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Thorndale is a small city located between the Texas state capital of Austin in the west and the smaller city of Bryan in the east. The city was founded around 1878 but was moved three miles east to the present site in 1880.

The city was featured in the 2002 movie The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid and Rachel Smith and was called Big Lake, Texas in the film. Many of the town’s residents appeared as extras and the downtown main street and baseball stadium where used as locations.

The area around Thorndale is mainly rolling hills and flat farmland, making it a perfect location for exploring when you book an RV in Milam County.

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The Great Outdoors

Just a short drive north of Austin in your RV rental is where you will find the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. This area was specifically protected in 1992 to provide a habitat for two endangered songbirds, the golden-cheeked warbler, and the black-capped vireo. Below the refuge lies a maze of caves and natural springs supporting a diverse range of spiders and insects. The refuge contains over eight miles of hiking routes for you to explore the habitat, and many special events are arranged during the year such as guided walks, workshops and festivals.

For water sports, head southeast in your RV rental from Thorndale and discover Lake Somerville State Park. The man-made reservoir has been stocked with bass, catfish, and crappie to encourage recreational fishing, and boating is also popular on the lake. The 13-mile Lake Somerville Trailway joins the two parts of the park together, and it’s described as challenging, but there are several other shorter marked routes to follow. Remember to keep your eyes open for the wonderful wildlife in the park, including bobcat, coyote, deer, and fox, to name just a few.

Belton Lake is a short drive away in your luxury motorhome rental from Thorndale and is another man-made reservoir covering over 12,000 acres. It’s great for fishing, being well-stocked with bass, catfish, and sunfish and among others. Boating is very popular on the lake with two marinas providing slipways and boat rentals. Wildlife watching is encouraged, plus there are camping and picnicking facilities.

RV Parks

Close to Georgetown and offering 83 full hookup sites, the Retreat at 971 RV Park could be the perfect first stop when you rent a motorhome in Thorndale. With great facilities including a large swimming pool, modern washrooms, a store and a social room for events, this might be the ideal base for exploring this part of Texas. If you take your four-legged friend on vacation with you, there is a dog park and plenty of space for walkies!

Located on the bank of the San Gabriel River, the Gabriel River RV Park is beautifully laid out, with shaded sites among the abundant pecan trees. You’ll find plenty of space with 100 fully serviced level sites, with up to 50 amp electrical connections. For a relaxed and peaceful vacation, this site good be just the spot.

Exploring the City

As a small town, Thorndale offers a limited range of services, but you will find a gas station, a couple of stores and some small restaurants. Nearby Taylor is a much larger city with a bigger range of facilities and less than 15 miles away.

Also in Taylor is the Moody Museum, named after Texas Governor Dan Moody. During his term as the District Attorney for Travis and Williamson Counties, he was the first person to successfully prosecute members of the infamous Ku Klux Klan and had four Klansmen sent to prison in 1924. He is credited with having turned Texas from the most pro-Klan state to the most anti-Klan state in under 12 months. The museum depicts his life and the campaign trail that got him elected governor in a landslide victory in 1926, beating the incumbent governor by 126,000 votes.

Less then ten miles north of Thorndale is the Apache Pass Amphitheater and Festival Grounds. The site holds regular and annual festivals including Flight Fest TX, a remote-controlled aircraft festival in November and the Apache Pass Trade Days in October. The park has facilities for RVs, making it a great spot for your Thorndale camper rental, plus you’ll find a steakhouse restaurant to save you the trouble of cooking!

Definitely worth a visit while in this area of Texas is Georgetown, noted for its three historic neighborhoods, Williamson County Courthouse District, Belford National District, and The University Avenue/Elm Street District. All three areas have been lovingly restored to reclaim the Victorian buildings that had fallen into disrepair in the 1970s. Along with the architecture, explore museums and art centers. Spend a few hours or the day, and make it a wonderful family outing.

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