Greetings from a new hanger in Central Texas

**MikeCD** · 12-08-2023, 10:37

Hi, y'all!

I live in Austin, TX, and have started hammock-camping with my nephews on some family-owned land near Corpus Christi (outside Beeville, if you know the area) a couple of months ago. I LOVE that no small, thorny plants or rocks can poke through the bottom of my shelter (compared to tents). I love swaying in the breeze. I'm hooked! I get a little obsessive, and have watched most of Shug's videos (how I found HammockForum), and have been lurking and reading here for a while. Thank you all for the knowledge and wisdom and experiences you share here!

**rhjanes** · 12-08-2023, 10:49

Hi and Welcome,
If you happen to "Do" Facebook, search for "Texas Hammock Hangers". They do a few yearly gatherings. One just happened in November. They used to do the November Hang at Fairfield State Park but you've probably read about those changes. There has also been a hang down on the coast, I forget where. Also some hangs in and around Austin. Last time I hung at Austin was probably 10 year ago. I do the sport of Orienteering and there is an Austin Club and my buddy and I went down to the event at McKinney Falls SP and I hung while he tented.....and cooked our steak dinners.

**MikeCD** · 12-08-2023, 10:53

Cheers, thanks! I am not on Facebook, unfortunately. I'll consider it for the future; It would be cool to meet other hammockers for sure! It's cool to know McKinney Falls allows hanging! That's fantastic!

**jakev383** · 12-08-2023, 23:52

Welcome from the East side of Texas!

**Phantom Grappler** · 12-09-2023, 06:39

Yes, welcome from east of y’all deep in Uwharries!

**-INCH-** · 12-09-2023, 08:57

Welcome my dude!! I too was enamored with Shug's videos in 2013 and it's what helped paved the path to me embarking into the beautiful world of hammocking...

**rhjanes** · 12-09-2023, 20:36

Originally Posted by MikeCD

Cheers, thanks! I am not on Facebook, unfortunately. I'll consider it for the future; It would be cool to meet other hammockers for sure! It's cool to know McKinney Falls allows hanging! That's fantastic!

Call and check. Rules might have changed. I hung there some 10+ years ago. I believe all Texas State Parks now require 2 inch webbing on tree straps. They didn't back then. But then I never saw a ranger past the front gate.

**Twoody88** · 12-10-2023, 05:02

Howdy ! I just joined myself but made to feel right at home . Hope you enjoy your stay as much as I do!!

**Zach L** · 12-10-2023, 14:02

Welcome to the forum! A big reason I started looking into a hammock was the uneven ground and lack of flat spots (if you don’t take the time to dig one out) the Rocky Mountains have. So I can relate to the huge step up in comfort that comes with getting off the ground! We look forward to hearing more from you in the future.