According to "Ride Texas" magazine the area is home to one of the most popular motorcycle ride in the state, the Triple 3 or Three Sisters (FM 337, FM 335, &  FM 336).  However, there are many great rides in the area.   Check out our "Great Rides Page".

The Communities of Barksdale, Camp Wood, Montell, and Vance make up what is commonly known as the “Nueces Canyon.  The area is often considered the “Undiscovered Texas Hill Country”.   Flowing rivers and scenic vistas greet visitors as they traverse thru the Canyon.  Abundant springs and creeks make up the Headwaters of the Nueces River, one of the clearest streams in the State.

 Just a few miles from the Lost Maples State Natural Area and Garner State Park, Nueces Canyon offers year-round activities for the outdoor minded individual. Swimming, camping, and hiking are favorite activities for the entire family.  In addition, the area is rich in fossils, Native American artifacts. Other attractions include Lake Nueces Park, the Devils Sinkhole, Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop, and numerous Scenic Rides.

If Mexican food is to your liking, then Casa Falcon or Tony's Tacos are the places to be. Don't forget Sisters; this cool cafe is located in downtown Camp Wood and offers a wide variety of food and if you want BBQ, then there is Holy Smoke in downtown Camp Wood or Two Fat Boys BBQ at the edge of Camp Wood on FM 337. .   What ever your taste, the Canyon can provide.  For more information, check out the Food & Lodging Page    Oh, if you are traveling thru on the 4th Saturday of the month, drop by the AHMATA Building after lunch and sit in on the local jam session by area musicians (One block west of HW 55 and 5th Street)

The area is abundant with both native and exotic game.  White-tail Deer, Javelina, along with Russian Boar, Axis Deer and other exotics give rise to some of the best hunting in Texas. In addition, almost 200 bird species visit the area each year

Long before the first White Settlers came, Indians favored the area, and evidence of their habitation is still plentiful in flint points, occasional shell beads and other artifacts. An unsuccessful Spanish mission, San Lorenzo de la Santa Cruz, was established by Franciscans here in 1762, and in 1857 a U.S. Army post was founded, from which the community took its name.