McCulloch County, TX is situated in west central Texas near San Angelo and has an area of over 1,000 square miles with a population just below 8,500 people. It boasts many preserves that provide habitats for wildlife creatures along with activities like hunting or bird watching plus plenty of campsites and structures available for campers. Other attractions found here are historical sites such as the Fort McKavett State Historic Site that dates back to 1852 when it was used as an army outpost for patrolling against Native American threats.