Timber Ridge RV Village

The Great Outdoors

Campsites at the Timber Ridge RV Village are just a short drive from Burroughs Park, a 320-acre recreational area to the northeast of Tomball. Aside from soccer and softball fields, there’s also a well-stocked fishing lake and more than eight miles of hiking trails that wind through the park’s dense woodlands. You can settle in for a picnic at the barbecue pavilion or take advantage of the wheelchair-accessible playground, then enjoy a stroll on the elevated boardwalk to the park’s observation deck.A 25-minute drive northeast of the Timber Ridge RV Village is the W.G. Jones State Forest, which was purchased by the state of Texas almost a century ago. Over the years, its 1,722 acres have been replanted with native pines, which have gradually matured and now provide a home for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. A highlight of the forest is the Sweetleaf Nature Trail, which visits a champion sweetleaf tree and a swinging bridge that traverses the park’s meandering creek. Fishing is permitted in the state forest’s two ponds, while several trails are accessible to bikers and horseback riders.Also nearby is the Spring Creek Greenway, which encompasses 40 miles of waterfront green space on the northern outskirts of Houston. Begin your visit at the Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center to learn about the natural history of the region and get up close to some of the wildlife encountered in the area. Several hiking and biking trails depart from the center, and there’s also a children’s playground and a fishing pond on the grounds. Alternatively, you can explore the Spring Creek by canoe or kayak to get a different perspective on the greenway’s white sandy beaches and lush forests.

Exploring the City

Camping at the Timber Ridge RV Village is just ten minutes' drive from Tomball, where you’ll find several supermarkets for stocking up on groceries. There are also gas stations in the immediate vicinity where you can fill up your RV rental and a good choice of eateries that include a taqueria and an ice creamery just down the street from the RV campground.While you’re in Tomball, don’t miss a visit to the train depot, where a variety of train-related memorabilia, art, and antiques are displayed. It also features a model railroad and hosts the annual Tomball German Heritage Festival and the Tomball Texas Music Festival. If you’re interested in the local history, head to the Tomball Museum Center, which manages several beautifully restored homes once occupied by some of the town’s earliest residents. Admire the Griffin Memorial House that was built by lumberman Eugene Pillot in 1860 and learn about the life of early settlers at the 1895 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.A 25-minute drive west of the Timber Ridge RV Village is the city of Magnolia, which was originally settled in the 1840s. It’s famous for hosting the annual Texas Renaissance Festival that takes place over seven weekends in October and November. Coincide your visit with the Sweet Magnolia Pickins farmers’ market where you can pick up locally produced meats, vegetables, cheeses, olive oils, and artisan crafts. You can delve into the local history at the Magnolia Depot Plaza or browse the antique stores that cluster in the city, then stretch your legs on the walking trails that wind through Unity Park.The Timber Ridge RV Village can also be used as a base for visiting Houston, which is home to outstanding museums and the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center - NASA's main base for human spaceflight. Join a guided tram tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at this state-of-the-art center, including the Mission Control Room, where NASA led the Gemini and Apollo missions. Also not to miss is the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Its exhibits cover the worlds of ecology, paleontology, and astronomy. Art enthusiasts shouldn’t miss a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts, with its staggering collection spanning more than 6,000 years of history.Whether you want to explore the recreational trails of southeast Texas or discover the rich history of Tomball and Magnolia, book an RV rental in Montgomery County and start planning your next vacation.