Texas whitewater - Colorado River, Travis County Travis county, Austin Below Tom Miller Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     0.1 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Texas you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The starting point is not too far from Austin-Round Rock, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of Texas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section is very short so it's not like you're gonna spend     hours on the river in one stretch. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Austin Below Tom Miller Dam section is one of them. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The Austin Below Tom Miller Dam stretch of Colorado River in Texas is 0.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: The annual rainfall here at Colorado   River is about average; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and December on the other hand is the driest. All through the days of summer at Colorado River temperatures are generally in the 90's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 70's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's with temperatures at Colorado River dipping down into the 30's during winter nights. On a fine day at Colorado River you can take a hike along the Bee Creek Trail, and don't leave Colorado River without first paying a visit to Deep Eddy Spring. There is a delightful hiking trail right next door to Colorado River called the Lake Trail, and a tour to Power House Spring will fill your spirit with great feelings. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Colorado River, Austin Below Tom Miller Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 0.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 30.28222 Longitude: -97.78306 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 30.28111 Longitude: -97.78222 Paddler input for Colorado River, Texas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Colorado River, Texas Local climate location: AUSTIN WSO AP 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Mansion at Judges Hill, Austin 3 miles away Built back in 1900, the Goodall Wooten House is now home to Austin's premier luxury boutique hotel and restaurant. An architectural treasure in downtown Austin, Mansion at Judgesƒ?? Hill is where luxu... Mansion At Judges Hill, Austin 3 miles away Uncompromised comfort coupled with legendary Texas hospitality makes for a beyond boutique experience at the Mansion at Judges' Hill. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Colorado River.   Whitewater Near Colorado River: Barton Creek, Travis County , 2 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Loop 360 to Zilker Park) Shoal Creek, Travis County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (W 34 St to W 12 St) Barton Creek, Travis County , 3 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Lost Creek to Loop 360) Colorado River, Travis County , 5 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Longhorn Dam) Bull Creek, Travis County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Spicewood Sprgs Road to Bull Cr Road) Barton Creek, Travis County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (SH 71 to Lost Creek) Onion Creek, Travis County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Wm Cannon Dr E to R Moya Pk) Brushy Creek, Williamson County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (FM 620 to Forest Cr Golf Club Road) San Gabriel River - South Fork, Williamson County , 22 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Liberty Hill to Georgetown) San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson County , 23 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (L. Georgetown to Georgetown)   Hotels Near Colorado River: Mansion at Judges Hill, Austin , 3 miles away Mansion At Judges Hill, Austin , 3 miles away Doubletree Guest Suites Austin, Austin , 3 miles away Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin , 3 miles away Embassy Suites Austin Downtown, Austin , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Colorado River: Pecan Grove RV Park, Austin, 2 miles away Oaks Rv Park, Austin, 3 miles away Austin Lonestar RV Resort, Austin, 6 miles away   Trails Near Colorado River: Bee Creek Trail, Travis County , 1 miles away Lake Trail, Travis County , 2 miles away Ridge Trail, Travis County , 2 miles away Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail, Travis County , 5 miles away Northwest District Park Trail, Travis County , 5 miles away   Golf Courses Near Colorado River: Golf Links, Austin , 2 miles away Pitch & Putt Golf Course, Austin , 3 miles away Riverside Golf Course, Austin , 6 miles away