Below you will find Pages over each county in the Brazos Valley, including a list of local landmarks, must-see sights, and so much more! This guide is maintained by local geocachers in the Brazos Valley who love sharing the outdoors, community events, and hidden gems across our area!
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The heart of the Brazos Valley and home to Bryan and College Station, Brazos County blends college-town energy with small-town charm. You’ll find caches on the Texas A&M University campus, historic streets in downtown Bryan, and quiet country roads near Kurten, Wellborn, and Millican.
Don’t miss Lick Creek Park, Lake Bryan, or the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library — all rich with multi-cache and puzzle opportunities.
Just west of Bryan–College Station, Burleson County features wide-open farmland, Czech heritage towns, and one of the most cache-dense areas in Central Texas: Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway.
Explore Caldwell’s Kolache Festival, country roads through Snook and Deanville, and lakeside hides near Somerville. It’s a perfect mix of history, community, and nature.
South of Brazos County, Grimes County is a gateway to piney woods, historic towns, and scenic drives. Start in Anderson, the quiet county seat, then loop through Navasota, Plantersville, and Todd Mission — home of the Texas Renaissance Festival.
Caches here range from forested trails to rural church micros and puzzle hides celebrating the county’s music and stagecoach heritage.
North of Madison County and part of the greater Brazos Valley area, Leon County offers lake recreation and wooded trails.
The county seat, Centerville, is centrally located on I-45, while Normangee, Buffalo, and Marquez provide great small-town caching with a mix of highway rest-area hides and quiet forest loops.
Fort Boggy State Park, just south of Centerville, is a local favorite for multi-caches and family hiking.
East of Bryan along Interstate 45, Madison County mixes prairie, pine, and travel-friendly caches. The county seat, Madisonville, celebrates the Texas Mushroom Festival each fall and boasts excellent park hides around Lake Madison.
Small towns like Midway, Normangee, and North Zulch offer quiet drives and easy access caches, making this a great rest-stop county for road trippers and weekend explorers alike.
North of Madison County and part of the greater Brazos Valley area, Robertson County blends farmland charm with rich railroad history.
The county seat, Franklin, anchors a network of small towns including Hearne, Calvert, and Bremond — each offering unique caches from historic downtowns to quiet cemetery hides.
From the Victorian architecture of Calvert to the rail heritage of Hearne, Robertson County is full of off-the-beaten-path finds that combine Texas history with peaceful geocaching adventures.
The “Birthplace of Texas,” Washington County is steeped in early statehood history and offers stunning countryside caching. Explore Brenham’s downtown art and bluebonnets, Chappell Hill’s rolling hills, and the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed.
Expect a mix of historical multis, scenic overlook caches, and relaxing rural drives connecting Burton, Independence, and Gay Hill.
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Together, these counties form the Brazos Valley region—an area that blends vibrant university energy, historical towns, rural landscapes, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm.
Whether you’re staying in the Bryan-College Station area and venturing outward, or making a loop through the countryside and small towns, the region offers something for every kind of traveler.
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