Texas whitewater - North Bosque River, Hamilton Bosque County

Hamilton Bosque county, Hico to Iredell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     14 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Stephenville, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of North Bosque River in Hamilton Bosque County is 14 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. North Bosque River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Hico to Iredell section is the only one. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter,
    so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. Whitewater
rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The nature scenery of Hamilton Bosque County and the cool fresh water have people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 90's to North Bosque River. During the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to North Bosque River. North Bosque
 
River gets a common amount of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is typically May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is December.

North Bosque River, Hico to Iredell road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 14 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 31.97249
Longitude: -98.02667

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 31.98527
Longitude: -97.86139

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Current weather conditions at North Bosque River, Texas
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Local climate location: STEPHENVILLE WSMO 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GLEN ROSE, Glen Rose
20 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Glen Rose, Texas. Located on the outskirts of Dallas and Fort Worth, Glen Rose is rich in family fun and relaxation. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites - G...

La Quinta Inn and Suites Glen Rose, Glen Rose
20 miles away
The La Quinta Inn & Suites Glen Rose is conveniently located near several area attractions such as the Dinosaur Valley State Park, Fossil Rim, and the Texas Amphitheatre. Offices for TXU, the Comanche...

Best Western The Inn at Circle T, Hamilton
21 miles away
Welcome to the 57-room Best Western Inn at Circle T, a new hotel located just north of Hamilton, Texas at Circle T Rodeo Arena. This unique two-story Best Western hotel welcomes guests all year round....



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near North Bosque River.
 Whitewater Near North Bosque River:
Paluxy River, Summervell County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Somervell CR 1008 to Glen Rose Park)
Meridian Creek, Bosque County , 22 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6)
Steele Creek, Bosque County , 27 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Morgan to FM 56)
 Hotels Near North Bosque River:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GLEN ROSE, Glen Rose , 20 miles away
La Quinta Inn and Suites Glen Rose, Glen Rose , 20 miles away
Best Western The Inn at Circle T, Hamilton , 21 miles away
Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites, Glen Rose , 21 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Glen Rose , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near North Bosque River:
Frisia Celebrations, Hico, 12 miles away
Oakdale Camp N Fish, Glen Rose, 18 miles away
Oakdale Park, Glen Rose, 18 miles away
 Trails Near North Bosque River:
Bosque Trail, Bosque County , 17 miles away
Meridian State Park Trail, Bosque County , 18 miles away
Dinosaur Valley State Park Trail, Somervell County , 19 miles away

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