers. County office stated no hook-ups but we were able to top off our tank from available spigot. Very nice, clean and safe area.

Plusieurs sites avec eau et électricité et quelques uns avec égout. Avant de vous installer vérifiez si la prise électrique fonctionne car plusieurs sont hors service. Lors de notre passage le sol était très mouillé et mou dû à une récente inondation. Épicerie et facilités à proximité de marche. Attention si vous avez un animal gardez le sous surveillance. Certains citadins laissent leur chien sans laisse et un pitbull est venu attaqué le chien de notre voisin qui était attaché sur son emplacement. Svp respectez le maximum de 3 jours autorisés. La ville coupe eau et électricité lorsqu'elle note que certain demeurent longtemps sur place. Idéalement téléphoner pour annoncer votre venue.

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Several sites with water and electricity and some with sewer. Before you install check if the electrical outlet is working because many are out of order. During our passage the soil was very wet and soft due to a recent flood. Grocery store and facilities within walking distance. Beware if you have an animal keep it under surveillance. Some townspeople leave their dog without leash and a pitbull came attacking our neighbor's dog who was tied to his location. Please respect the maximum of 3 days allowed. The city cuts water and electricity when it notes that some remain long on the spot. Ideally call to announce youre coming."

I needed a quick and easy place to stop before dark and near a grocery and supplies. It was perfect for that. Nothing is marked and took me a while to figure out where to park. Basically anywhere off the road is okay. There are many hookups but you aren't allowed to use them. Looks like they are for booth merchants during festivals as it is a fairground. There are quite a few free places in Anahuac, Fort Anahuac Park being particularly nice if you want to fish or birdwatch. That's where I went on my drive back through.