Texas whitewater - Pedernales River, Blanco County Blanco county, Hye to Johnson City section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     16 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Texas are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The scenic beauty of Blanco County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking,     either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There's camping available near Pedernales River. The Hye to Johnson City stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. This section of Pedernales River is 16 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Briefly about the general area: Summer at Pedernales River comes with high temperatures in the 90's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are ordinarily in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Pedernales River are in the 30's. A normal amount of precipitation falls here at Pedernales River; the month with most of the rain is May, and January is the month with the least moisture.   Pedernales River, Hye to Johnson City road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 16 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 30.24611 Longitude: -98.59362 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 30.29222 Longitude: -98.40889 Paddler input for Pedernales River, Texas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pedernales River, Texas Local climate location: FREDERICKSBURG 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Johnson City Inn, Johnson City 7 miles away Discover this Johnson City, Texas hotel offering some of the most gracious accommodations to be found while visiting Texas Hill Country. The Best Western Johnson City Inn is nestled in the heart of h... Marriott Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay 19 miles away Set amidst the expanse and charm of Texas' breathtaking Hill Country, just west of Austin, lies Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott. Surrounded by lush manicured waterscapes, this 349 room and suite hotel o... La Quinta Inn And Suites Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg 24 miles away Located at the Heart of historic Fredericksburg, the all-new La Quinta Inn and Suites Fredericksburg is within easy reach of the Central Texas Hill Country, well-known shops, historical locations, res...   All Texas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Texas. Books about whitewater paddling on Pedernales River, Texas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Pedernales River, Texas. Find a whitewater outfitter in Texas Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near San Antonio, Texas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of San Antonio, Texas, the metro area neareast to Pedernales River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pedernales River.   Whitewater Near Pedernales River: North Grape Creek, Gillespie Blanco County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 17.5 miles long (FM 1631 to Pedernales River) Pedernales River, Blanco County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 17 miles long (Johnson City to Pedernales Falls SP) Sandy Creek, Llano County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 4 miles long (Llano CR 310 to SH 71) Little Blanco River, Blanco Comal Hays County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (FM 32 to Blanco River) Pedernales River, Blanco Hays County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 14 miles long (Pedernales Falls SP to Hammett's Cross) Crabapple Creek, Gillespie County , 22 miles away, Class IV+ - 8 miles long (Eckert Road to FM 965) Guadalupe River, Comal County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 25 miles long (Farm Road 3351 to Rebecca Creek Crossing) Blanco River, Blanco Hays County , 23 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 35 miles long (Blanco to Wimberly) Guadalupe River, Kendall County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 45 miles long (Comfort to Farm Road 3351) Llano River, Llano County , 27 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 19 miles long (Llano to FM 3404)   Hotels Near Pedernales River: Best Western Johnson City Inn, Johnson City , 7 miles away Marriott Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay , 19 miles away La Quinta Inn And Suites Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg , 24 miles away Quality Inn Marble Falls, Marble Falls , 24 miles away Best Western Marble Falls Inn, Marble Falls , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pedernales River: Roadrunner RV Park, Johnson City, 7 miles away Pedernales Hills Resort, Johnson City, 7 miles away Lyndon B. Johnson State Park - Shs, Stonewall, 9 miles away   Trails Near Pedernales River: Blanco State Park Trail, Blanco County , 12 miles away Pedernales Falls State Park Equestrian Trails, Blanco County , 17 miles away Wolf Mountain Trail, Blanco County , 17 miles away Falls Trail, Blanco County , 18 miles away Fou Mile Loop, Blanco County , 18 miles away