Texas whitewater - Rio Grande, Brewster Terrell County

Brewster Terrell county, La Linda to Dryden Crossing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     83.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The scenic beauty of Brewster Terrell County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. There are no other stretches to paddle along Rio Grande than the La Linda to Dryden Crossing
    stretch. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. The La Linda to Dryden Crossing section of Rio Grande is 83.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class
II-III+ section. 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. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Rio Grande comes with high temperatures in the 90's with overnight lows in the 60's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 50's while Rio Grande night low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 20's. Rio
 
Grande is a location that is reasonably dry commonly; September is when you get the most rain here while January is regularly the driest month.

Rio Grande, La Linda to Dryden Crossing road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 83.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.44833
Longitude: -102.82473

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.80388
Longitude: -102.03806

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Current weather conditions at Rio Grande, Texas
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Local climate location: SANDERSON 30 miles away


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These outdoors activities are available near Rio Grande.
 Whitewater Near Rio Grande:
San Francisco Creek, Brewster County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 22 miles long (Dirt Road crossing to Rio Grande)
Sanderson Creek, Terrell County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 17 miles long (Mofet to Rio Grande)
 National Parks Near Rio Grande:
Big Bend National Park, Big Bend National Park - TX , 56 miles away
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River, Big Bend National Park - TX , 56 miles away

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