Comanche, TX
Site:
Copperas Creek Campground
Site: 52
Wifi: Verizon - Can’t even make phone calls, ATT - 33 down, 20 up
Cost: $20/night
Noise: None, just nature
I was reeeeeally worried on the drive to Copperas Creek. We had zero cell reception. We’ve had it before where we have had crappy cell reception, but this was pulling nothing. And it was that way for at least 30 miles before we reached Copperas. If we weren’t going to have wifi, we would have to leave. Luckily ATT saved the day and had great speeds. Ron has even streamed on Twitch with minimal issues. And how awesome, because the campground is gorgeous. We are feet from a big lake, with lots of people fishing and ducks and herons all around. The site itself has electric (50 and 30) and water, a fire pit, and a covered area with cement picnic table. There is a sewer dump before you get in, so everything is covered. The bathrooms are individual, with a toilet and shower in each. There’s a dock for fishing and benches so you can watch the sun set. We had nearly no neighbors in our time here, even though it was a holiday weekend and we expected the area to be packed. With views like these, this is easily one of our favorites.
Most copilots don’t get to sit on the pilot’s lap.
City
Comanche, TX
This was another town we went to that, when asked what there was to do, most people said leave. Comanche is a small town of just over 4,500 people, with no real big city amenities. However the people were incredibly friendly and happy to chat and offer advice when we said we were from out of town. The town has a small historic square with lots of local businesses. The problem was that, on a Sunday when we visited, all of them were closed with the exception of the soda shop. A good portion of them were also permanently closed or abandoned. A developer with some great ideas could make this a bustling, cute town.
Restaurant:
Harvest is right downtown in the main square of Comanche. It looks like a fancy Italian restaurant inside, and we were promptly seated and served. It was weird that on a Saturday, the entire place was filled with middle aged women. Where was the rest of the town? The lunch was decently priced, with large portions. I ordered the cornbread catfish, and Ron had the cheeseburger. While we were both impressed at our main entrees, the sides were lacking and not flavorful. However the server was very attentive even with a full house, and we enjoyed our time.
