Texas whitewater - Rocky Creek, Burnet County

Burnet county, US 183 to Oakalla section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     7.5 miles
 
Hi Land Owner,
On the offhand chance you may be back to read this, Kayakers are some of the most respectful people in the world. Why would you want to send someone to jail for simply passing thru a navigable stream that runs thru your land? I don't get it. You know, if it's that much of an issue, you could charge people entry or just insist they check in with you first. Most people aren't looking for trouble. Says Paddler

This stretch and all others of rocky creek are private. If I see you on the creek you will at the very least go to jail
    for trespassing. Says Land Owner

This stretch of Rocky Creek is 7.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, as you can see on the road map further down. The sections
for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Texas are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The wonderful Texas scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning  
trip. This is the only paddling section along Rocky Creek. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Rocky Creek gets a normal amount of rainfall; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and January is when it's the driest. At Rocky Creek during the summertime months highs are in the 90's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Rocky Creek.

Rocky Creek, US 183 to Oakalla road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 7.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.92166
Longitude: -97.99056

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.98194
Longitude: -97.92806

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Current weather conditions at Rocky Creek, Texas
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Local climate location: LAMPASAS 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Days Inn Copperas Cove, Copperas Cove
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rocky Creek.
 Whitewater Near Rocky Creek:
Bear Creek, Williamson County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cty Road 274 to North Fork San Gabriel River)
San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (CR 200 to US 183)
Lampasas River, Lampasas County , 18 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (FM 1690 to Rumley)
Bee House Creek, Coryell County , 21 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Slater Road to Pidcoke)
San Gabriel River - South Fork, Williamson County , 21 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Liberty Hill to Georgetown)
Cow Creek, Burnet Travis County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (FM 1174 to FM 1431)
Berry Creek, Williamson County , 25 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Shell Road to Weir)
San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson County , 25 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (L. Georgetown to Georgetown)
Salado Creek, Bell County , 27 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (FM 2843 to Salado)
Cowhouse Creek, Hamilton Coryell County , 28 miles away, Class II+ - 33 miles long (Parsley to Pidcoke)
 Hotels Near Rocky Creek:
Super 8 Copperas Cove, Copperas Cove , 10 miles away
Comfort Suites Copperas Cove, Copperas Cove , 11 miles away
Days Inn Copperas Cove, Copperas Cove , 11 miles away
Best Western Inn & Suites, Copperas Cove , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lampasas, Tx, Lampasas , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rocky Creek:
Circle T Trail Park and RV, Copperas Cove, 10 miles away
Rio Bonito Cabin Resort, Georgetown, 16 miles away
Boone RV Park, Lampasas, 16 miles away

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