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driving directions

GPS Coordinates: N 29°44'08.68"
W 96°36'28.38"; elevation is 206 ft.

From Houston: Take I-10 west just past Columbus to exit 695, go right on Texas 71 for 4 miles to FM 1890, turn left and go 1 mile to the preserve entrance on the left.

From San Antonio: Take I-10 east just past Columbus to Exit 696. Go left on Business 71 through Columbus until Business 71 intersects with Hwy 71 (3.5 miles NW of town). Turn right and head west 1 mile on Hwy 71 to FM 1890. Turn left and proceed 1 mile to preserve entrance on the left.

From Austin: Take Hwy 71 east to FM 1890. (If you reach Business Hwy 71/Columbus Exit, you've gone too far.) Turn right on FM 1890 and proceed 1 mile to the preserve entrance on the left.

Colorado River
Thousand Trails

1062 Thousand Trails Lane
Columbus, TX 78934-5224
979.732.8229
800.627.7415

Accommodations
Campsites: 60 full hookups, 34 power and water only, 32 Vacation Lease & 55+ - Rentals: None

Preserve Description
This preserve lies among green fields and pecan groves along the shores of the Colorado River, midway between Houston and San Antonio. Abundant wildlife, including deer and armadillo, can be seen throughout the campground. Hiking, canoeing and fishing are popular activities.

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Member Amenities Include

Activity Center, Basketball Court, Boat Launch, Cabana, Chapel, Extended Vacation Sites, Game Room, Horseshoe Pits, Hot Tub, Laundry Facilities, Mini-Golf, Pickleball Court, River, RV Storage, Shuffleboard, Swimming Pool, Trading Post, Volleyball Court, Wi-Fi Access

Points of Interest

Colorado River, on the preserve
Stafford Opera House, 5 miles
Fayette Lake, 15 miles
Stanzel Model Airplane Museum, 25 miles
Painted Churches Tour, 25 miles
Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery, 25 miles
Blue Bell Creameries, 40 miles
Somerville Lake, 40 miles
Monastery of St. Clare Miniature Horse Farm, 40 miles
Texas Baptist Historical Center Museum, 40 miles
Burton Cotton Gin and Museum, 45 miles
Katy Mills Mall, 55 miles
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Park, 55 miles
Traders Village Flea Market, 60 miles
Antique Rose Emporium, 60 miles
Barrington Living History Farm, 78 miles
Star of the Republic Museum, 79 miles

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