Texas whitewater - Crabapple Creek, Gillespie County
Gillespie
county,
Fm 965 to SH 16 crossing of Sandy Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 6 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The natural beauty of Texas and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. There are no other sections to paddle along Crabapple Creek than the Fm 965 to SH 16 crossing of Sandy Creek
section. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area:
Crabapple Creek generally gets much rain; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is May. High temperatures at Crabapple Creek all through the warm days of summer are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 70's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 80's, and night lows in the 70's for Crabapple Creek.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
II-III
Length:
6
miles
Paddler input for Crabapple Creek, Texas:
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
