Pictures from 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     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Barton Creek.   Whitewater Near Barton Creek: Barton Creek, TravisCounty, 1 miles away       Class III - 4 miles long (Loop 360 to Zilker Park) Colorado River, TravisCounty, 2 miles away       Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Tom Miller Dam) Shoal Creek, TravisCounty, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 2 miles long (W 34 St to W 12 St) Barton Creek, TravisCounty, 4 miles away       Class III - 5 miles long (Lost Creek to Loop 360) Colorado River, TravisCounty, 5 miles away       Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Longhorn Dam) Onion Creek, TravisCounty, 6 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Wm Cannon Dr E to R Moya Pk) Bull Creek, TravisCounty, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Spicewood Sprgs Road to Bull Cr Road) Barton Creek, TravisCounty, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (SH 71 to Lost Creek) Brushy Creek, WilliamsonCounty, 17 miles away       Class II+ - 6 miles long (FM 620 to Forest Cr Golf Club Road) Whitewater Outfitter - Steve's Toobs, HaysCounty, 24 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Marinas Near Barton Creek: Oyster's Landing Marina, Austin , 2 miles away Lake Austin Marina, Austin , 3 miles away West Lake Beach, Austin , 3 miles away Bluffs Landing Marina, Austin , 4 miles away Sandy Creek Yacht Club & Marina, Austin , 5 miles away   Hotels Near Barton Creek: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites AUSTIN-SUNSET VALLEY, Sunset Valley , 2 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Austin Southwest at Mopac, Austin , 2 miles away Hotel San Jose, Austin , 3 miles away Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin , 3 miles away Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin , 3 miles away   Campgrounds 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 , 2 miles away Lake Trail, Travis , 4 miles away Ridge Trail, Travis , 4 miles away Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail, Travis , 5 miles away Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park Trail, Travis , 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Barton Creek: McKinney Falls State Park, Texas , 5 miles away Lockhart State Park, Texas , 24 miles away Pedernales Falls State Park, Texas , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Barton Creek: Golf Club, Austin , 1 miles away Golf Links, Austin , 1 miles away Austin Golf Courses, Austin , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Barton Creek Lake Austin, Travis , 2 miles away Elm Waterhole, Travis , 7 miles away Lake Travis, Travis , 12 miles away