Texas whitewater - Paluxy River, Summervell County

Summervell county, Somervell CR 1008 to Glen Rose Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     10 miles
  This stretch of Paluxy River in Texas is 10 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. If you're coming from Granbury it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Texas are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good
    for beginners. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. You can enjoy this
section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The scenic beauty of Texas and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rainfall that falls at Paluxy River is close to the national average; during the month of May you get the most rain around here while December is commonly the driest month. At Paluxy River through the months of summer highs are in the 90's with nighttime lows in the 70's. Highs during the
 
wintertime are commonly in the 50's while Paluxy River night low temperatures during the winter are in the 30's.
The Dinosaur Valley State Park Trail offers hiking at its best. During your trip to Paluxy River you'll meet some folks from Granbury for sure, and close by Wildcat Hollow is a good location to go.

Paluxy River, Somervell CR 1008 to Glen Rose Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 10 miles
Average Gradient: 11 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.24805
Longitude: -97.83667

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.23805
Longitude: -97.75139

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Current weather conditions at Paluxy River, Texas
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Local climate location: MINERAL WELLS FAA AP 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Glen Rose, Glen Rose
3 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...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GLEN ROSE, Glen Rose
3 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...

Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites, Glen Rose
4 miles away
Enjoy convenient access to Glen Rose Expo Center and Dinosaur State Park while staying at this Glen Rose, Texas hotel. Welcome to the Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn and Suites where guests will rec...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Paluxy River.
 Whitewater Near Paluxy River:
North Bosque River, Hamilton Bosque County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 14 miles long (Hico to Iredell)
Steele Creek, Bosque County , 22 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Morgan to FM 56)
Meridian Creek, Bosque County , 27 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6)
Nolan River, Hill County , 28 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (SH 174 to Adair Spring Park)
 Hotels Near Paluxy River:
La Quinta Inn and Suites Glen Rose, Glen Rose , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GLEN ROSE, Glen Rose , 3 miles away
Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites, Glen Rose , 4 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Glen Rose , 4 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Glen Rose, Glen Rose , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Paluxy River:
Oakdale Camp N Fish, Glen Rose, 2 miles away
Oakdale Park, Glen Rose, 2 miles away
Cedar Ridge RV Park, Glen Rose, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Paluxy River:
Dinosaur Valley State Park Trail, Somervell County , 1 miles away
Cleburne State Park Trail, Johnson County , 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Paluxy River

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