What to Bring When You Go Camping
When you decide to take a camping vacation, you want to make sure that you are prepared to bring everything with you that you need to make the experience fun and memorable. The specifics of what you are going to need to bring when you go camping will vary depending...
Tips for a Successful Fishing Vacation
Many people who enjoy fishing will plan vacations to go where the fish are biting and where the weather is perfect for fishing. If you are one of the many who love to fish and who is scheduling a vacation to have the opportunity to do so, there are a few tips to keep...
Fall Camping Tips
Camping in the fall can be a wonderful way to celebrate nature before the arrival of winter weather. Camping in the fall can mean that there is a little more of a nip in the air than during the summer months and that activities like swimming may be off the table- but...
Plan a Fishing Vacation Before The Nice Weather Comes to an End
Fishing is a wonderful and relaxing way to spend your day, but too many people who love fishing do not make time to indulge in this past time. Summer is quickly coming to an end, and soon it is going to be more difficult for you to find a time or a place to go fishing...
Camping and RV-ing is a Great Way to Enjoy Lake Livingston
Looking for a great vacation spot in the Lone Star State? Lake Livingston is a wonderful place to visit if you want to have a great time in Texas over the summer months. Lake Livingston is a great place for a family vacation because there is plenty for kids and adults...
Camping at Bethy Creek is the Perfect Way to Enjoy Lake Livingston
Lake Livingston is a popular Texas vacation destination…and camping at Bethy Creek is a wonderful way to enjoy this attractive and fun lake environment. What makes Bethy Creek so awesome? Bethy Creek offers 30 and 50 amp RV sites so anyone can bring in their camper...
Safe Boating Tips
Experience one of the best recreational activities we have to offer at Bethy Creek: Boating! We have a good selection of boats available to be rented during your trip to Bethy Creek, from 22 foot pontoon boots to paddle boats. If you’re new to the boating world,...
Planning Your Campfire Meals
Planning ahead for mealtime doesn't just help you stay organized -- it will also encourage you to pack only the necessities. While we have a camp store at Bethy Creek, it doesn’t have the wide variety that a grocery store keeps in stock. Write detailed menus for each...
RV Tips and Essentials for Your Next Adventure
Before heading out on your next RV adventure, take a few minutes to read these tips and check the supplies in your RVs to make sure you have all the essentials needed for a smooth and successful trip. RV Tips: Use Solar Lights for Your Steps: Using solar lights...
RV and Camping Etiquette
When taking some time to relax and vacation away from the big city hustle, it’s important to remember your manners and strive for courteous interactions with other RVers and campers. Trailers, motor homes, and tents are not as well insulated from noise as your house...
5 Tips on Reducing Your Impact while Camping
The opportunity to take a vacation in the great outdoors, spending some time under the stars, and lounging around a campfire is something a lot of us look forward to. Yet, sometimes, we can have impacts on the land and wildlife that we didn’t anticipate- noise,...
Preparing your RV for Winter
While the coldest part of the year is still a couple months away, this year’s winter is predicted to be colder than normal. Night temperatures in the Livingston area don’t usually drop below freezing, but who knows what this year will bring? Regular RV maintenance is...
Easy Meals while Camping
In our day-to-day lives, we need only to look in the fridge or order off of a menu for out next meal, but when we get to spend some time in the outdoors, our meals require a bit more planning and forethought. Yet, when you’re on vacation, you also don’t want to be...
Tips and Tricks for RV Maintenance
Before you head out on your next trip, make sure that your RV has gotten the routine maintenance it needs. After all, if maintenance is ignored, repairs can be expensive and could potentially take time away from your vacation schedule. You should check your owner’s...
Campground Games to Play with Your Kids
A family vacation is a great time to connect with your children on their level, teach them things your parents taught you, and just generally have fun! Here are some campground games to get your family vacation started the right way: “Notice the Details”: in this...
Primitive Camping for the Novice
Primitive camping is when one stays in a tent, as opposed to a camper or RV. Primitive camping doesn’t require that you go out and buy a lot of fancy supplies. For the beginners, Bethy Creek is a great place to get into nature and make that camping first trip. There...
Why You Should Go Camping
You’ve been thinking about scheduling that camping trip, so here are five great reasons why you shouldn’t wait any longer! To Connect with Nature You don’t have to be Smokey the Bear or a Mountain Man to enjoy being outside. There’s something uniquely rewarding about...
Why You Should Take Your Kids Fishing
Did your parents ever take you fishing as a child? If they did, you loved it, didn’t you? Kids love fishing! There’s just nothing better than sitting out on the lake with your line in the water, eagerly anticipating that bite. It’s an unbeatable thrill waiting for the...
Make Camping Fun for Your Kids with These Simple Tips
Are you thinking about taking your kids camping? It’s a great idea! Camping is a budget-friendly getaway that the whole family can enjoy. Your kids can get quality outdoor time, and the change of pace from your day-to-day life can be restorative for the whole family....
What is Proper Campsite Etiquette?
As a camper, you’re part of a community of outdoor enthusiasts who are all sharing the same beautiful campgrounds we’ve been blessed to enjoy. It’s every camper’s responsibility to do his or her part to respect these communal spaces where we are cohabitating with...
6 Easy Tips for Keeping Your Campsite Clean
When you’re staying outdoors on a campsite, things naturally get a little dirty. You get dirty cooking, fishing, and just hanging out outdoors, and your campsite is bound to get dirty as you and your fellow campers spend time in it over the course of your trip. But...
Why an RV is Perfect for Year Round Vacations
Why stop camping when you start seeing a little fresh powder? Why not experience the joy of camping with the whole family while the winter winds are blowing in? There are a few things you can consider if your ambitions are so. While camping with the bare essentials...
Necessary Items for Camping in the Cold
If you have been thinking about going on a camping trip during the cooler Fall or Winter months, your camping and equipment list will differ from the items that you would normally bring when taking a trip during the warmer months. The items that are going to be...
Tips for Lake Fishing During the Winter Months
When people think of fishing, they usually picture themselves basking in the sun on a warm day out in the water with sunglasses on and maybe a cold beer. But what happens when the warm weather we are spoiled with in Texas begins to slip away, and the temperature...