| 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.
Numerous Historical Markers can be found through the area that describe the early settler¿s struggles to overcome Indian raids, plagues and the everyday hard life in the area.Rocky River Camp¿s location make it the perfect gateway to area attractions such as the Devils Sinkhole where seasonal nightly tours allow visitors to watch millions of bats take their nightly flights, The Lone Star Motorcycle Museum near Vanderpool, Garner State Park, Lost Maple State Natural Area, Amistad Reservoir and of course Old Mexico are within easy driving/riding distance of the Camp. The Annual Old Settlers Reunion, sponsored by the Nueces Canyon Chamber of Commerce www.mycampwood.com held each year in early August brings hundreds of visitors back to the area. The Local Arts, History, Music and Theater Association (AHMATA)holds a monthly music jam on the 4th Saturday of each month. Drop by and sit in with area musicians as they play music both past and present. The group also sponsors an Annual Cowboy Symposium.
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