Texas whitewater - Llano River, Mason Llano County

Mason Llano county, US 87 to CR 103 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     17 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Mason Llano County and the water flowing gracefully down Llano River have people coming here. 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. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This is one of a small number of paddling sections
    in this river system, there are a few others too. The US 87 to CR 103 section of Llano River in Texas is 17 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II(III) section. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.
Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rain that falls at Llano River is close to the national average; the month with most of the rain is May; December is when it's the driest.
At Llano River throughout the summer highs are in the 90's while overnight lows are mostly in the 60's. During the winter highs are generally in the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Llano River.
 

Llano River, US 87 to CR 103 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: 30.66333
Longitude: -99.10417

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.71083
Longitude: -98.89222

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Current weather conditions at Llano River, Texas
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Local climate location: MASON 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Llano, Llano
22 miles away
Are you looking for the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the big city? Then you have chosen the perfect place nestled in the hill country of Texas. We are just minutes away from the En...

Days Inn and Suites Llano, Llano
23 miles away
This all suite hotel is located in the heart of the Deer capital of Texas. The hotel is within walking distance to the Llano River. There are 6 lakes within the Highland Lakes and the Buchanan Dam w...

Holiday Inn Express Fredericksburg, Tx, Fredericksburg
25 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Fredericksburg Hotel is centrally located in the heart of the Texas Country, one mile from beautiful Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, blending German heritage with Texas hospi...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Llano River.
 Whitewater Near Llano River:
Beaver Creek, Mason County , 8 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (Spring Branch Road to US 87)
Hickory Creek River, Llano County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 10 miles long (County Road 109 to FM 152)
Sixmile Creek, Llano County , 16 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (FM 2323 to FM 152)
Crabapple Creek, Gillespie County , 20 miles away, Class IV+ - 8 miles long (Eckert Road to FM 965)
James River, Mason County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 18 miles long (FM 385 to FM 2389)
San Saba River, Mason McCulloch San Saba County , 25 miles away, Class II - 40 miles long (FM 1311 to FM 2732)
Llano River, Llano County , 29 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 19 miles long (Llano to FM 3404)
 Hotels Near Llano River:
Best Western Llano, Llano , 22 miles away
Days Inn and Suites Llano, Llano , 23 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Fredericksburg, Tx, Fredericksburg , 25 miles away
Fredericksburg Days Inn Suites, Fredericksburg , 26 miles away
Fredericksburg Inn And Suites, Fredericksburg , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Llano River:
Llano River RV Park, Mason, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Llano River:
Loop Trail, Llano County , 16 miles away
Echo Canyon Trail, Llano County , 16 miles away
Summit Trail, Llano County , 16 miles away

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