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| - In the middle of nowhere down a long and dusty highway, you will find this old "resort" and campground that has pretty much been the same place for the past 20+ years. Sure it is a bit run down, and in dire need of a remodel. But the Apache Lake Resort doesn't need to be flashy, up to date, or even that clean, because Apache Lake itself is really why everyone wanders out here.
In fact I would argue that staying here at the "resort" is a form of "glamping" that you hear so much about these days. And what is wrong with that? Sure it is not up to Hilton standards but would you really expect that in the middle of nowhere?
In addition to accommodations, there is a small bar with a few food offerings and a convenience store for campers. Nothing offered is spectacular from a culinary perspective, but it can serve its purpose of filling you up in the right circumstances. It's also nice to have a place to buy ice nearby! (If you have ever been camping you might appreciate what it means to have good ice at the ready). There is an outside patio with shade and a nice view of the lake, if you happen to be looking for a spot to chill and enjoy a cold one on a hot summer day.
They also have boat rentals, which tend to go quickly, but if you manage to get one you can have a great time on the lake for a reasonably affordable price. That is the primary advantage to making the trek to this lake, versus the closer (and paved) Canyon Lake, which can be a mob scene on crowded days.
Overall if you like roughing it "a bit" and avoiding huge crowds, then you might like it here. Four stars!
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