Texas whitewater - Rio Grande, Presidio County Presidio county, Redford to Colorado Canyon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     8 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The scenic beauty of Presidio County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. This section of Rio Grande in Presidio County is 8 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that. The campgrounds     here at Rio Grande are pretty good. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Through the days of summer at Rio Grande temperatures are typically in the 100's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 70's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 60's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Rio Grande plunge into the 30's. Near Rio Grande you come across Las Burras Canyon which is a good location to explore, and going for a hike along the Rancherias Canyon Trail will let you absorb the   natural beauty of this region. Rio Grande is a location that is relatively arid frequently; the wettest month of the year is mostly September, that's the one that rains the most; March meanwhile is the driest month. Rio Grande, Redford to Colorado Canyon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 29.44222 Longitude: -104.19917 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 29.33416 Longitude: -104.05723 Paddler input for Rio Grande, Texas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rio Grande, Texas Local climate location: PRESIDIO 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   All Texas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Texas. Books about whitewater paddling on Rio Grande, Texas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Rio Grande, 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 Pecos, Texas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pecos, Texas, the metro area neareast to Rio Grande. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rio Grande.   Whitewater Near Rio Grande: Alamito Creek, Presidio County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Casa Piedra to FM 170) Rio Grande, Presidio County , 15 miles away, Class II+ - 21 miles long (Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas)   Camp Grounds Near Rio Grande: Downtown Trailer Park, Presidio, 20 miles away   Trails Near Rio Grande: Rancherias Canyon Trail, Presidio County , 7 miles away Closed Canyon Trail, Presidio County , 9 miles away Big Bend Ranch State Park Trail, Presidio County , 16 miles away Fort Leaton State Historic Site Nature Trail, Presidio County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Rio Grande: Big Bend National Park, Big Bend National Park - TX , 66 miles away Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River, Big Bend National Park - TX , 66 miles away