Rocksprings is a beautiful, small town in the Texas Hill Country. The Nueces River flows through it. Just outside of the town is Camp Eagle, a Christian camp where my three kids have spent many summers there as teen campers. It takes about two hours to drive there from San Antonio.

This summer (2009), my son, Matthew, who just graduated from high school, served for the month of June at Camp Eagle as a staff member, doing whatever needed to be done around the camp. He washed dishes, mowed lawns, did yardwork, heavy lifting, and whatever else was asked of him.

In return, he got to do many of the fun things that he used to do as a camper, such as swimming, boating, and playing in the gorgeous Nueces River, going on the zipline and just having an awesome time at camp.

The photos below were taken on the day we went to pick Matthew up to bring him home. He and his dad are looking out over the Nueces River. It is so beautiful there. No wonder my kids always wanted to go to camp.

Matthew had a blast and hated to say goodbye. Camp Eagle has all sorts of fun activities for teens, children, and even adults who want to go.

In the photos below, the Nueces River flows by. The striped thing is called the blob. One swimmer sits on the front edge. Another jumps onto the middle of the blob, sending the one on the front edge up into the air and then into the river. The kids love it!

The town of Rocksprings also has access to the Nueces River so you can enjoy the river without having to go to camp. There is not much in the town itself. The stores have necessities for campers and tourists, but you will be better off if you buy what you need in a bigger city and just bring it with you.

Bring a camera, bathing suits, comfortable walking shoes, and plenty of sunscreen and prepare to have a blast on the Nueces River! You will experience peace and tranquility as the water flows by.

A view of the Texas Hill Country and the Nueces River in Rocksprings Texas.