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Yep, New Mexico will be the closest to your location in CenTex. The Sacramento Mountains -- Mayhill, Ruidoso, etc. -- are probably the closest. However, the southern Sangre de Cristos are not that much further and are higher up, cooler, especially the Enchanted Circle area (Red River, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire). Golf, mountain biking, hiking, streams and lakes with fishing, RV parks, state parks, pretty much the whole gamut.

Lynn

I agree with others - Ruidoso, NM is the coolest, closest place from central Texas...not sure of the golf course though...better check. We're not golfers.

imgoin4it wrote:
Check out Ruidoso, NM. Comes close depending on the RV park you select.

+1

We like Spring Lake RV Park in Crossville TN. On the same road as Fairfield Glade Community and Golf Course. It's on the Cumberland Plateau and is always cooler than the valley. They have shady spots in the front and non shady newer sites around a small lake in the rear. Quiet, friendly, convenient. Reasonable rates. During the afternoon it can briefly get in the mid 80's but at night it drops to the low to mid 60's. Always a nice breeze.

imgoin4it wrote:
Check out Ruidoso, NM. Comes close depending on the RV park you select.

Or Cloudcroft.

I don't think Wichita Mountains would be much cooler. The altitude isn't that high.

Eagle Nest SP in NM might be a possibility.

Yeah, you're talking about Michigan. Lots of water and golf. It's been 85-90 for a week and that's the longest time with the warmest temps in probably three years. I think I've used my AC for about ten days so far this summer. Currently it's 70*.

One more vote for Lake City or Vail.

BOL,

Our back up August plan is usually Mayhill area of New Mexico, but other cooler elevations anywhere in a days drive would be nice. A place for Kayaking, fly fishing, golf, a shade tree to whittle under would all be icing on the cake. It's possible we might head out on a 2 day travel to get the most - but lower 80 degree temps and even cooler are being sought.

within a days drive of Central Texas

and cool in August simply cannot be found together.

I will add my voice to those who suggest New Mexico or Colorado. About the closest to a days drive (I have done it from East Texas) would be Santa Fe, NM. I'm sure there are golf courses there, and I know for sure there is one up the road in Taos.

OK, I've left out the large body of water, but two out of three ain't bad. Maybe you could find all three within another day's drive. Maybe Gunnison or Buena Vista.