Texas whitewater, North Bosque River Hamilton Bosque county, Hico to Iredell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     14 miles   The starting point is not too far from Stephenville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Texas tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. This stretch 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. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other places. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The wonderful Texas scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight   on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: There are plenty of folks from Iredell here at North Bosque River. North Bosque River gets a common amount of yearly precipitation. May is the wettest month with most rain, and December is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at North Bosque River usually tend to be in the 90's while overnight lows are regularly in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to North Bosque River. North Bosque River, Hico to Iredell road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near North Bosque River.   Whitewater Near North Bosque River: North Bosque River, Hamilton Bosque County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 14 miles long (Hico to Iredell) Paluxy River, Summervell County, 17 miles away       Class II-III - 10 miles long (Somervell CR 1008 to Glen Rose Park) Meridian Creek, Bosque County, 20 miles away       Class II - 8 miles long (Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6) Steele Creek, Bosque County, 23 miles away       Class II+ - 10 miles long (Morgan to FM 56) Cowhouse Creek, Hamilton Coryell County, 27 miles away       Class II+ - 33 miles long (Parsley to Pidcoke)   Hotels Near North Bosque River: The Lucky Penny Lodge, Iredell , 5 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Glen Rose, Glen Rose , 20 miles away The Inn At Circle T, Hamilton , 21 miles away Western Inn, Hamilton , 21 miles away BEST WESTERN Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites, Glen Rose , 21 miles away   Campgrounds Near North Bosque River: Hico City Park, Hico, 6 miles away Celebration Event Center, Hico, 12 miles away Meridian State Park - Shinnery Ridge West, Meridian, 17 miles away   Trails Near North Bosque River: Bosque Trail, Bosque , 17 miles away Meridian State Park Trail, Bosque , 18 miles away Dinosaur Valley State Park Trail, Somervell , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near North Bosque River: Meridian State Park, Texas , 17 miles away Dinosaur Valley State Park, Texas , 21 miles away Cleburne State Park, Texas , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near North Bosque River: Bosque Valley Golf Club, Meridian , 19 miles away