Texas whitewater - Bear Creek, Williamson County

Williamson county, Cty Road 274 to North Fork San Gabriel River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     6 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Texas are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is the only paddling section along Bear Creek. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting
    or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The beautiful scenery of Williamson County and the cool fresh water beats anything. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
Bear Creek is a good location of normal precipitation; through the month of May you get the most rain around here, and January meanwhile is the driest month. At Bear Creek throughout the summer highs are in the 90's. Summer night lows dip down to the 60's. All through the winter highs are in the 50's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Bear Creek.
 

Bear Creek, Cty Road 274 to North Fork San Gabriel River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.73888
Longitude: -97.98223

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.73527
Longitude: -97.91584

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Current weather conditions at Bear Creek, Texas
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Local climate location: LAMPASAS 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek.
 Whitewater Near Bear Creek:
San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (CR 200 to US 183)
San Gabriel River - South Fork, Williamson County , 12 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Liberty Hill to Georgetown)
Rocky Creek, Burnet County , 13 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (US 183 to Oakalla)
Cow Creek, Burnet Travis County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (FM 1174 to FM 1431)
San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson County , 18 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (L. Georgetown to Georgetown)
Berry Creek, Williamson County , 19 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Shell Road to Weir)
San Gabriel River, Williamson County , 24 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Georgetown City Pk to Jonah)
Brushy Creek, Williamson County , 24 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (FM 620 to Forest Cr Golf Club Road)
Bull Creek, Travis County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Spicewood Sprgs Road to Bull Cr Road)
Barton Creek, Travis County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (SH 71 to Lost Creek)
 Hotels Near Bear Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cedar Park (Nw Austin), Tx, Cedar Park , 15 miles away
Best Western Cedar Inn, Cedar Park , 15 miles away
Comfort Inn Cedar Park, Cedar Park , 15 miles away
Comfort Suites Georgetown, Georgetown , 19 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Austin-Hwy 183 & Hwy 620 (Nw A, Austin , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bear Creek:
Rio Bonito Cabin Resort, Georgetown, 6 miles away
Rv River Hide-a-way, Bertram, 9 miles away
Big Oaks RV Park, Leander, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Bear Creek:
Good Water Trail, Williamson County , 15 miles away
Pace Bend Park Trail, Travis County , 17 miles away
Turkey Bend Trail, Travis County , 17 miles away
Muleshoe Bend Trail, Travis County , 18 miles away
Camp Creek Trail, Burnet County , 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Bear Creek

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