Texas whitewater - Beaver Creek, Mason County

Mason county, Spring Branch Road to US 87 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     11 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Texas are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The nature scenery of Texas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. This stretch of Beaver Creek is 11 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. A bit of exercise and a chance
    to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. There's camping available near Beaver Creek. The Spring Branch Road to US 87 stretch is the only
paddling stretch along Beaver Creek. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
A typical amount of rainfall falls here at Beaver Creek; during the month of May you get the most rain around here, and December is the month with the least moisture.
Summer brings highs in the 90's to Beaver Creek with overnight lows in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 50's with temperatures at Beaver Creek dipping down into the 30's through winter nights.
 

Beaver Creek, Spring Branch Road to US 87 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 11 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.58083
Longitude: -99.09306

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.64444
Longitude: -99.09056

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Current weather conditions at Beaver Creek, Texas
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Local climate location: MASON 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express FREDERICKSBURG, Fredericksburg
24 miles away
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25 miles away
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Econo Lodge Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg
25 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Beaver Creek.
 Whitewater Near Beaver Creek:
Llano River, Mason Llano County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 17 miles long (US 87 to CR 103)
Hickory Creek River, Llano County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 10 miles long (County Road 109 to FM 152)
James River, Mason County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 18 miles long (FM 385 to FM 2389)
Sixmile Creek, Llano County , 23 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (FM 2323 to FM 152)
Crabapple Creek, Gillespie County , 24 miles away, Class IV+ - 8 miles long (Eckert Road to FM 965)
San Saba River, Mason McCulloch San Saba County , 26 miles away, Class II - 40 miles long (FM 1311 to FM 2732)
 Hotels Near Beaver Creek:
Holiday Inn Express FREDERICKSBURG, Fredericksburg , 24 miles away
Days Inn Suites Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg , 25 miles away
Econo Lodge Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg , 25 miles away
Quality Inn Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg , 25 miles away
Fredericksburg Inn and Suites, Fredericksburg , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Beaver Creek:
Llano River RV Park, Mason, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Beaver Creek:
Loop Trail, Llano County , 20 miles away
Echo Canyon Trail, Llano County , 20 miles away
Summit Trail, Llano County , 20 miles away

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