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Texas whitewater - Salado Creek, Bell County
Bell
county,
FM 2843 to Salado section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II+ 5 miles
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So, after reading the above review, the wife and I decided to give this river a shot (we live close by anyway). We have had tons of rain this year, and the water was moving at a pretty good clip. However, the creek bed is wide, making the water shallow. We spent at least 50% of the trip walking. There are a few deep pools, but they are few and far between. Also, not mentioned above, we crossed 4 dams. 2 were easy, 2 were not. Some of the scenery was very nice, but personally, I think it wasn't nice enough to risk twisting an ankle.
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decide to go, give yourself an minimum of 5 hours to complete the trip. Says Jason E
The FM 2843 to Salado stretch of Salado Creek in Bell County is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II+ section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable
| | drive from Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Texas and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll | |
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find lots of paddling places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There are no other sections to paddle along Salado Creek than the FM 2843 to Salado section. You can pitch a
tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area:
Good hiking is available along the Chalk Ridge Falls Park Trail. A common amount of rain falls here at Salado Creek; May is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is July. Summertime
highs at Salado Creek typically tend to be in the 90's. Summer night lows descend down to the 70's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 50's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Salado Creek temperatures dip to the 30's.
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Salado Creek, FM 2843 to Salado road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II+
Length:
5
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.92416
Longitude: -97.59306
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.94527
Longitude: -97.53473
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Paddler input for Salado Creek, Texas:
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Current weather conditions at Salado Creek, Texas
Local climate location: STILLHOUSE HOLLOW DAM 17 miles away
        
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Super 8 Motel - Salado, Salado
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2 miles away
Welcome to the Super 8 in the Village of Salado. Centrally located between Austin and Waco on I-35, our hotel is just minutes from historic downtown and famous antique shopping. Amenities and servic...
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Belton, Belton
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8 miles away
The all-new La Quinta Inn & Suites Belton makes it easy for you to relax while staying productive with convenient amenities such as an indoor pool and spa, 24-hour business center, fitness center, and...
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Budget Host Inn Belton, Belton
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9 miles away
When you stay at Budget Host inn, you will find exceptional quality and value. With more than 160 inns and 7,000 guest rooms in 37 states. Budget Host inns are conveniently located to major attraction...
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All Texas Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, Texas
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, Texas, the metro area neareast to Salado Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Berry Creek, Williamson
County
, 16 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Shell Road to Weir) |
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San Gabriel River, Williamson
County
, 18 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Georgetown City Pk to Jonah) |
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San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson
County
, 19 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (L. Georgetown to Georgetown) |
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San Gabriel River - South Fork, Williamson
County
, 24 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Liberty Hill to Georgetown) |
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Brushy Creek, Williamson
County
, 25 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (FM 620 to Forest Cr Golf Club Road) |
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San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson
County
, 26 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (CR 200 to US 183) |
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Rocky Creek, Burnet
County
, 27 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (US 183 to Oakalla) |
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Bear Creek, Williamson
County
, 29 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cty Road 274 to North Fork San Gabriel River) |
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| | Hotels Near Salado Creek:
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Super 8 Motel - Salado, Salado
, 2 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Belton, Belton
, 8 miles away |
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Budget Host Inn Belton, Belton
, 9 miles away |
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Knights Inn - Belton/Temple, Belton
, 11 miles away |
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Travelodge - Harker Heights, Harker Heights
, 11 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Salado Creek:
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Chalk Ridge Falls Park Trail, Bell County
, 5 miles away |
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Dana Peak Park Trail, Bell County
, 6 miles away |
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Miller Springs Nature Center Trail, Bell County
, 12 miles away |
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Good Water Trail, Williamson County
, 20 miles away |
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