Corral RV Park

The Great Outdoors

Spring Creek runs just north of Houston, and you can enjoy this mighty river at the Spring Creek Park in Tomball. This is a great destination for those who want to spend time outside and get a sense of the local environment. Several nature trails weave through the pine forest. You can also cast your line into Spring Creek. After you’ve explored the area, challenge your friends to a game of basketball, volleyball, or softball on the maintained facilities. Or instead, let the kids run around the playground.Farther north of Houston is Sam Houston National Forest. Covering more than 160,000 acres of Texas wilderness, this expansive forest encapsulates the mystical world of East Texas. Those who want to enjoy a backpacking adventure can head out on the Lone Star Trail, stretching for over 100 miles through some of the most beautiful sections of the region. Enjoy the many day-hike trails that stretch across the forest. If you’d rather enjoy the lakes and waterways of East Texas, you can rent a canoe or kayak at Double Lake and see the beauty of the region from another vantage point. Or if you’d rather soak in the world around you, set up along the shores of one of the many lakes.Looking for a day trip destination near your Corral RV Park campsite? Consider Stephen F. Austin State Park near Sealy. History lovers will especially enjoy this park. Named after the “Father of Texas,” the site of the modern-day park was the landing ground of the “Old Three Hundred,” the first 300 Anglo-American families in Texas. Today, visitors can learn about this rich history, thanks to the landmark sites strewn about the landscape. Or instead, you can enjoy the trails along the banks of the historic Brazos River and enjoy some scenic vistas of the Lone Star State.

Explore the Area

Those who enjoy learning about local history should consider spending some time at the Tomball Museum Complex. The arrangement of historic buildings showcases the beginnings of settlement in the area in the 1800s. You can visit the Griffin House to see period domesticity, the Chapel that has been transported from a nearby town, a one-room schoolhouse, and several other buildings.You don’t need to travel all the way into downtown Houston to enjoy unique art museums. The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, conveniently located nearby the RV park, houses a variety of temporary exhibits with ever-changing galleries. The museum has a gallery dedicated solely to local Houston artists, displaying the creativity of the local community. The museum also hosts a variety of events and workshops where you can broaden your artistic skills.Those traveling with children may want to consider an outing to The Woodlands Children’s Museum. Let the kids play in the indoor playhouses, the miniature grocery store, and the interactive firehouse. Everyone can enjoy the hands-on water tables or the engineering rooms where kids can build foam castles, houses, and even cities. With so much opportunity for hands-on creativity, the kids are sure to play the day away.Given the proximity to Tomball, Texas, one of Houston’s premiere satellite cities, you will come across plenty of options for gas stations and grocery stores while camping at Corral RV Park. This prime location will give you everything you need to keep your journey going smoothly.One of Texas’s cuisine claims to fame is barbecue, and you will find a seemingly endless amount of smokehouses throughout Space City. Sample some authentic Texas barbecue, slow-smoked for hours and seasoned with a dry rub. And in The Lone Star State, beef is king, so order yourself a slab of brisket or a chopped brisket sandwich and indulge in a true taste of Texas.