Texas whitewater - Middle Bosque River, McLennan County

McLennan county, Crawford to FM 3047 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     7 miles
  The nature scenery of Texas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in location is a short drive from Waco, as you can see on the road map further down. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Whitewater rafting and
    kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The Crawford to FM 3047 section of Middle Bosque River in Texas is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American
Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summer here at Middle Bosque River, high temperatures mostly get into the 90's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 70's. During the wintertime the highs are generally in the 50's with temperatures at Middle Bosque River dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. The amount of rainfall
 
that falls at Middle Bosque River is close to the national average; May is when you get the most rain here; the driest month of the year is December.

Middle Bosque River, Crawford to FM 3047 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 31.55388
Longitude: -97.44362

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 31.51
Longitude: -97.36667

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Current weather conditions at Middle Bosque River, Texas
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Local climate location: WHITNEY DAM 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

La Quinta IS Woodway Waco South, Woodway
15 miles away
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15 miles away
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Fairfield Inn Waco South, Woodway
15 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Middle Bosque River.
 Whitewater Near Middle Bosque River:
Tonkawa Creek, McLennan County , 2 miles away, Class III - 0.1 miles long (Tonkawa Falls)
Hog Creek, McLennan County , 3 miles away, Class II - 13 miles long (Patton Church to Speegleville Road)
Childress Creek, Bosque McLennan County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Cayote to FM 2490)
Meridian Creek, Bosque County , 24 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6)
Steele Creek, Bosque County , 30 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Morgan to FM 56)
 Hotels Near Middle Bosque River:
La Quinta IS Woodway Waco South, Woodway , 15 miles away
Super 8 Waco/Mall area TX, Waco , 15 miles away
Fairfield Inn Waco South, Woodway , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WOODWAY (WACO), Woodway , 15 miles away
Travelodge Waco, Waco , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Middle Bosque River:
Towkaw Falls RV Park, Crawford, 3 miles away
Quail Crossing RV Park, Woodway, 7 miles away
Waco Leisure Properties, Waco, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Middle Bosque River:
Mother Neff State Park Trail, Coryell County , 14 miles away
Cameron Park Hike and Bike Trail, McLennan County , 18 miles away

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