Texas Oliver Rally 2025

[Donna and Scott]

trying to set up another Texas Rally. So far, there is a Riverwalk RV Resort in Bandera, Inks Lake State Park, Lake Sommerville Rocky Creek (COE), Lake Sommerville Yegua Creek COE, South Llano River State Park (near Kerrville)., Midway COE  near Waco and Airport Park COE near Waco, Lake Brownwood State Park.  Any other recommendations? I will put a poll out soon but it will be on Facebook.  I will keep those that are not on FB informed as this event progresses.  Trying for Oct 20-23, 2025.

Edited November 3 by Donna and Scott

[rich.dev]

Only recommendation I have is to schedule it for early November so we can make it down from Nova Scotia! 😜

[Donna and Scott]

4 hours ago, rich.dev said:

Only recommendation I have is to schedule it for early November so we can make it down from Nova Scotia! 😜

Scott and I are not available in early November because of our scheduled Elk hint in Montana.

[Donna and Scott]

another location suggested is Lake Mineral Wells State Park.  It is about an hour from another approved Oliver Dealer, United RV

[Donna and Scott]

please review the proposed locations for next year's Texas Rally.  Some are smaller than what we will probably need but please review park maps.

1          Riverwalk RV Resort in Bandera

 https://www.riverwalkresorttexas.com

https://www.riverwalkresorttexas.com/map

Currently most of the sites are available for next Oct.

 

2          Inks Lake State Park, Burnet

            https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake

https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4507_015k.pdf

200 campsites (two are ADA-accessible). Many sites are lakeside or have easy access to the lake. Several camping loops

 

3.         Lake Sommerville Rocky Creek (COE) near Brenham  (maybe spread out)

https://www.somervillelake.com/camping-rv-parks--rocky-creek-park/3153

Rocky Creek Campground has 192 campsites with 30-amp electrical hookups, 127-amp hookups, and 35 tent sites with 30-amp hookups. Picnic tables and fire rings are available, as are flush toilets and showers.

 

4.         Lake Sommerville Yegua Creek COE near Brenham

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232752

Yegua Creek Campground has 82 sites, 65 of which have 50-amp electrical and water hookups.
Flush toilets and showers are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings. Two boat ramps, an interpretive trail, and dump station are located on-site.

 

5.         South Llano River State Park,  Junction  (may be too small)

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/south-llano-river

https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4507_116b.pdf

57 campsite, Most campsites have water and electric hookups, and a restroom with showers nearby.

 

6.         Midway COE near Waco (maybe too small)

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232641

Midway Park campground has 37 campsites. There are 32 sites with water and electric hookups, and 11 that also have sewer hookups. The campground has 5 tents sites. Other perks include hot showers, an accessible playground and a boat ramp.

 

7.         Airport Park COE near Waco

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232511  (may be too small)

Airport Park has 46 sites with 50-amp electric and water hookups, and 22 of these also have sewer hookups. There are 8 screen shelters with electrical outlets and water. Fourteen tent-only campsites without electric are also available

 

8.         Lake Brownwood State Park  (would be spread out in 3 different locations)

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-brownwood

https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4506_009f.pdf

Choose from water-only tent sites and sites with water and electricity. We also have 20 full hookup sites 

 

9          Lake Mineral Wells State Park  (near United RV – another Oliver approved dealer)

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-mineral-wells

https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_103f.pdf

70 campsites with electric

Edited November 5 by Donna and Scott

[Donna and Scott]

FIRST STEP COMPLETED:  Lake Mineral Wells had the most votes.  the next two were not close Inks Lake and Riverwalk RV resort.

Okay, the Texas Oliver Rally 2025 is set at Lake Mineral Wells State Park  Oct 21, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025

https://tpwd.texas.gov/.../park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_103f.pdf 

I have reserved the Live Oak Camping Area Loop

Event #2406578136

call 512-389-8920 (Group reservations)

I have set it so if you want to arrive before Oct 20, that you can.

To hold the sites act NOW, call the Parks Department either next week (Monday Nov, 25, Tues, Nov 26, Wed Nov27 (only open for 1/2 day)) or the following weeks first two days (Dec 2, or Dec 3) otherwise you can't book sites until May 20, 2025

One other thing: there is a Dining Hall available that holds 85 folks, but it is $180.00 a day and it has to be paid up front. So, I didn't reserve it yet, but if everyone chips in, then it won't be so bad.

 

JWalmsley - do you want to put this out for folks, like you did the last Texas Rally?  This Rally is for Oliver Owners only

 

 

Edited November 21 by Donna and Scott

[Donna and Scott]

On 11/3/2024 at 6:50 PM, rich.dev said:

Only recommendation I have is to schedule it for early November so we can make it down from Nova Scotia! 😜

I have set the 2025 Rally for October 20-23.  I am out of town for most of November and would not be able to come myself, the following week would be Halloween so it wasn't a good time either.   I sure hope you can adjust your schedule so you can make it. 

[Mike and Carol]

Lake Mineral Wells is one of the few Texas State Parks we have not been to, so it’s a good choice for us!

How would you like us to chip in?  Maybe Oliver could pick up the tab for the dining hall?   Mike

Edited November 22 by Mike and Carol

[Donna and Scott]

I have been in contact with United RV located in Fort worth. They said they would love to participate I mentioned the barbecue at this time they're interested in providing that. I sent an email to Rodney and Jason Essary to let them know as well. 

I did check there is the hall for $180 I also did let United RV know about that. maybe they provide the hall and we all chip into the barbecue. At this point in the planning I'm not too concerned as to who's doing what just that something is happening.

Paula Ratliff has offered to help as well and she is going to check in to things going on in the area at that time.

I think we need to contact Truma Tech. Todd and maybe someone from Girard.  Anyone else toy think we should ask to come?

[Donna and Scott]

14 hours ago, Mike and Carol said:

Lake Mineral Wells is one of the few Texas State Parks we have not been to, so it’s a good choice for us!

How would you like us to chip in?  Maybe Oliver could pick up the tab for the dining hall?   Mike

I posted some suggestions, Truma Tech and Girard tech should be contacted.  You think we should call anyone else?

[Mike and Carol]

6 hours ago, Donna and Scott said:

I posted some suggestions, Truma Tech and Girard tech should be contacted.  You think we should call anyone else?

I’m sure Princess Craft might want to be involved in some way.  The CGI guys like coming to Texas - now that they know they can’t do any work inside the park they might be able to set something up outside the park.

[Donna and Scott]

16 hours ago, Mike and Carol said:

I’m sure Princess Craft might want to be involved in some way.  The CGI guys like coming to Texas - now that they know they can’t do any work inside the park they might be able to set something up outside the park.

I sent PJ an email and also messaged CGI.  I sent a text to Todd the Truma Tech, and have made contact with Girard Systems.

Edited November 23 by Donna and Scott

[jd1923]

On 11/21/2024 at 3:02 PM, Donna and Scott said:

Okay, the Texas Oliver Rally 2025 is set at Lake Mineral Wells State Park Oct 21, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025

We truly enjoyed the 2024 Texas Rally! This year we had all of October planned for our annual fall RV trip and when this came up it was a no-brainer to attend.

Due to my 2025 event schedule, our fall time off is earlier next year (Sept 19 - Oct 18). Sorry to say we will miss you next time! Chris & I will look to attend the 3rd annual Texas Rally! Have fun and my input would be it's so much more important that many Oliver owners attend vs. whether this or that vendor will be there! 

[Donna and Scott]

50 minutes ago, jd1923 said:

We truly enjoyed the 2024 Texas Rally! This year we had all of October planned for our annual fall RV trip and when this came up it was a no-brainer to attend.

Due to my 2025 event schedule, our fall time off is earlier next year (Sept 19 - Oct 18). Sorry to say we will miss you next time! Chris & I will look to attend the 3rd annual Texas Rally! Have fun and my input would be it's so much more important that many Oliver owners attend vs. whether this or that vendor will be there! 

Sorry to hear you are going to miss it John.  Wishing safe travels to you and Chris

[John Dorrer]

15 hours ago, jd1923 said:

We truly enjoyed the 2024 Texas Rally! This year we had all of October planned for our annual fall RV trip and when this came up it was a no-brainer to attend.

Due to my 2025 event schedule, our fall time off is earlier next year (Sept 19 - Oct 18). Sorry to say we will miss you next time! Chris & I will look to attend the 3rd annual Texas Rally! Have fun and my input would be it's so much more important that many Oliver owners attend vs. whether this or that vendor will be there! 

Us to, headed to Washington, Oregon, CA, Nevada, Arizona, and back to Indiana

[John Dorrer]

We will be on a long trip to the West Coast, leaving in mid-August.

 

We will be exceeding our usual max of 6 weeks as it is and extending to 10+ weeks isn't going to happen.🙃 

 

[Steve Morris]

I’m going to change us from “Maybe” to “Not Going” on the Facebook group. We just made reservations for the Hungry Mother State Park fiberglass rally that overlaps the Texas rally. 
 

Thanks for organizing these events, and giving us options!

[srthomsen]

Here is a link to a You Tube video that shows all the campsites in the Live Oak Loop at Lake Mineral Wells for the 2025 Ollie Rolling Rally.  The drive by of the Live Oak Loop sites starts at 11:41 

 

 

 

[Mike and Carol]

We’ll be in site 16.

[Donna and Scott]

21 campsites have been booked. This is a fantastic start. 

 

I received an email from Jason Essary letting me know he enjoyed visiting everyone at our Rally at Inks Lake and would like to help with the Rally for next year.

 

I heard from Girard Systems, and they are considering attending our rally as well. If they do, they can give a session on how to manually adjust the angle of the awning and answer any questions.

 

Paula Ratliff offered to help me with organizing and is checking on things to do or happening in the area during our Rally.

 

I am missing a Hull # for the folks that reserved Campsite 19. Please let me know so I can put it on our Attendee's List.

[DunnYet]

Kevin and Rebecca Dunn (Reset 2.0 Hull #1634) are all set for site 18. Looking forward to it!

[bugeyedriver]

Bosker and I will be in site 40.

[mgbtom]

Tom and Deb Mohan Hull# 071 will be in site 15.

[rich.dev]

Richard and Thea signed, sealed and delivered site #54, only 2 sites left apparently!

[RustyMD]

Robert and Linda, site #33.