Texas whitewater - San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson County

Williamson county, CR 200 to US 183 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     8 miles
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Austin-Round Rock, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the CR 200 to US 183 section is just one of many.
    The CR 200 to US 183 section of San Gabriel River - North Fork is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The nature scenery of Texas and the cool fresh water beats anything. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
If you're into cool geologic traits, try Cedar Bluff. From a precipitation point of view San Gabriel River - North Fork is a pretty common place; during May this area sees the most rain while January is generally the
 
driest month.
The warmest time of the year at San Gabriel River - North Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 90's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 50's; nighttime lows at San Gabriel River - North Fork during the wintertime commonly plunge into the 20's.

San Gabriel River - North Fork, CR 200 to US 183 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.77555
Longitude: -97.92473

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.69694
Longitude: -97.87945

Paddler input for San Gabriel River - North Fork, Texas:


Started at Rio Bonito Cabin Resort and traveled to Camp Tejas. The trip was wonderful and beautiful. That was one of my best relaxing and fun kayak trips yet. Also Rio Bonito Cabin Resort provides nightly rates on some very beautiful cabins with full ammenities. I just have to say my trip was awesome and the North San Gabriel River from Rio Bonito Cabin Resort was a blast. - Denny

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Current weather conditions at San Gabriel River - North Fork, Texas
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Local climate location: LAMPASAS 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near San Gabriel River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near San Gabriel River - North Fork:
Bear Creek, Williamson County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cty Road 274 to North Fork San Gabriel River)
San Gabriel River - South Fork, Williamson County , 9 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Liberty Hill to Georgetown)
Rocky Creek, Burnet County , 13 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (US 183 to Oakalla)
San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson County , 15 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (L. Georgetown to Georgetown)
Cow Creek, Burnet Travis County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (FM 1174 to FM 1431)
Berry Creek, Williamson County , 16 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Shell Road to Weir)
San Gabriel River, Williamson County , 21 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Georgetown City Pk to Jonah)
Brushy Creek, Williamson County , 22 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (FM 620 to Forest Cr Golf Club Road)
Bull Creek, Travis County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Spicewood Sprgs Road to Bull Cr Road)
Salado Creek, Bell County , 26 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (FM 2843 to Salado)
 Hotels Near San Gabriel River - North Fork:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cedar Park (Nw Austin), Tx, Cedar Park , 14 miles away
Best Western Cedar Inn, Cedar Park , 14 miles away
Comfort Inn Cedar Park, Cedar Park , 14 miles away
Comfort Suites Georgetown, Georgetown , 16 miles away
Quality Inn Georgetown, Georgetown , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near San Gabriel River - North Fork:
Rio Bonito Cabin Resort, Georgetown, 3 miles away
Sunshine RV Park, Leander, 10 miles away
Rv River Hide-a-way, Bertram, 13 miles away
 Trails Near San Gabriel River - North Fork:
Good Water Trail, Williamson County , 12 miles away
Pace Bend Park Trail, Travis County , 18 miles away
Trailhead Park Trail, Travis County , 19 miles away
Turkey Bend Trail, Travis County , 20 miles away
Muleshoe Bend Trail, Travis County , 20 miles away
 Lakes Near San Gabriel River - North Fork

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