Texas whitewater - Pedernales River, Blanco Hays County

Blanco Hays county, Pedernales Falls SP to Hammett's Cross section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     14 miles
  The wonderful Texas scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The Pedernales Falls SP to Hammett's Cross section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Texas are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here
    you'll find a large number of good spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove.
The Pedernales Falls SP to Hammett's Cross stretch of Pedernales River is 14 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Good hiking is available along the Fou Mile Loop; hiking is a popular thing to do around Pedernales River; Hamilton Pool Park Trail is a glorious local trail. An average amount of precipitation falls at Pedernales River; May is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is December.
Summertime at Pedernales River comes with high
 
temperatures in the 90's, and the overnight is fairly cooler of course, ordinarily in the 70's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 50's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Pedernales River dip into the 30's.

Pedernales River, Pedernales Falls SP to Hammett's Cross 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: 30.31111
Longitude: -98.23917

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.34111
Longitude: -98.13945

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Current weather conditions at Pedernales River, Texas
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Local climate location: BURNET 7 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 Pedernales River.
 Whitewater Near Pedernales River:
Pedernales River, Blanco County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 17 miles long (Johnson City to Pedernales Falls SP)
Cow Creek, Burnet Travis County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (FM 1174 to FM 1431)
Blanco River, Blanco Hays County , 17 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 35 miles long (Blanco to Wimberly)
Little Blanco River, Blanco Comal Hays County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (FM 32 to Blanco River)
Barton Creek, Travis County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (SH 71 to Lost Creek)
Pedernales River, Blanco County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 16 miles long (Hye to Johnson City)
Blanco River, Hays County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Wimberley to Kyle)
Barton Creek, Travis County , 26 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Lost Creek to Loop 360)
Sandy Creek, Llano County , 26 miles away, Class II+ - 4 miles long (Llano CR 310 to SH 71)
Barton Creek, Travis County , 28 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Loop 360 to Zilker Park)
 Hotels Near Pedernales River:
Vacation Villages I And Iii, Lago Vista , 13 miles away
Best Western Johnson City Inn, Johnson City , 15 miles away
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin, Lakeway , 15 miles away
Quality Inn Marble Falls, Marble Falls , 16 miles away
Best Western Marble Falls Inn, Marble Falls , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pedernales River:
Starlight RV Resort, Spicewood, 9 miles away
Camp Chautauqua, Spicewood, 9 miles away
Mount View Lodge and Marina, Spicewood, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Pedernales River:
Fou Mile Loop, Blanco County , 4 miles away
Hamilton Pool Park Trail, Travis County , 4 miles away
Falls Trail, Blanco County , 4 miles away
Pedernales Falls State Park Equestrian Trails, Blanco County , 5 miles away
Wolf Mountain Trail, Blanco County , 5 miles away

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