Texas whitewater - Steele Creek, Bosque County

Bosque county, Morgan to FM 56 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+     10 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Granbury, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Texas scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Steele Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Morgan to FM 56 stretch is the only one. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
    Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Texas tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an
area with plenty of places for that. This stretch of Steele Creek is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rain here at Steele Creek is about average; May is the month that gets the most rain while December is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the duration of the warmest time of the year at Steele Creek highs are ordinarily in the 90's, and during the night it cools down
 
to the 70's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's while Steele Creek overnight low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 20's.

Steele Creek, Morgan to FM 56 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.0086
Longitude: -97.61778

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.00305
Longitude: -97.48306

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Current weather conditions at Steele Creek, Texas
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Local climate location: GLEN ROSE 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Velkommen, Clifton
13 miles away
Stay at this recently built Clifton hotel situated in the Norwegian capital of Texas and offering guests exceptional service. The Best Western Velkommen in Clifton is close to recreational activitie...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Glen Rose
19 miles away
The Comfort Inn and Suites is conveniently located minutes from Dinosaur Valley State Park, the new Dino World, Squaw Valley Golf Course, the Brazos and Paluxy Rivers, and The Promise Ampitheatre. Ho...

Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn And Suites, Glen Rose
19 miles away
Experience the charm of this three-diamond AAA rated Glen Rose hotel, situated just 50 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Texas. Ideally located directly across the street from the Glen Rose Expo, the ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Steele Creek.
 Whitewater Near Steele Creek:
Nolan River, Hill County , 13 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (SH 174 to Adair Spring Park)
Meridian Creek, Bosque County , 14 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6)
Childress Creek, Bosque McLennan County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Cayote to FM 2490)
Paluxy River, Summervell County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Somervell CR 1008 to Glen Rose Park)
North Bosque River, Hamilton Bosque County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 14 miles long (Hico to Iredell)
Hog Creek, McLennan County , 28 miles away, Class II - 13 miles long (Patton Church to Speegleville Road)
Tonkawa Creek, McLennan County , 29 miles away, Class III - 0.1 miles long (Tonkawa Falls)
Middle Bosque River, McLennan County , 30 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Crawford to FM 3047)
 Hotels Near Steele Creek:
Best Western Velkommen, Clifton , 13 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Glen Rose , 19 miles away
Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn And Suites, Glen Rose , 19 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Glen Rose , 20 miles away
Best Western Smithfield Inn, Cleburne , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Steele Creek:
Meridian State Park, Meridian, 9 miles away
The Safari RV Resort and Campground, Clifton, 12 miles away
Arrowhead Lodge and Resort, Whitney, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Steele Creek:
Meridian State Park Trail, Bosque County , 12 miles away
Bosque Trail, Bosque County , 13 miles away
Lake Whitney State Park Hiking Trail, Hill County , 14 miles away
Cleburne State Park Trail, Johnson County , 15 miles away

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