Texas whitewater - Hondo Creek, Medina County Medina county, 2nd FM 462 crossing to Kings Water Hole section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     12 miles   Hondo Creek from the 2nd FM 462 crossing south has no running water except during flash floods.  Water flows mainly underground.  There is some running water much farther north, but very little. Forgot to mention the numrous fences that cross the creek.  Says The 2nd FM 462 crossing to Kings Water Hole stretch of Hondo Creek in Texas is 12 miles long and it is classified as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Texas are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that many     of the sections here are safe for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is the only paddling stretch along Hondo Creek. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other places for that. The scenic beauty of Medina County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: Summer at Hondo Creek comes with high temperatures in the 90's. Throughout the   moonlight hours it's mostly in the 70's. For the duration of the winter highs are ordinarily in the 60's, and overnight lows in the 30's for Hondo Creek. Hondo Creek gets a typical amount of yearly rain; May is the wettest month with most rain, and December on the other hand is the driest. Hondo Creek, 2nd FM 462 crossing to Kings Water Hole road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 12 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 29.54388 Longitude: -99.23778 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 29.38027 Longitude: -99.13362 Paddler input for Hondo Creek, Texas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hondo Creek, Texas Local climate location: HONDO WSMO AP 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americas Best Value Inn, Hondo 8 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Hondo is an exterior corridor hotel with drive up to the door convenience. We serve a daily fresh free continental breakfast. All guest rooms feature wireless Internet access, ... Best Western Hondo Inn, Hondo 8 miles away The Best Western Hondo Inn is a beautiful three story interior corridor hotel, and is the newest hotel around a 20 mile radius. Our hotel has an outdoor pool, fitness center, meeting room, and provide... Villas at Flying L Guest Ranch, Bandera 17 miles away The Villas at Flying L Guest Ranch is found in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, just a mile outside of Bandera, known as the -Cowboy Capital of the World-. Choose from a Golf Unit or one or two-be...   All Texas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Texas. Books about whitewater paddling on Hondo Creek, Texas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Hondo Creek, Texas. Find a whitewater outfitter in Texas Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Uvalde, Texas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Uvalde, Texas, the metro area neareast to Hondo Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hondo Creek.   Whitewater Near Hondo Creek: Verde Creek, Medina County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (SH 173 crossings N of Hondo) Medina River, Bandera County , 17 miles away, Class II - 27 miles long (Medina to Bandera Falls) Sabinal, Uvalde County , 24 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Utopia to FM 187) San Geronimo Creek, Bexar Medina County , 27 miles away, Class -blank- - 10.5 miles long (San Geronimo to Cliff)   Hotels Near Hondo Creek: Americas Best Value Inn, Hondo , 8 miles away Best Western Hondo Inn, Hondo , 8 miles away Villas at Flying L Guest Ranch, Bandera , 17 miles away Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham San Antonio NE, San Antonio , 19 miles away Days Inn San Antonio Lytle, Lytle , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hondo Creek: Hondo Catfish Lake and RV Park, Hondo, 7 miles away Countryside Mobile Home and RV, Hondo, 8 miles away Caribbean Cowboy RV Resort, Tarpley, 10 miles away   Trails Near Hondo Creek: Hill Country State Natural Area Trail, Bandera County , 11 miles away