Texas whitewater - Barton Creek, Travis County Travis county, Loop 360 to Zilker Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     4 miles   If you're coming from Austin-Round Rock it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of Travis County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. This section of Barton Creek is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers.     No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The average Texas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. There's camping available near Barton Creek. Briefly about the general area: Barton Creek gets a normal amount of precipitation; through the month of May you get the most rain around here; January is when it's the driest. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. A visit to Barton Springs will fill your soul with nice feelings, and if you're here you can take a hike along the   Lake Trail. At Barton Creek through the months of summer highs are in the 90's, and during the night it cools down to the 70's. For the period of the winter highs are typically in the 50's, and night lows through the winter for Barton Creek tend to be in the 30's. Don't leave Barton Creek without first paying a visit to Upper Barton Spring; you can have a great hiking adventure along the Bee Creek Trail. Barton Creek, Loop 360 to Zilker Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 17 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 30.245 Longitude: -97.80301 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 30.2642 Longitude: -97.77 Paddler input for Barton Creek, Texas: Barton Creek is a favorite among Austin locals whether it is flowing high or low because it is a great getaway right in the heart of Austin. This technical creek drains the northern side of Hwy 290, and ends in downtown Austin, but you would never know it while you are down in the creek. It has all of the charms of the Hill Country conveniently located close to work, school, and home for Austinites, and people travel from all over the state to catch this creek flowing. It has some quality playspots whether you are a paddler or just a swimmer. - Ben Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Barton Creek, Texas Local climate location: AUSTIN WSO AP 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. La Quinta Inn And Suites Mopac Southwest, Austin 2 miles away Located just minutes from bustling downtown Austin at the edge of the beautiful and historic 'Texas Hill Country,' the La Quinta Inn & Suites Austin Southwest offers breathtaking western views, and ea... Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin 3 miles away Discover the perfect balance between the city beat and resort calm at Hyatt Regency Austin. Set on the shore of Lady Bird Lake, the ideal location of our Four Diamond downtown Austin hotel lets you ex... Embassy Suites Hotel Austin-Downtown/Town Lake, Austin 3 miles away Located in the stunning heart of Austin, Texas, the Embassy Suites Austin - Downtown/Town Lake hotel offers guests convenient access to many of the city's most exquisite offerings. Our full-service, ...   All Texas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Texas. Books about whitewater paddling on Barton Creek, Texas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Barton Creek, Texas. Find a whitewater outfitter in Texas Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Austin-Round Rock, Texas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Austin-Round Rock, Texas, the metro area neareast to Barton Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Barton Creek.   Whitewater Near Barton Creek: Colorado River, Travis County , 2 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Tom Miller Dam) Barton Creek, Travis County , 3 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Lost Creek to Loop 360) Shoal Creek, Travis County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (W 34 St to W 12 St) Colorado River, Travis County , 5 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Longhorn Dam) Barton Creek, Travis County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (SH 71 to Lost Creek) Onion Creek, Travis County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Wm Cannon Dr E to R Moya Pk) Bull Creek, Travis County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Spicewood Sprgs Road to Bull Cr Road) Brushy Creek, Williamson County , 18 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (FM 620 to Forest Cr Golf Club Road) Blanco River, Hays County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Wimberley to Kyle) San Gabriel River - South Fork, Williamson County , 23 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Liberty Hill to Georgetown)   Hotels Near Barton Creek: La Quinta Inn And Suites Mopac Southwest, Austin , 2 miles away Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin , 3 miles away Embassy Suites Hotel Austin-Downtown/Town Lake, Austin , 3 miles away Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin, Austin , 3 miles away Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown, Tx, Austin , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Barton Creek: Pecan Grove RV Park, Austin, 2 miles away Oaks Rv Park, Austin, 2 miles away Austin Lonestar RV Resort, Austin, 4 miles away   Trails Near Barton Creek: Bee Creek Trail, Travis County , 2 miles away Lake Trail, Travis County , 4 miles away Ridge Trail, Travis County , 4 miles away Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail, Travis County , 5 miles away Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park Trail, Travis County , 5 miles away   Golf Courses Near Barton Creek: Golf Links, Austin , 1 miles away Pitch & Putt Golf Course, Austin , 3 miles away Clay Jimmy Golf Course, Austin , 5 miles away