Texas whitewater - James River, Mason County

Mason county, FM 385 to FM 2389 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     18 miles
 
The fence that is being constructed by Star S Ranch will not prevent any one from navigating the James River. There will be a large door which will allow people to portage canoes and kayaks around the fence. Says W Scott

It is my understanding that the Star S Ranch is building a game proof/ human fence across the James River. This is about 8 miles above where the James and Llano meet. Says T Osburn

The scenic beauty of Texas and the water flowing gracefully down James River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This section of
    James River is 18 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners.
If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The FM 385 to FM 2389 stretch is the only paddling stretch along James River. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with  
not too many other rivers for that.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the long summer days at James River highs are usually in the 90's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. Highs through the winter are commonly in the 60's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at James River fall into the 20's. James River is pretty waterless commonly; September is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is December.

James River, FM 385 to FM 2389 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 18 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.48305
Longitude: -99.44084

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.64749
Longitude: -99.24945

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Current weather conditions at James River, Texas
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Local climate location: MENARD 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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These outdoors activities are available near James River.
 Whitewater Near James River:
Beaver Creek, Mason County , 18 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (Spring Branch Road to US 87)
Llano River, Kimble County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Kimble CR 310 to Kimble CR 314)
Llano River - Johnson Fork, Kimble County , 24 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (FM 2169 to Kimble CR 320)
Llano River, Mason Llano County , 25 miles away, Class II(III) - 17 miles long (US 87 to CR 103)
San Saba River, Mason McCulloch San Saba County , 29 miles away, Class II - 40 miles long (FM 1311 to FM 2732)
 Hotels Near James River:
Junction - Days Inn, Junction , 28 miles away
Rodeway Inn Junction, Junction , 30 miles away
Best Western Dos Rios, Junction , 30 miles away
Best Western Brady Inn, Brady , 32 miles away
Brady Days Inn, Brady , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near James River:
Llano River RV Park, Mason, 18 miles away

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