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

From Houston: Take I-10 west (approximately 80 miles) to Exit 695 (Texas SH 71). Stay on Texas 71 about 4 miles to FM 1890, turn left and proceed 3/4 of a mile. The Preserve entrance is on the left.

From San Antonio: Take I-10 east (approximately 125 miles) to Columbus Exit 696 (Business 71). Get right back onto I-10 westbound (left turn, under bridge, left turn). The on-ramp turns into the off-ramp for Texas SH 71. Stay on Texas 71 about 4 miles to FM 1890, turn left and proceed 3/4 of a mile. The Preserve entrance is on the left.

From Austin: Take Hwy 71 east (approximately 85 miles, 9 miles from Ellinger, TX) to FM 1890. (If you reach Business SH 71/Columbus Exit, you've gone too far.) Turn right on FM 1890 and proceed 3/4 of a mile. The Preserve entrance is on the left.

Colorado River
Thousand Trails

Address & Phone
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

IMPORTANT NOTE: No arrivals after 9PM during the winter season.

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.

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, Volleyball Court, Wi-Fi Access

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Points of Interest

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

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