Texas whitewater - Onion Creek, Travis County

Travis county, Wm Cannon Dr E to R Moya Pk section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III(IV)     5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The Wm Cannon Dr E to R Moya Pk section of Onion Creek is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III(IV) section. The nature scenery of Texas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Onion Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Wm Cannon Dr E to R Moya Pk section is the only one. This stretch has has
    enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you're coming
from Austin-Round Rock it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Onion Creek you locate the Homestead Trail which is a great hiking trail, and going for a hike on the Lower Falls Trail is always a perfect adventure. The yearly rain here at Onion Creek is about average; of all the months in a year May is the one with the
 
most rain, and the driest month is January.
At Onion Creek through the summer highs are in the 90's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 70's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Onion Creek sink into the 30's.

Onion Creek, Wm Cannon Dr E to R Moya Pk road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III(IV)
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.17194
Longitude: -97.74556

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.17277
Longitude: -97.67945

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Current weather conditions at Onion Creek, Texas
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Local climate location: AUSTIN WSO AP 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Onion Creek.
 Whitewater Near Onion Creek:
Colorado River, Travis County , 5 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Longhorn Dam)
Barton Creek, Travis County , 7 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Loop 360 to Zilker Park)
Shoal Creek, Travis County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (W 34 St to W 12 St)
Colorado River, Travis County , 8 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Tom Miller Dam)
Barton Creek, Travis County , 9 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Lost Creek to Loop 360)
Bull Creek, Travis County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Spicewood Sprgs Road to Bull Cr Road)
Barton Creek, Travis County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (SH 71 to Lost Creek)
Brushy Creek, Williamson County , 21 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (FM 620 to Forest Cr Golf Club Road)
San Marcos River, Hays/ Caldwell/ Guadalupe County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (San Marcos to Martindale)
Blanco River, Hays County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Wimberley to Kyle)
 Hotels Near Onion Creek:
Super 8 Motel Airport South, Austin , 2 miles away
Comfort Suites Austin Airport, Austin , 3 miles away
La Quinta Inn And Suite Austin Airport, Austin , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites AUSTIN AIRPORT, Austin , 3 miles away
Hawthorn Suites Ltd - Austin (Airport), Austin , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Onion Creek:
McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, 0 miles away
Royal Palms Mobile Home and RV Community, Austin, 3 miles away
Tejas Mobile Plaza, Austin, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Onion Creek:
Homestead Trail, Travis County , 1 miles away
Lower Falls Trail, Travis County , 1 miles away
Rock Shelter Trail, Travis County , 1 miles away
Onion Creek Trail, Travis County , 1 miles away
Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park Trail, Travis County , 4 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Onion Creek:
Clay Jimmy Golf Course, Austin , 2 miles away
Riverside Golf Course, Austin , 4 miles away
Golf Links, Austin , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Onion Creek

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