Ft. Belknap

After driving the nominal distance of 320 miles on our first day, we arrived at our stop for the night. Some of you may remember a previous year’s posting of Ft. Belknap. This is a great place to camp. While there is no electricity or other hook-ups, it’s a beautiful, safe, and quiet place to camp…for free!

Fort Belknap, located near Newcastle, Texas, was established in November 1851 by Brevet Brigadier General William G. Belknap to protect the Texas frontier against raids by the Kiowa and Comanche. It was the northernmost fort in a line from the Rio Grande to the Red River.

Our camper hiding amongst the old Oak trees.
A grape arbor, planted in 1937. Most impressive!
A close-up view of the grape arbor.
MB loves to see shadows of trees projected on old buildings.
Check out the Confederate flag!
Antique howitzers
Every early fort has to have its complement of cannons.
A view of the site’s museum (closed today) from our camping site.
Posted in 2024 - The Southwest
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  • GaryBeautiful trees ReplyCancel

    • HaroldGary, Thanks for the observation. Most pleased you like them.ReplyCancel

  • mao  You could have picked me up on Belknap here in FW!   It’s on our beaten path.ReplyCancel

    • HaroldOh, we would have loved to camp with you guys there!ReplyCancel

  • LauraWhat a well-kept site.  Trees, trees and trees!  loveReplyCancel

    • HaroldLaura, being ex military, you have an eye for how forts, etc should be.ReplyCancel

  • SharonHow nice!ReplyCancel

    • HaroldThankx, Sharon. I know you’re enjoying your time with your grandsonReplyCancel

  • Sam AyerGorgeous photos HB. That new camera is the bomb!ReplyCancel

    • HaroldThankx, Sam. I was shooting in “idiot” mode.ReplyCancel

  • Virginia PeveyLove those beautiful trees. ReplyCancel

    • HaroldVirginia, these are fairly old trees, planted when the Fort was established. Thanks for the comment.ReplyCancel

  • SwannBeautiful place!ReplyCancel

    • HaroldThanks for the observation. It is a really neat place, particularly since it is free!ReplyCancel

  • Kay BrookshireBeautiful campsite!What is done with the grapes?ReplyCancel

    • HaroldGood question, Kay. The last time we where here, it was earlier in the year, and leaves were not yet on the vines. Next time we come, we’ll ask them.ReplyCancel

  • marymc.nash@gmail.comLooks like a beautiful peaceful place to stop. ReplyCancel