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LOCAL information

Click on the tabs below to view resources for local area attractions, restaurants, catering, offsite hotels, pet boarding,  medical care, and gas station options during your stay at Camp Allen.  Please note these lists are merely for guest reference; they are not inclusive, comprehensive, or Camp Allen endorsed businesses.

Camp Allen is located on the Grimes/ Waller County Line. It is approximately a 20 minute drive to the towns of Magnolia, Waller, Hempstead, and Navasota. The drive times to College Station, Brenham, Tomball, Montgomery, and Cypress are approximately 40 minutes.  The Woodlands, IAH, Memorial, and Katy can be reached in approximately one hour (without traffic).
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  • shopping

    Brenham Main Street District 
    Downtown buildings reflect the town’s early history and charm, and feature over 40 shops and restaurants.
    Website 
    Main Street, Brenham, Texas 
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    Historic Navasota
    Enjoy a variety of antique shops, cafes, and gift boutiques.
    Website
    Washington Ave, Navasota, Texas 

    Century Square

    Shop, dine, and connect at the Brazos Valley's premiere community destination.
    Website
    University Dr, College Station, Texas

    Houston Premium Outlets
    Houston's largest outlet featuring 145 designer stores.
    Website

    US 290 NW, Cypress, Texas

    Martha’s Bloomers
    This home and garden store offers a floral shop, pottery house, gourmet shop, green house, gardens, home goods, and a lovely tea room.
    936-825-7400  |  Website
    8101 Highway 6, Navasota, Texas 77868 
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    ​museums & tours

    ​Blue Bell Creameries
    View how to make ice cream from our observation deck and get a dip of your favorite ice cream flavor.
    979-836-7977  |  Website​

    1101 South Blue Bell Rd, Brenham, Texas 77833

    Brazos Valley Children’s Museum
    Spend some time at this hands-on, interactive and educational museum.
    979-779-5437  |  Website

    4001 E 29th St #80, Bryan, Texas 77802

    Chappell Hill Lavender Farm
    The lush farm and gift shop are open to the public on weekends from March through the end of November. Visitors may shop for a variety of handmade lavender products and cut fresh lavender during the cutting season. 
    979-251-8114  |  Website
    2250 Dillard Rd, Washington, Texas 77880 

    The George Bush Presidential Library
    Discover the unique influences and challenges which shaped George Herbert Walker Bush’s life and presidency through artifacts, films, photographs, documents, music and interactive video that creates a museum experience that is both educational and entertaining.
    979-862-2251  |  Website 

    1002 George Bush Dr. West College Station, Texas 77845 

    Washington on the Brazos
    The site is comprised of three main attractions Independence Hall, Barrington Living History Farm, administered by Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the Star of the Republic Museum.
    936-878-2214  |  Website

    23400 Park Road 12, Washington, Texas 77880 

    entertainment

    ​BeeWeaver Apiaries
    BeeWeaver offers a unique trip into a bee hive. From the comfort of a shaded observation area see a beekeeper work a hive of bees, learn some basic beekeeping, and do a honey tasting.
    512-535-2219  |  Website 
    16481 County Rd 319, Navasota 77868 

    Blue Bell Aquatic Center
    This facility features an indoor and outdoor pool and slides. Indoor pool and therapy pool open year-round.
    979-337-7250  |  Website
    1800 E. Tom Green, Brenham 77883

    Grand Station Entertainment
    This facility offers mini golf, laser tag, an arcade, bumper cars, and a bowling alley.
    979-696-1100  |  Website

    2400 Earl Rudder Fwy, College Station, Texas 77840  

    Horseshoe Junction
    Enjoy go karts, miniature golf, arcade, laser tag, the slingshot jumper, and the rock wall all in one great place.
    979-251-8701  |  Website

    2080 Highway 290 West, Brenham, Texas 77834-0850  

    Legendary Oaks Golf Course
    Beautiful, plush fairways, great rolling greens, a very challenging design, four yardages for all players.
     979-826-4001  |  Website
    43279 Urban Rd, Hempstead, Texas 77445

    Navasota Theatre Alliance
    This Navasota community theatre offers quarterly plays and is a great place to bring the family.
    936-825-3195  |  Website 

    104 W Washington Ave, Navasota, Texas 77868 

    Cinemark Hollywood USA
    Website
    1401 Earl Rudder Freeway, College Station, Texas 77845 

    Show Boat Drive In
    281-351-5224  |  Website
    22422 FM 2920, Hockley, Texas 77447

    Pecan Lakes Golf Club
    Rated by “Texas Golfer” as one of the Top Five Best Kept Secrets in the entire state, Pecan Lakes features an 18-hole, par-72 daily fee golf course.
    936-870-3889  |  Website
    2001 Fairway Drive, Navasota, Texas 77868

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    wineries

    Threshold
    Just ten minutes from Camp Allen, this winery is open each weekend and often features live music and food trucks.
    936-894-9829  |  Website
    14615 County Road 318, Navasota, Texas

    WildFlyer Mead Company
    Enjoy a handcrafted mead flight on the parch overlooking Beeweavers Apiaries.
    936-213-0450  |  Website
    16481 County Rd 319 Navasota, Texas

    Bernhardt
    This local winery features live music series in addition to tastings and tours.
    936-894-9829  |  Website
    9043 County Road 204, Plantersville, Texas

    Messina Hof
    This established vineyard offers tours, tastings, and gift shop. You can also enjoy fine dining at the Vintage House Restaurant.
    979-778-9463  |  Website
    4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan, Texas 77808 

    Texas Star
    Texas Star Winery was created near the birthplace of the Texas flag, and moved to the birthplace of Texas itself. Our winery in Washington County continues the tradition of exceptional handmade wines. Come and enjoy our wines at our tasting room in Chappell Hill.
    979-251-7282  |  Website 
    10587 Old Chappell Hill Rd, Chappell Hill, Texas 77426
  • restaurants

    The Western Steakhouse and Dancehall
    Steakhouse (Navasota, 13 miles)
    936-825-9070
    9524 N. Hwy. 6 South, Navasota, TX 77868

    2920 Roadhouse and Grill 
    Steakhouse (Tomball, 17 miles)
    281-909-4199
    21835 FM 2920, Hockley, TX 77447

    Dario's Steakhouse and Seafood
    Fine Dining (Cypress, 31 miles)
    281-304-1825
    14315 Cypress Rosehill Rd. #162, Cypress, TX 77429

    Christopher's World Grille
    Fine Dining (College Station, 35 miles)
    979-776-2181
    5001 Boonville Rd., Bryan, TX 77802

    The Republic Steakhouse
    Upscale Steakhouse (College Station, 35 miles)
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    979-260-4120
    701 University Dr. East, College Station, TX 77840

    Rail and Rye
    Bistro (Navasota, 15 miles)
    936-227-4400  |  Website
    101 Railroad St, Navasota, Texas 77868
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    Rancho Grande Bar and Grill
    Mexican (Magnolia, 12 miles)
    281-356-1700
    18914 FM 1488 Rd., Magnolia, TX 77355
    Los Cabos Mexican Grill
    Mexican (13 miles)
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    936-727-5123
    8731 Hwy. 6 Loop, Navasota, TX 77868

    Alicia's Mexican Grill
    Mexican (Cypress, 24 miles)
    281-304-1833
    26326 Northwest Fwy., Cypress, TX 77429

    Joe's Italian Grill (2 locations)
    Italian (Hempstead and Navasota)
    979-826-0218 - Hempstead
    936-727-5086 - Navasota
    260 Cottonwood St., Hempstead, TX 77445
    1010 S Lasalle St, Navasota, TX 77868
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    Marvino's Italian Steakhouse
    Italian  (Cypress, 26 miles)
    832-220-7200
    24002 Northwest Fwy., Cypress, TX 77429

    P.F. Chang's
    Chinese (Tomball, 31 miles)
    281-571-4050
    18250 Tomball Pkwy, Houston, TX 77070

    Red Board Tavern & Table
    Fine Dining (Navasota, 15 miles)
    936-727-2537 |  Website 
    117 S. Railroad, Navasota, TX 77868

    4141
    Coffeehouse (Navasota, 15 miles)
    936-825-3161  |  Website

    215 S. LaSalle, Navasota, TX 77868








  • CATERING

    LaCasita Mexican Restaurant*
    936-870-3040  |  Website
    ​9416 N Hwy 6 Loop, Navasota, Texas 77868
     
    Grill Sergeant Hot Dogs*
    979-777-8740
    200 N LaSalle, Navasota, Texas 77868

    Mallet Brothers BBQ*
    936-825-9440  |  Website
    9339 N Hwy 6 Loop, Navasota, Texas 77868

    Subway
    936-870-3667  |  Website
    1695 E Washington, Navasota, Texas 77868

    Rail and Rye*
    936-227-4400  |  Website
    101 Railroad St, Navasota, Texas 77868
     
    Circle 4 Bar-B-Q
    936-825-6173  
    1526 N Lasalle, Navasota, Texas 77868

    Chipotle, Cypress
    281-758-4828  |  Website
    28920 US-290 H05, Cypress, TX 77433
    The Western Steakhouse
    936-825-9070  |  Website
    9524 N Hwy 6 Loop, Navasota, Texas 77868

    YaYa’s Floral and Specialty Shop*
    936-825-4104  |  Website
    1600 E Washington Ave, Navasota, Texas 77868

    Best Friends Catering
    281-221-8415
    32195 Strathmore Road, Waller, Texas 77484

    Waller County Catering
    832-586-5349 |  Email
    1649 Shepherd St, Hempstead, Texas 77445

    Brenham Catering Company
    979-421-6249
    100 Westwood Lane, Brenham, Texas 77833

    Simply D’Lish
    281-881-0194  |  Website
    2821 US Hwy 290 W, Brenham, Texas 77833

    Chick Fil A, South College Station*
    979-690-8822  |  Website
    4431 State Highway 6 S, College Station, Texas 77845

    *Denotes possible delivery.
  • offsite hotels

    Best Western, Navasota
     Located approximately 15 miles from Camp Allen.
    936-870-4100  |  Website
    8965 Texas Hwy. 6, Navasota, Texas 77868

    Comfort Inn & Suites, Navasota
    Located approximately 15 miles from Camp Allen.
    936-825-9464  |  Website
    9345 State Hwy 6 Loop, South, Navasota, Texas 77868
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    Holiday Inn Express, Waller
    Located approximately 15 miles from Camp Allen.
    936-372-3700  |  Website
    31380 FM 2920 Waller, Texas 77484

    La Quinta, George Bush Intercontinental Airport 
    Located approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Camp Allen. They run airport shuttles from 5:30am to 11:00 pm at night to/from the airport to their hotel. Mention Camp Allen to receive a discount rate. 
    281-219-2000  |  Website
    15510 JFK Blvd Houston, Texas 77032
  • PET BOARDING

    Kickapoo Ranch Pet Resort   
    936-931-9480  |  Website

    23230 Kickapoo Road, Waller, TX 77484

    Rosehill Pet Resort   
    281-758-0913  |  Website

    16303 Mueschke Rd, Cypress, TX 77433

    South Central Veterinary Services
    936-681-9394  |  Website

    1605 N Lasalle St, Navasota, TX 77868

    Rainbow Dog Boarding
    281-686-0803  |  Website

    12416 CR 201
    Plantersville, TX 77363

    Dogtopia of the Woodlands West 
    832-862-6882  |  Website

    6622 Durango Creek Dr, Magnolia, TX 77354



  • medical care

    CHI St Joseph Health Grimes Hospital
    Emergency Room
                                                   
    936-825-6585
    210 S. Judson, Navasota, TX 77868 

    Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
    Emergency Room
    979-207-0100
    700 Scott & White Dr, College Station, TX 77845

    Medella Urgent Care                                                 
    Clinic
    346-808-3670
    18535 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354
    CVS
    Pharmacy
    936-372-9141

    31013 Farm to Market 2920, Waller TX 77484

    Walgreens
    Pharmacy
    281-259-8387
    18850 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77355

    Walmart
    Pharmacy
    936-825-2185 
    1712 E. Washington Ave, Navasota, TX 77868



  • gas stations

    Whitehall Grocery
    This is the closest gas station to Camp Allen (4.5 miles).
    ​Please note this is a rural gas station and closes at 7:30 PM.

    936-825-2236
    FM 2988 (at FM 362) , Navasota, Texas 77868 

    Valero
    936-372-3337
    FM 1488 (at Fields Store Road), Waller, Texas 77484

    Shell
    936-825-0397
    17694 Hwy 6 (at FM 2), Navasota, Texas 77868

CAMP ALLEN

18800 FM 362
NAVASOTA, TEXAS 77868
TEL: 936-825-7175

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