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

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Current weather conditions at Rio Grande, Texas
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Local climate location: CASTOLON 28 miles away


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OUTDOORS
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

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