Texas whitewater - Childress Creek, Bosque McLennan County

Bosque McLennan county, Cayote to FM 2490 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     17 miles
  The nature scenery of Texas and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Waco, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Cayote to FM 2490 section of Childress Creek in Texas is 17 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Childress Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Cayote to FM 2490 stretch is the only one. The average
    Texas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations
in advance you're all set. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of precipitation that falls at Childress Creek is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is frequently May, that's the one that rains the most, and December meanwhile is the driest month. Through the summer months highs here at Childress Creek reach the 90's, and throughout the
 
night it cools down to the 70's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Childress Creek are in the 30's.

Childress Creek, Cayote to FM 2490 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 17 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 31.78083
Longitude: -97.46862

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 31.70249
Longitude: -97.30279

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Current weather conditions at Childress Creek, Texas
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Local climate location: WHITNEY DAM 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Velkommen, Clifton
14 miles away
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Super 8 Waco/Mall area TX, Waco
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Childress Creek.
 Whitewater Near Childress Creek:
Hog Creek, McLennan County , 10 miles away, Class II - 13 miles long (Patton Church to Speegleville Road)
Middle Bosque River, McLennan County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Crawford to FM 3047)
Tonkawa Creek, McLennan County , 12 miles away, Class III - 0.1 miles long (Tonkawa Falls)
Meridian Creek, Bosque County , 19 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6)
Steele Creek, Bosque County , 19 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Morgan to FM 56)
Nolan River, Hill County , 24 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (SH 174 to Adair Spring Park)
 Hotels Near Childress Creek:
Best Western Velkommen, Clifton , 14 miles away
Travelodge Waco, Waco , 19 miles away
Super 8 Waco/Mall area TX, Waco , 19 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Waco/Woodway, Woodway , 19 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Woodway (Waco), Tx, Woodway , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Childress Creek:
The Safari RV Resort and Campground, Clifton, 9 miles away
Brazos River RV Park, Waco, 9 miles away
Towkaw Falls RV Park, Crawford, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Childress Creek:
Lake Whitney State Park Hiking Trail, Hill County , 11 miles away
Cameron Park Hike and Bike Trail, McLennan County , 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Childress Creek

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