THREE RIVERS

Population 2,033

Altitude 145

General

The town was first called Hamiltonburg. The name changed to cite the location near the confluence of Atascosa, Nueces, and Frio Rivers. Commercial center for farming and ranching, uranium mining, and oil refineries. The first glass factory in Texas was established here in 1913. During the hunting season, hunters take deer, quail and dove.

Attractions

• CHOKE CANYON STATE PARK - Opened in 1986, this park features fishing and boating on a 26,000 acre Choke Canyon Reservoir, an impoundment of the Frio River. Camping, rest rooms, and picnicking. The townsite of Old Calliham, within the park, provides campsites, screened shelters, 7 lane boat ramp, rock jetty, fishing pier, swimming area, fish cleaning stations, trails, and concession facilities. NO admission fee!
• TIPS STATE RECREATION PARK - A 21 acre park one mile west off Texas 72 on Frio River. Has camping, fishing and picnic areas.

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