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
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The nature scenery of Mason County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. The campgrounds here at Beaver Creek are pretty good. Since you're on this site you are probably
    into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. The Spring Branch Road to US 87 stretch of Beaver Creek is 11 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but
if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Beaver Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Spring Branch Road to US 87 section is the only one.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime, highs commonly are in the 90's at Beaver Creek. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Beaver Creek temperatures
 
descend to the 30's.
A typical amount of rain falls here at Beaver Creek; through May this area sees the most rain; December is the month with the least moisture.

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, Tx, Fredericksburg
24 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Fredericksburg Hotel is centrally located in the heart of the Texas Country, one mile from beautiful Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, blending German heritage with Texas hospi...

Fredericksburg Days Inn Suites, Fredericksburg
25 miles away
The Days Inn Fredericksburg is a quaint, All-Suites Inn located in beautiful Fredericksburg, Texas in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The property is beautifully landscaped with evergreens, seaso...

Quality Inn Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg
25 miles away
The Quality Inn hotel is ideally located in the heart of the Hill Country and is convenient to area attractions. This Fredericksburg hotel is just minutes from the Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Pari-M...



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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, Tx, Fredericksburg , 24 miles away
Fredericksburg Days Inn Suites, Fredericksburg , 25 miles away
Quality Inn Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg , 25 miles away
Fredericksburg Inn And Suites, Fredericksburg , 26 miles away
Econo Lodge Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg , 26 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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