Texas whitewater - Maravillas Creek, Brewster County

Brewster county, US 385 to Rio Grande section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     33 miles
  This section of Maravillas Creek in Brewster County is 33 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Brewster County scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This is the only paddling section along Maravillas Creek. A good workout
    and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure.

Briefly about the general area:
Going for a hike along the Black Gap WMA Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. Maravillas Creek is pretty dried out usually; most of the rain falls all through August; March on the other hand is the driest.
At Maravillas Creek during the long summer days highs are in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 60's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Maravillas Creek.
 

Maravillas Creek, US 385 to Rio Grande road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 33 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.73805
Longitude: -103.15556

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.56555
Longitude: -102.78278

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Current weather conditions at Maravillas Creek, Texas
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Local climate location: PANTHER JUNCTION 29 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Maravillas Creek.
 Whitewater Near Maravillas Creek:
Rio Grande, Brewster County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 23 miles long (Rio Grande Village to Stillwell Crossing)
 Trails Near Maravillas Creek:
Black Gap WMA Trail, Brewster County , 5 miles away
Dog Canyon Trail, Brewster County , 10 miles away
Telephone Canyon Trail, Brewster County , 16 miles away
Strawhouse - Telephone Canyon Trail, Brewster County , 16 miles away
Telephone Canyon Trail, Brewster County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Maravillas Creek:
Big Bend National Park, Big Bend National Park - TX , 26 miles away
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River, Big Bend National Park - TX , 26 miles away

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