Texas whitewater - Rio Grande, Brewster County Brewster county, Lajitas to Terlingua Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(IV)     17 miles   This stretch of Rio Grande is 17 miles long and is a class II(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Texas and the playfulness of the water beats anything. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other spots. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your     time, so pack your camping stuff. The average Texas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: Around Rio Grande you don’t get a lot of rainfall; all through the month of September you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is March. Summertime highs at Rio Grande usually tend to be in the 100's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 70's. The winter comes with highs in the 60's while the cold winter nights at Rio Grande are in the 30's.   Rio Grande, Lajitas to Terlingua Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(IV) Length: 17 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 29.26472 Longitude: -103.78084 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 29.16527 Longitude: -103.61529 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: CASTOLON 28 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: Terlingua Creek, Brewster County , 8 miles away, Class II - 16 miles long (FM 170 to Rio Grande) Rio Grande, Presidio County , 16 miles away, Class II+ - 21 miles long (Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas) Terlingua Creek, Brewster County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Agua Fria Road to FM 170)   Camp Grounds Near Rio Grande: Maverick Ranch RV Park at Lajitas Resort and Spa, Lajitas, 6 miles away B J Recreational Vehicle Park, Terlingua, 9 miles away Terlingua Oasis RV Park, Terlingua, 10 miles away   Trails Near Rio Grande: Santa Elena Canyon Trail, Brewster County , 7 miles away Tuff Canyon Trail, Brewster County , 15 miles away Big Bend Ranch State Park Trail, Presidio County , 16 miles away Chimneys Trail, Brewster County , 16 miles away Terlingua Trail, Brewster County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Rio Grande: Big Bend National Park, Big Bend National Park - TX , 36 miles away Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River, Big Bend National Park - TX , 36 miles away