Texas whitewater - Alamito Creek, Presidio County

Presidio county, Casa Piedra to FM 170 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     23 miles
  The natural beauty of Presidio County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This section of Alamito Creek is 23 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one,
    but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. You can enjoy this section more if you take
your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. There are no other stretches to paddle along Alamito Creek than the Casa Piedra to FM 170 stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
Have a fine hiking adventure along the Fort Leaton State Historic Site Nature Trail. Alamito Creek is commonly a reasonably waterless place; September is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is March.
All through the months of summer
 
at Alamito Creek temperatures are frequently in the 100's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 70's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 60's with temperatures at Alamito Creek dipping down into the 30's all through winter nights.

Alamito Creek, Casa Piedra to FM 170 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 23 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.73527
Longitude: -104.05445

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.53305
Longitude: -104.28917

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Local climate location: PRESIDIO 18 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Alamito Creek.
 Whitewater Near Alamito Creek:
Rio Grande, Presidio County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Redford to Colorado Canyon)
Rio Grande, Presidio County , 27 miles away, Class II+ - 21 miles long (Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas)
 Camp Grounds Near Alamito Creek:
Downtown Trailer Park, Presidio, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Alamito Creek:
Fort Leaton State Historic Site Nature Trail, Presidio County , 12 miles away
Rancherias Canyon Trail, Presidio County , 19 miles away

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