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
  The scenic beauty of Texas and the water flowing gracefully down Maravillas Creek will make you feel great. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Texas are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This section of Maravillas Creek is 33 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general
    area you won't find many other paddling rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are no other sections to paddle along Maravillas Creek than the US 385 to Rio
Grande section. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so better bring your camping gear along.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Maravillas Creek. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. During the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 60's while Maravillas Creek nighttime low temperatures all through the winter are in the 30's. On a perfect day at Maravillas Creek you can take a hike along the Black Gap WMA Trail.
At Maravillas Creek you don’t see much rainfall; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and March on the other hand is the driest.
 

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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